Immerse yourself in the amazing art of the Vatican Museums during this skip-the-line evening tour taking you through the world renowned Raphael Rooms. Explore the Tapestry Gallery, the Maps Gallery, the Candelabra Gallery, and the Pio Clementine Museum before heading to the magnificent Sistine Chapel to stand underneath its overwhelming frescoes.
After meeting your guide at the meeting point, head into the Vatican Museums, an immense collection of artwork built up by the Popes throughout the centuries including everything from enormous paintings to intricate sculptures. By skipping the long lines usually present, you can immediately begin wandering the many ornate halls, which include the Candelabra Gallery, the Maps Gallery, the Tapestry Gallery, Pio Clementine Museum and the famous Raphael Rooms, the public portion of the extravagant papal apartments.
Continue on to the Sistine Chapel, covered almost entirely in colourful frescoes painted by Raphael in the 16th century. The Last Judgement featured on the altar wall is an especially affecting piece, showcasing the second coming of Christ and the final eternal judgement of humanity. On the ceiling above, the iconic image of The Creation of Adam can be seen.