Gallery Of The Maps tours, things to do and tickets

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tour with an expert friendly guide in a small group.
Take advantage of your skip-the-line tickets and maximize your time inside this magnificent Vatican Museums. Your guide will lead you through the amazing galleries housing one of the most important art collections of the world. Art and history will be brought back to life and you will learn many stories & anecdotes through the headsets so you do not miss any words of the hidden artworks.
During your tour you will discover the Galleries of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra and the masterpiece of Michelangelo: The Sistine Chapel. At the end of your tour, enter the Basilica with our skip the line access (if option selected).
You will learn about the Renaissance painters: Michelangelo & Raphael and their rivalry throughout their lives.

Note: we do not give access to the Basilica on Wednesdays, during the afternoon or on closing days set by the Vatican.

Enjoy a morning or afternoon of Vatican splendor on a 2-hours skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Explore the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Giuseppe Momo’s spiral staircase, and admire iconic Michelangelo frescoes inside the Sistine Chapel.

Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica on this must-do 3-hour Vatican walking tour, in a group of no more than 20 people! With some 12,000 rooms spanning nearly 4,000 years of history, the Vatican’s magnificent museum complex can be overwhelming, so let an expert Spanish-speaking guide introduce you to its defining highlights. Visit Raphael’s Rooms, Gallery of the Maps and more, and then step inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s fresco ‘The Creation of Adam.’ Finish with a St Peter’s Basilica tour and hear the secrets of the holiest place in Christendom. If you want to see these sights with just your sole group, upgrade to a private tour and enjoy personalized attention from a private guide.

Due to a new Vatican partnership, this tour provides VIP access through a reserved door, allowing you to skip all the lines – even the priority lines.

This no-wait access Vatican Museums tour includes all the must-see places of the Vatican Museums such as the Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestry and the famous Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's 'Last Judgement' and 'the Creation of Adam'. At the end of the tour your guide will take you to visit the largest Christian church in the world – St Peter's Basilica – and introduce you to the history of several artworks, including Michelangelo's La Pietà sculpture, Bernini's immense Baldachino, and much more!

During the months of April 17th until October 31th, the Vatican stays open on Friday nights for an extra-special viewing of its renowned museums and the Sistine Chapel, and you definitely don’t want to miss out. On this tour with an expert guide, you’ll see the best of the Vatican by night, including its incredible Renaissance art, the Gallery of Maps, Raphael's Rooms and, of course, the Sistine Chapel. This evening access is only possible for pre-booked groups, so book now to visit the Vatican without the daytime crowds!

Treat yourself to a guided tour to discover the majestic art collection of the Roman Catholic Church, without stress and long queues!

Once inside the Museums, we will begin this wonderful journey with the Tapestry Gallery, the sumptuous Gallery of Geographical Maps, the Borgia Apartments up to the marvelous Raphael's Rooms, frescoed by the painter Rapahel and his pupils; the "School of Athens" painting.

Finally, you will reach the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's masterpiece: a true jewel of universal art.This is the place where the Conclave takes place and it is not allowed to speak inside. Your Guide will have previously provided you with all the details necessary to fully enjoy this special place.

Looking up you will find yourself immersed in a whirlwind of colors and unique representations, that you will be able to admire without any stress.
Your visit will end by walking along the iconic Spiral Staircase - inspired by the Scala del Bramante - which will lead you to the exit.

Begin your tour in the early morning and with skip the line access for an optimal experience! Accompanied by your local expert guide, embark on a journey through one of the world's most famous museums. See impressive galleries and courtyards as your guide brings your experience to life with incredible stories and anecdotes. Explore a hidden treasure closed to the general public - the Cabinet of the Masks which houses beautiful mosaics, paintings and sculptures. After admiring the incredible beauty that of the Sistine Chapel, stroll through the Gallery of Maps and tapestries. Wonder at the Raphael Rooms, and continue to see unique sculptures, courtyards, hallways, and much, much more. Your final stop is St Peter's Basilica - considered to be the Catholic Church's holiest of temples, adorned with countless paintings and sculptures including the famous the Pieta by Michelangelo. Your guide will ensure you will see all of the highlights the Vatican has to offer.

Fill your visit to the Vatican with extra meaning, history and interesting facts with an expert guide on an intimate small-group tour of up to 13 guests only. Step inside the most important galleries and rooms, such as the Gallery of the Maps, Pio-Clementino Museum to discover the world's most significant collection of art.

This tour lets you into the secrets of the art works, following the intriguing history of the state of the Holy See, revealing the background stories about its great treasures. Admission is included and will allow you to enter the Vatican without having to wait in a long line at the entrance.

Discover the Vatican on a group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour visiting St. Peter's Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to a small-group tour. Enjoy the Vatican highlights including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica Choose from several different departure times, or upgrade to a small-group tour Audio headsets are provided to make sure you can hear your guide clearly Avoid long queues with skip-the-line tickets

Take a guided tour of the extensive papal collection of statues, artefacts and paintings by some of the world’s most distinguished artists in the endless corridors of the Vatican Museums. See work by historic cartographers in the Gallery of the Maps, admire the Gallery of the Candelabras and more. Enter the Sistine Chapel and contemplate the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece.
Entrance ticket free of charge each last sunday of the month

Join a group of never more than 10 visitors in this semi private skip-the-line guided tour and make sure you enter with a live licensed native guide no matter how big the lines are.
The first part of the tour is the Vatican Museums: a highlight of some of the most important parts of this magnificent place including: Pinecone Courtyard, Octagonal Courtyard, the New Wing, the statue of the Laocoon, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries, the Raphael Rooms and many more.
The number one attraction at the Vatican; the Sistine Chapel, is the second part of the tour: fully appreciate Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring ceiling frescoes.
After you are done visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, again avoid the queue and simply walk to the biggest church in the Catholic world; the St. Peter's Basilica and admire works of art including Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldacchino.

Experience one of the most exclusive and intimate tours of the Vatican Museum, Sistine We take you through this sacred site during the afternoon hours, when the museum is at its emptiest. This skip-the-line tour includes all of the must-see stops, beginning with a visit to the Vatican Museums. Discover the impressive collection of frescoes, paintings, sculptures, and relics of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Botticelli– some of the most famous and influential artists during the Renaissance period.

Walking tour around each destination (total duration of 2 hours)
Visit of the Pinecone Courtyard
Stops of the Vatican Museums include Pio Clementine Museum, Belvedere Courtyard, Hall of Animals, Greek Cross Hall, Hall of the Muses, The Round Room, Gallery of the Statues, Gallery of the Maps, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel

Discover the highlights of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an expert tour guide. Get a priority access by avoiding the stressful long queues to the museums and Sistine Chapel

Marvel at the museums’ awe-inspiring art collection. At 75 meters long, the Gallery of the Tapestries is named after the elaborate Flemish tapestries that drape its walls. The Gallery of the Maps, painted between 1580 and 1585, takes its name from the 40 maps frescoed on the walls, representing each of the Italian regions and papal properties at the time of Pope Gregory XIII.

Be mesmerized by the beauty contained in the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s undisputed masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel.

After Meet & check-in our friendly staff will introduce you to Guide. Fast Track reserved entrance for groups only step inside to start your Vatican and Sistine Chapel tour. Follow guide, listening to tales of saintliness and scandal, and learn about the Vatican’s place as one of the holiest sites in Christendom. Italian art flourished in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and the Vatican popes put together one of the world’s largest collections of private art with frescos, paintings, sculptures, and treasure. See the highlights as you walk through galleries such as Raphael’s Rooms, and hear stories behind works such as the 'School of Athens'—a piece that features images of Michelangelo and Raphael himself. Pass through halls such as the Gallery of the Masks and Gallery of the Maps. Then, make your way into the Sistine Chapel. A sacred spot and the private papal chapel, the Sistine Chapel is also renowned for its Michelangelo frescoes—'The Last Judgement' and 'The Creation of Adam.'

Take a 3-hour guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums and other important sights in one of Christianity's holiest cities. This remarkable trip includes a walk of the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, Tapestry Gallery, Raphael Rooms, and a full visit of the Sistine Chapel, among other galleries of the Vatican hallways.

✔ With a guide in your preferred language, explore the enormous halls of the Vatican Museums.
✔ In the Sistine Chapel, see Michelangelo's masterwork.
✔St. Peter's Basilica discovery from outside.

Then, without a guide, explore the majestic interior of St. Peter's Basilica at your own leisure, with highlights like Bernini's high altar and Michelangelo's exquisite "La Pieta."

Choose your favourite start time and discover the Vatican on a 2 hours tour. St. Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican Museums. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps and Raphael’s Rooms; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo

Take a 3-hour tour of one of the holiest sites in Christendom on this guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums. This exceptional tour includes, among other galleries of the Vatican corridors, a tour of the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino's Rooms, the Tapestry Gallery, Raphael Rooms and a comprehensive visit of the Sistine Chapel.

Then, experience the magnificent interior of St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace without a guide, where highlights include Bernini's high altar and the stunning "La Pieta" by Michelangelo.

✔ Explore the vast galleries of the Vatican Museums with a guide in your chosen language
✔ Discover Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
✔ Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums
✔ Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel
✔ Skip the ticket lines to enter St. Peter's Basilica
✔ Tour guide

Join our exclusive, Semi Private guided afternoon tour of the Vatican. With no more than 12 people in the group our guide will tailor the tour experience to your personal interests.

Stroll through the vast galleries and visit the Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of the Candelabra. Admire the beautiful Pine Courtyard, and enter the Pio Clementine Museum. Step inside the famous Raphael's Rooms and see "The School of Athens".

Enter the stunning Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s famos frescos “The Last Judgement” and “The Creation of Adam”, and many other artworks made by famous artists such as Raphael, Botticelli and Perugino.

Guided tours are not allowed inside St. Peter's Basilica in the afternoon due to religious functions.

Take a guided tour of the extensive papal collection of statues, artefacts and paintings by some of the world’s most distinguished artists in the endless corridors of the Vatican Museums. See work by historic cartographers in the Gallery of the Maps, admire the Gallery of the Candelabras and more. Enter the Sistine Chapel and contemplate the glory of Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece.
select the option ENGLISH TOUR WITH BASILICA and add 1 hour of guided tour inside the St. Peter's Church

Enjoy an exclusive 3-hour St Peter’s Basilica, Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums skip the line private tour. Explore the wonderful complex of rooms, artwork and history with Tom, a local licensed guide, who will bring the ancient collections to life. Use the fast access to explore the Gallery of the Maps and Raphael’s Rooms; admire breath-taking Sistine Chapel with ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo’; end your tour in the St Peter’s Basilica, where the famous Pietà is preserved.