Things to do in Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is a famous Roman Catholic chapel located within the Vatican City in Rome that is known for its breath-taking art and its role as a meeting place of the papal conclave where the Pope is selected. The chapel has the same dimensions as the Temple of Solomon, on Jerusalem's Temple Mount, as described in the Old Testament of the Bible
Originally known as the Cappela Magna, the Sistine Chapel was restored between 1477 and 1480 and then renamed after Pope Sixtus IV who commissioned its construction. Pope Sixtus IV also commissioned for the iconic artwork that is found inside of the chapel which was created between the late 1400's and 1500's.
Renowned painters including Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino and Domenico Ghirlandaio adorned the walls with Renaissance style frescoes, but it was Michelangelo who painted some of the most acclaimed works found in the chapel from the iconic ceiling with "The Creation of Adam" to the altar with "The Last Judgement". It is said that Michelangelo didn't see his masterpiece he created on the ceiling as a whole until after he was completely finished painting, over 4 years from when he first started!
Today, the Sistine Chapel is still used for its original purpose 500 years after being built; it's the Pope's personal chapel and a place to host mass. Approximately 25,000 visitors come to visit the Church daily to take tours and admire the gorgeous art while learning about its important religious and historic significance. If you are in Rome visiting, be sure to make a visit to this historical chapel and admire the Sistine Chapel's artwork!
Our recommendations in Sistine Chapel
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica guided tour
Book your guided tour including Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Less time in line, more time on art!
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Reserved entrance and guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Benefit from reserved access to admire the beautiful Vatican Museums and visit the greatest attractions in Rome, the Sistine Chapel.
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel self-guided audio tour
Get to explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace and find out plenty of facts and curiosities about its masterpieces thanks to your self-guided tour!
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OMNIA Vatican and Roma Pass 72 hours with transport
Visit Rome and its monuments without queuing with the OMNIA Vatican and Roma Pass and move around easily on Rome's public transport system. It will be three unforgettable days!
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica guided tour
Book your guided tour including Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Less time in line, more time on art!
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Reserved entrance and guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Benefit from reserved access to admire the beautiful Vatican Museums and visit the greatest attractions in Rome, the Sistine Chapel.
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel self-guided audio tour
Get to explore the Vatican Museums at your own pace and find out plenty of facts and curiosities about its masterpieces thanks to your self-guided tour!
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OMNIA Vatican and Roma Pass 72 hours with transport
Visit Rome and its monuments without queuing with the OMNIA Vatican and Roma Pass and move around easily on Rome's public transport system. It will be three unforgettable days!
Fast Track Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour
Make the most of your time in Rome! Explore the Vatican Museums on a 2-hour guided tour and then visit the magnificent Basilica of St. Peter.
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square guided tour
Skip the line and make the most of your time admiring the divine architecture, and discovering the fascinating history of Rome with a guide.
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel by booking this 3-hour guided tour.
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel escorted entrance
Avoid the queue with this skip-the-line ticket and get escorted to the Vatican Museums entrance, and explore the Vatican at your own pace.
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Vatican Garden tour with Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Discover the beauty of the Vatican City Gardens and enjoy a skip-the-line visit of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
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Vatican Museums skip-the-line private tour
Skip the line and discover the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with the help of a private tour guide!
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Get your Go City's Explorer Pass, scan your pass at the entrance and you'll have access to Rome's most famous attractions. It's easy and convenient!
Semi-Private Sistine Chapel, Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
Discover the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums and the St. Peter's Basilica during this essential guided tour.
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Reviews Sistine Chapel
“This tour had several obstacles: Company had no outside board; The lady guide on the way to the Vatican museum heard a British client making a criticism, this was later followed by a family of 4 abandoning earlier the tour. Did not feel a tour or was room for questions. The customer had to keep up while she gave an art/catholic history lesson before entering the Sistine chapel leaving only 5 minutes inside for the visit. Another criticism was made, but not taken. All in all very disappointing.”
“The vatican museum is so big and there is simply too much art to see. What most wanted was to see Rafaels art and the sistine chapel...but we had to go through the rest to get there ....and it was very painful at times. There need to be shortcuts. The guide knew her stuff, but continually made us aware of her own Roman Catholic views. Her words were a mixture of biblical truth and fiction/tradition/ folk tales which were all put across as fact”
“Skipped the queues which was good, but the Vatican was very busy so be prepared to be shoulder to shoulder. This is not a visit for small children in my opinion.”
“Ottima esperienza, guida molto preparata, tutto ben organizzato, assolutamente consigliato.”
