Vatican Museums
Art museum · Città del Vaticano
00120 Vatican City
Highlights
Vast art collection with Sistine Chapel frescoes, book ahead
Vast art collection with Sistine Chapel frescoes, book ahead
"A near after-hours experience that lets you glide through lavishly frescoed rooms and treasure-packed galleries at your own pace; highlights include immersive views of Raphael's Rooms, 360-degree panoramas of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the Last Judgment, and lesser-seen spaces such as the Pio Clementino Museum and the Room of the Chiaroscuri." - Andrea Romano Andrea Romano Andrea Romano is a writer and editor in New York City. For the last eight years, she has been a lifestyle journalist for Mashable, Brit+Co, Reviewed, Bustle, and Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Offered as a limited, after-hours VIP experience on Sept. 8, this UNESCO World Heritage Site's public museums allow small groups to explore for two hours after closing, enjoying a serene, intimate visit away from the usual crowds. Guests can walk beneath the iconic Michelangelo-painted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, meander the museum grounds and courtyards, and take in the rich art, history, and architecture before concluding with an apericena — the Italian tradition of relaxed drinks and a light meal — in the museums' courtyard. The opportunity is available only to passengers who book one of three multi-day Railbookers itineraries (8–10 days) that include luxury hotels, private transfers, private and small-group sightseeing, and first-class rail travel; tickets start at $6,459 per person." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Vatican Museums in Rome are another popular attraction where advance booking is advised." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The major papal museum complex is presented as a reservation-worthy cultural anchor, used to illustrate that dining should be treated with the same intentionality as planning museum visits; the comparison frames a good meal as an integral, culturally meaningful part of travel rather than mere consumption." - Jaya Saxena
"A museum complex in Vatican City housing one of the world's greatest art collections, including works from the Renaissance period." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
