PRIVATE SKIP THE LINE JEWISH VATICAN TOUR
Visited by over six million people per year the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel play an essential part in your Roman experience. The Museums hold one of the largest and richest art collections in the world. Ranging from classical statues to contemporary works the endless masterpieces are awe inspiring. Spanning over 9 miles and containing 20,000 objects on display this vast museum can prove daunting to the visitor. With this in mind, we have designed a Jewish Vatican tour focusing on the most interesting bits with the insights of our passionate, brilliant and inspired guides. Hear the storied history behind the treasures you see with a special focus on the Jewish symbols and allusions depicted in the Sistine Chapel. As you travel back in time, your guide familiar with the collection will share a mix of historical information and surprising details with you.
The Vatican’ Sistine Chapel, the site of papal ceremonies used by the Cardinals for their election of a new Pope, is also a masterpiece of history of art. Furthermore, the Sistine Chapel itself matches the proportions of King Solomon’s Temple as described in the Old Testament. The vibrancy of the colorful biblical characters and the way Michelangelo decorated the 12,000 square feet vault never fails to inspire. Our Jewish Vatican tour will immerse you in the breathtaking art and history of Michelangelo Sistine Chapel. Learn about the techniques, hidden symbols and messages depicted in the heart of the Vatican. The chapel’s awe-inspiring ceiling portrays nine episodes from the book of Genesis the highlight of which is the Creation of Adam. The main altar wall illustrates The Last Judgement. The artist used secret messages that advocate for a reconciliation between Christianity and Judaism. When the Vatican private tour is over, either you can stay in the Museums or get skip the line access to explore St. Peter’s Basilica on your own.
JEWISH VATICAN TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
✔️Private Vatican Skip the Line Tour
✔️Vatican Museums
✔️Gallery of the Candelabra
✔️Gallery of the Maps
✔️Gallery of the Tapestries
✔️Sistine Chapel
✔️Saint Peter’s Square
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our Vatican skip the line tour from a Jewish perspective follows a carefully planned route and comes with a private Vatican guide making the experience all the more interactive and personal. Your guide will be with an expert on the Museums who will listen to you, will answer your questions and create a dialogue to make sure you get the most out of your experience. Uncover the priceless art collection of the Popes in the Museums at your own pace. Discover the biblical messages depicted in Michelangelo Sistine Chapel and learn their meanings. This Jewish Vatican tour provides a thorough overview of the Museums’ most important collections from a Jewish perspective.
For those with an interest in art, history, or religion, there are not more satisfying experiences in Rome than visiting the Vatican, a place where art and faith meets. Walk straight into the Museums skipping the line. Brilliantly decorated and lined with masterpieces the Museums brim with treasures and history. The Sistine Chapel is the crowning glory of the Museums. The Chapel is decorated with a series of frescoes on the side walls illustrating Biblical scenes from the story of Moses on the left wall and the story of Christ of the right one. The meanings of these images are connected to the painting opposite to them. Our private tour of the Vatican ends in St. Peter’s Square as your guide points out Bernini ingenious use of optical illusion. This Jewish Vatican tour offers an emotional journey through art and faith packed with historical information and surprising facts.
How it Works
As part of this private Vatican tour, we will have pre-purchased entry tickets to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel therefore, skipping the long entry lines to the Museums. The Vatican closes on Sundays and on certain Holy days throughout the year. With the vast amount of art to see we can help you focusing on some of the most important sections and pieces. During the booking process, you will be able to tell our Italian-based team when and what you would like to tour. You will also have the opportunity to tell us how we can customize the private tour of Vatican and Sistine Chapel for you and yours. A private Jewish Vatican tour curated to your preferences. Advance reservations are essential.
In addition, to assist you in planning your visit to the Vatican, we have also created an informative resources page – How to Tour the Vatican which offers helpful advice.
