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"Claudio made the tour of the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel truly special. He is passionate about sharing his wealth of knowledge. You won’t be disappointed in this experience!” (Abigail from the US, Septembre 2025)

"Claudio was excellent - fun, interesting and relaxed. Highly recommend!” (Connor from London, Septembre 2025)

"Claudio made the tour of the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel truly special. He is passionate about sharing his wealth of knowledge. You won’t be disappointed in this experience!” (Abigail from the US, Septembre 2025) "Claudio was excellent - fun, interesting and relaxed. Highly recommend!” (Connor from London, Septembre 2025)

The Sistine Chapel.

This tour is a love letter to the Sistine Chapel, a deep dive into Michelangelo’s masterpiece, from its origin story, to its execution, to its meaning, to its impact on the world.

The Sistine Chapel has more than 1000 figures painted over more than 70000 square feet. It’s important to take the time to appreciate every detail and not rush through this marvel of the Italian Renaissance.

We will get a detailed and clear understanding of:

  • The origin story, the structure… what is the Sistine Chapel and why does it exist?

  • The creation of Adam by Michelangelo

  • The 9 ceiling panels that form the Genesis by Michelangelo

  • The 12 panels that form the Old Testament (including works by Botticelli, Perugino, Ghirlandaio, etc.)

  • The 28 panels of prophets and figures by Michelangelo

  • The Last Judgment by Michelangelo

  • Buongiorno, I am Claudio and I have been going to the Vatican Museums since I was a little boy. I am born and raised in Rome.

    I am an art historian with a PhD from La Sapienza University. I earned a double degree and a PhD under the supervision of Professor Alessandro Zuccari, one of the world’s leading experts on Caravaggio. Specializing in late 16th- and early 17th-century painting, I also work with contemporary art, curating exhibitions and cultural events.

    I write for Il Foglio and scientific journals on art history topics, and I host an interview column with Masters for the magazine Storia dell’arte. I have participated in international conferences at prestigious institutions such as the Warburg Institute.

    I am also involved in educational outreach, collaborating with Menarini to produce videos in Italian and English, available on YouTube, which have obtained over 500,000 views.

    I founded and direct the cultural association and online magazine L’Amletico, dedicated to cultural insights and the organization of artistic events.

    I am a member of the scientific committee of the Museo Laboratorio d’Arte in Tor Bella Monaca, with which I have organized the Festival dello Stupore and other events.

    Currently, I work as a consultant for the Galleria Borghese and serve as an official guide at the Vatican Museums.

  • In order to build the context, we will also be passing through key sites within the Vatican Museums on the way to the Sistine Chapel:

    • Cortile delle statue

    • Galleria dei Candelabri

    • Galleria degli Arazzi

    • Galleria delle Carte Geografiche

    • Apartments of Raphael

    • Apartments of Borgia

    After we see the Chapel, we will have the opportunity to take a moment to reflect on what we learnt and discuss over a coffee or water in the beautiful Cortile della Pigna before you continue your visit of the museums on your own.

    Our goal is for you to leave having an excellent understanding and appreciation for the Sistine Chapel. We created this as we often noticed that it is visited too quickly, leaving people overwhelmed with little information to take home.

  • * Includes Skip-the-line tickets. We will walk right in without waiting.

    * The ticket will allow you to walk freely within the Vatican Museums afterwards, for as long as you’d like.

    * Includes a coffee or water at the end of the tour.

    * Our group will be small and intimate, with a maximum of 8 guests, ensuring a more personal and immersive experience.

  • Tour is 2 hours and 30 minutes long.

    The tour takes place within the Vatican State, through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. We meet in front of the entrance of the Vatican Museums, adress: Vatican Museums, 00120 Città del Vaticano.

    Upon booking, your confirmation email will include all relevant information.

  • Special occasion? Proposal? Team building? Send us a message through our Contact Form on this website.