Vatican Museums
Walking tour in Rome, Italy
The Laocoön's real arm turned up in a stonemason's shop four centuries later.
42
minutes
Deep dive
8
stops
Walk the popes' collection one way, from a Roman bronze pine cone to the Sistine Chapel, and find out why the head of the Church keeps a palace full of pagan gods. Michelangelo watches the Laocoön come out of a vineyard, learns the body from a broken torso, is painted into the School of Athens by his rival, and puts it all on the ceiling.
What you'll hear
What this tour offers
- Self-guided walking tour
- 8 stops, with directions between each
- 42 minutes of narration
- Keeps playing with your phone locked
- Yours to keep, replay anytime
- Earns your Rome passport stamp
Where you'll be
Viale Vaticano, 00165 Rome
Things to know
Ticket
Book a timed entry on the Vatican Museums' own site, the only official one. It covers the Sistine Chapel.
Dress
Shoulders and knees covered, no hats. It's checked, and strictly at the Sistine Chapel.
Timing
About three hours, one way, ending in the Sistine Chapel, where phones go away.
Listening
Best with headphones. Download it in the app to listen offline.
Get both together in the app and save 20%.
Questions
Who founded the Vatican Museums?
Pope Julius II, in 1506. He bought the Laocoön, an ancient statue just dug out of a Roman vineyard, and set it in his palace's statue garden. Read the story
How long is the Vatican Museums audio tour?
About 42 min of listening across 8 stops, at your own pace. You can pause and resume at any time.
How much does it cost?
The tour costs $7.99 USD. Your first tour in the app is free.
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking needed. Download the Trevlo app, purchase the tour, and start listening whenever you arrive. Download it in the app first if you'll be without data.
What language is the tour in?
The tour is narrated in English.