Experience the best of the Vatican on this comprehensive 4-hour guided tour, led by an expert art historian or archaeologist. Explore the Vatican Museums, marvel at the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, and enjoy a full tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, accessing it through a special entrance to skip the long lines.
Gallery of Maps, Tapestries & Candelabra: Walk through these mesmerizing galleries, home to exquisite frescoes, intricate tapestries, and centuries-old candelabras that showcase the artistic and scientific achievements of their time.
Raphael Rooms: Witness the School of Athens, Raphael’s tribute to philosophy, knowledge, and the greatest minds of antiquity.
Borgia Apartments: Discover the private chambers of Pope Alexander VI, richly decorated with Renaissance frescoes.
Sistine Chapel: Be amazed by Michelangelo’s legendary frescoes, including the Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. Your guide will reveal the hidden details and the fascinating history behind these masterpieces.
St. Peter’s Basilica – Full Guided Tour:
After the Sistine Chapel, enter St. Peter’s Basilica through a special internal passage, skipping the long public lines. Explore the world’s largest church in-depth:
Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, a stunning sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding Christ.
Stand beneath the breathtaking dome designed by Michelangelo.
Visit Bernini’s magnificent Baldachin, the grand bronze canopy over the papal altar.
Enjoy fast-track entry to all sites, including direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica from the Sistine Chapel. The tour does not include access to the Vatican Gardens or the Dome climb which can added if requested
After the Sistine Chapel, enter St. Peter’s Basilica through a special internal passage, skipping the long public lines. Explore the world’s largest church in-depth:
Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, a stunning sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding Christ.
Stand beneath the breathtaking dome designed by Michelangelo.
Visit Bernini’s magnificent Baldachin, the grand bronze canopy over the papal altar.
Enjoy fast-track entry to all sites, including direct access to St. Peter’s Basilica from the Sistine Chapel. The tour does not include access to the Vatican Gardens or the Dome climb which can added if requested