Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

Highlights

• Skip-the-line access
• Expert guide
• Small group

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Borgo

   30min

   Meet your guide at our office located in the old neighborhood of Borgo Pio, listen to an introduction about the Vatican city state and some background history of the Sistine chapel as no one should speak inside the Sistine chapel, so the guide would explain about it outside.

2. 2

   St. Peter's Square

   20min

   The largest church globally and a paramount site in Christendom, your guide will tell about the history of the basilica built in the fourth century AD by Emperor Constantine , the blessing balcony and the apartment where the Pope lives.

3. 3

   Vatican Museums

   1h 30min

   Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display Admire the captivating ancient Roman and Greek statues, Flemish tapestries crafted by Raphael’s students, and exquisite topographical depictions of Italy. Your expert guide will narrate fascinating stories about these treasures, offering a personalized and insightful experience.

4. 4

   Sistine Chapel

   30min

   Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. See the world famous frescoes stretch magnificently across the ceiling with the renowned Creation of Adam as the central focus and the majestic Last Judgement upon the rear wall, offering a visual spectacle that encapsulates the divine.

5. 5

   St. Peter's Basilica

   10min

   From the Sistine chapel, your guide will use a special exit dedicated to the groups with official guides to go directly to San Peter Basilica where your guide will give some more information about the basilica. For those seeking a more in-depth exploration, extend your visit inside St. Peter’s Basilica. The guide concludes the official tour in front of the Basilica, providing the flexibility to delve deeper. Explore the catacombs beneath the Church, including San Peter’s tomb, or opt to climb the Dome for a unique city view and a glimpse of the Vatican Gardens.

Before you go

Location