• St. Peter’s Square - Ready for the ultimate Vatican exploration? Your day will start meeting our staff just outside of St Peter’s Square at an indicated meeting point.
• Cupola di San Pietro - Take your Vatican discovery to new heights climbing the Dome of St Peter’s. A combo of elevator and stairs (231 steps) a medium level of fitness is required for the dome climb, but the panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican State, will stay with you for a long time.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - Considered the epicentre of the Catholic faith, the St Peter’s Basilica is a must-see destination for millions of tourists annually. Let our guide introduce you to all its unique features including the Holy door, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldacchino and plenty more!
• Vatican Grottoes - After visiting the very peak of the Vatican and learning about the treasures held within the St Peter’s Basilica, its time to descend to the bottom. Visiting the Papal Crypts, you’ll witness remains of the original 4th century basilica and sarcophagi of numerous popes.
• Sphere within a Sphere - Before exploring the Vatican Museums alongside your guide, you’ll enjoy a quick stroll through the Pinecone Courtyard. Here you’ll find Alnaldo Pomodoro’s famous Sphere within a Sphere, symbolising how Christianity struggles against the chaos of the world.
• Vatican Museums - Experience the best of the Vatican City with our Highlights of the Vatican Museums tour. Skip the line and delve into the treasures of this holy place, guided by an expert who will reveal the secrets behind the stunning artworks and artifacts.

Follow your guide through the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, and Gallery of Maps, marvelling at the ancient Greek and Roman statues, Flemish tapestries, and detailed maps of Italy.

In the Pio-Clementino Museum, home to some of the world’s most famous sculptures, you’ll see Laocoön and His Sons, the Belvedere Torso, and the magnificent sarcophagus of St. Helen, mother of Constantine.

Next, enter the Raphael Rooms and immerse yourself in the Renaissance era of amazing art and literature. See the rooms frescoed by Raphael and admire his most famous work, The School of Athens, as your guide shares insights into the artist’s life and influences.

• Sistine Chapel - Experience the grandeur of Michelangelo’s most celebrated masterpiece at the world-renowned Sistine Chapel. With over 600 figures, the frescoes depicting biblical stories from Genesis to Revelations are awe-inspiring and truly a sight to behold. From the iconic Creation of Man to the powerful Last Judgement, every inch of the chapel’s ceiling and walls is covered in captivating imagery.

Please note that speaking inside the chapel is forbidden due to its religious significance. However, your guide will provide an overview before entering and we’ll also provide you with a map/handout to help you identify each fresco you’ll see.

• Group size of 20 people max
• Skip-the-line entry and guided tour to the Vatican Museums
• Access to the elevator and stairs to the top of St. Peter’s dome
• A professional, fun, English-speaking guide
• Entry to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
• Early Entry and guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and papal crypts

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food & Beverages
• Gratuities

If you aspire for an extraordinary Vatican journey going beyond the norm, our integrated tour is just right for you. This tour provides you with a fast track entrance at St. Peter’s, takes you to the pinnacle of the dome offering an awe-inspiring panoramic vista of Vatican city and Rome, gives you entry to the Papal Crypts, and even allows you to sidestep the queue at the Vatican to marvel at the Sistine chapel.

Your tour kicks off with an exhilarating elevator ride to the summit of St. Peter’s emblematic dome, from where you can enjoy an unmatched cityscape. Later, you will join your proficient Vatican guide for an all-encompassing tour delving deep into the art, history, and renowned landmarks of this sacred city. The tour is crafted to give you an immersive experience into the Vatican’s immense cultural legacy, enabling you to truly savour the artwork and architectural grace that renders this place so unique.

• Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia and/or vertigo
• Please note there is no skip the line service at the St Peter’s Basilica, though due to our early start we are able to avoid most of the day time crowds.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.