• Vatican Museums - Start your adventure by meeting your knowledgeable Tour Guide, who will provide skip-the-line entry tickets and headsets for clear communication. As you enter the Vatican Museums, immerse yourself in the rich history and artistic treasures they hold. Discover iconic highlights such as the tranquil Pinecone Courtyard, the ancient sculptures of the Pio-Clementino Museum, and the captivating art within the Vatican Galleries. Your guide will share intriguing stories about the collections, bringing each masterpiece to life. Prepare to be amazed by centuries of art, culture, and history that make the Vatican Museums a globally renowned destination.
• Sistine Chapel - The tour continues with a visit to the Sistine Chapel, one of the most celebrated landmarks worldwide. Before entering this sacred space, your guide will explain the fascinating history behind Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, including the stunning Creation of Adam and the powerful Last Judgment. Learn about the artistic challenges Michelangelo faced and the lasting significance of his work. Please note that as the chapel is a holy place, explanations are given outside to maintain the quiet and reverence required inside. Experience firsthand why millions are drawn here every year.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - IF OPTION SELECTED: Your experience concludes at St. Peter’s Basilica, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. From the Sistine Chapel, your guide will lead you through a reserved fast-track entrance to the church, bypassing the usual long lines. Inside, marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite Pietà, Bernini’s grand Baldacchino, and the awe-inspiring dome. Should the basilica be closed, your tour will include an extended exploration of the Vatican Museums instead.

• Licensed Tour Guide
• Skip-the-line entrance tickets
• Access to St. Peter’s (if option selected)
• Headsets to listen clearly

• Dome ticket (€8 can be paid on spot)

This well-planned tour has been designed for those who wish to optimize their vacation time, uncover fascinating details about the Vatican, and overall, create unforgettable memories. Your professional and certified Tour Guide will ensure you don’t overlook the key attractions of the Vatican Museums and strike a balance between providing vital information and keeping the tour light

and enjoyable. Behold the magnificent art pieces amassed by the popes over the years, including, but not limited to the Laocoön and His Sons, Apollo Belvedere and Belvedere Torso.

Journey next to the Sistine Chapel, navigating through the awe-inspiring galleries. On arriving at the Sistine Chapel, your Tour Guide will allot time for you to marvel at the frescoes that adorn the walls and ceiling before leading you into St. Peter’s Basilica. Once inside the church, you’ll witness the ‘Pietà’ and ‘Baldacchino’.

The tour will conclude within the church, leaving you free to further explore the tombs or the dome at your leisure.

• Please be aware that access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations and ceremonies. The Vatican Museums or the Basilica may decide to close these sites on short notice due to official events or religious proceedings. In the event of any unexpected developments, we are unable to foresee or control these closures in advance. However, your ticket will still grant you access to the Vatican Museums.
• Visitors with a certified disability of more than 76% do not require a ticket.
• It is not possible to join the tour with a stroller unless it is foldable.

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