Stop At: Borgo, Via dei Corridori, Rome

Meet your tour guide at our office, located in the oldest neighbourhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. Following a self introduction by your guide, you will walk through the charming shops of the Borgo, as he/she shares some local tips for eating and site seeing in Rome, including off the beaten track sites that you must visit during your holiday!

Some background will also be provided on the history of the Sistine Chapel (we do it here as the chapel forbids noise and travellers are expected to observe silence once entering).

Duration: 40 minutes

Pass By: Via della Conciliazione, Rome

Admire the flags and surrounding embassies as you walk through this street, which serve as the primary access point to St. Peter's Square, and by extension, to the Vatican City itself.

Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City 00120

We arrive at St. Peter's Square, which is marked by a towering Egyptian obelisk and enveloped by columns and statues of saints. Hear about the history of the square and the legendary artist Bernini who designed it.

Fun fact- the Pope addresses crowds from his apartment window overlooking St. Peter’s Square, during the Papal audience held every Wednesday and Sunday morning.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Vatican City, Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City 00120

En route to the museum, you will get to see and hear about how residents of the smallest city in the word go about their day to day life (including getting their mail!) Snap a pic of the Swiss guards- the pontifical bodyguards in their distinctly Renaissance uniforms.

Our Tip: send yourself a post card after the tour. The post office sells a variety of memorabilia, including stamps with Pope Francis's face!

Then, slowly head towards the museum's entrance, where you will be led to a special area reserved for skip-the-line groups.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, Vatican City 00120

Be prepared to hear about stories as your guide walk you through an astonishing collection of Roman and Greek statues, the gallery of tapestries, and a gallery of maps depicting 16th century Italy.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, Vatican City 00165

Admire Michelangelo's famous works, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement. This spectacular fresco evokes lifelike images within the mind, vividly portraying stories of mankind in the biblical era.

Note that the museum requires visitors to observe silence and a dress code (knees and shoulders covered).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City 00120

You will be brought in front of St. Peter's Church, where a special entrance will allow you to enter directly from the museum and bypass the long queue out in the square. Got questions? Ask you guide before parting ways!

Duration: 15 minutes

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 3 hours (Approx.)
• Return Details:

  St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

• An expert tour guide with over 10 years of experience. Excellent story teller.
• Admission tickets to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica
• Guaranteed skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums
• Private transportation
• Gratuities

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.