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

Your guide knows every nook and cranny of the museums and will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard and the Gallery of Maps while ensuring that you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

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

Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Enjoy Fast track entry to St. Peter's without having to exit and wait on the security line. Explore the Papal Basilica on your own.

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: 2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
• Return Details:

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

• Full-immersion guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide
• Priority access to St. Peter’s Basilica
• Rooms of Raphael and Sistine Chapel
• Belvedere Courtyard, Greek and Roman Sculptures
• Skip all lines at the Vatican and get ahead of everyone else
• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

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

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour
• Maximum 20 travelers on this tour
• Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges.

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