Skip the Line!Bestseller!Guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's with skip-the-line admission
Take a journey to the burial place of St’ Peter, discover the holy city and be prepared to immerse yourself in one of the most stunning architectural and artistic wonders of the world with this Vatican tour.
Tours to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with priority access highlights:
- Discover the catholic Capital with an experienced guide
- Enter the Vatican Museums and discover Raffaello’s masterpieces
- Marvel at the most-admired ceiling, the Sistine Chapel
- Visit the burial place of St. Peter
- Head on over to Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s Baldachin
Tours to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with priority access
If you are in Rome there’s no excuse not to visit the place that is world-known for its artistic and religious confluence. Join this guided Vatican Tour to discover the mystery and the masterpieces of this little powerful town-state in the center of Rome
Skip the line and start your Vatican City tour
The very first highlight of the tour is the skip-the-line entrance at the Vatican Museums, which offers one of the greatest art collections including some of the most renowned works of art and architecture in the world. Walk along the Maps and Tapestries Galleries, before stepping into the Raphael rooms, where you will admire the outstanding Raffaello’s unique pieces of art such School of Athens, and the Disputation of the Holy Sacrament. Since the first room to be decorated was the pope's private library, the themes of the depictions are essentially about the disciplines of the medieval university, namely Philosophy, Theology, Jurisprudence and Poetry. Come discover how Raphael celebrated Truth, Reason and Beauty with his skillful hand.
Look up and admire the most beautiful ceiling in the world, the Sistine Chapel
Our tour also takes you to the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where you can gaze up at the magnificent ceiling painted by Michelangelo, depicting the creation of Adam and other scenes from the Book of Genesis. In total there are more than 300 figures depicted on the ceiling! Michelangelo created this work in record time and it is still one of the most magnificent examples of Renaissance art of all time. You'll also have the opportunity to admire the Last Judgment fresco, which adorns the altar wall of the chapel and is considered Michelangelo’s absolute masterpiece.
Enter the most important site of Christianity
Next, we'll visit St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world and a true masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Here, you'll have the opportunity to view some of the most significant works of art in the Catholic Church, including Michelangelo's iconic Pietà sculpture, which depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Jesus. This work of art is the only one Michelangelo put his signature to, and he realized the entire with just one block of marble You'll also be able to admire the stunning Bernini's baldachin, a monumental bronze canopy that rises above the high altar and serves as a focal point of the entire basilica.
Hurry and book this tour if you want to discover the treasures and secrets of the Catholic capital without stress!
itinerary:
Vatican City
included:
- Early entrance avoiding the crowds (for 7:45AM departure)
- Licensed English speaking guide
- Skip-the-line access tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Access ticket to St Peter's Basilica (not on Night Tour)
- Only in English for the highest quality
excluded:
Tips (optional).
Meeting point:
Complete information about where and how to meet, and local phone numbers, can be found on the Voucher you will receive when you confirm your reservation.
Information:
We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility.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.Please note that the itinerary inside the Vatican Museums may slightly vary depending on restrictions decided by the museum board. The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Cathedral will always be included (please note that St. Peter's Cathedral is not included in the Night Tour).
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Once your booking is confirmed we will email you a voucher. This is your ticket and proof of purchase.
