• Vatican Museums - Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world!
• Sistine Chapel - Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo’s ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - Visit the Papal Basilica of Vatican City, believed to be the resting ground of St. Peter’s remains.

• Expert licensed English-speaking tour guide
• Fast-track entry and guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica
• Explore the frescoed Rooms of Raphael
• Priority entrance to the Vatican Museums
• Immersive experience in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Experience stress-free admission to arguably the globe’s largest and most significant art collection. For over five centuries, popes have enlisted the skills of the most accomplished artists and sculptors to create masterpieces for the Vatican, appreciated by an exclusive group of clergy, nobility, and intellectuals.

Follow the path trodden by popes and masters of the Renaissance as you explore the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, from its inception to its completion by the legendary Michelangelo Buonarroti. Accompanied by an expert guide, separate the facts from myths and Hollywood exaggerations surrounding this monumental artwork.

Benefit from priority entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica and admire iconic works by the likes of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, and more, before heading down to the papal crypts. Our journey wraps up on the portico, with a review of Bernini’s grandiose square (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the well-known Swiss Guard.

• Dress comfortably, shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women.
• 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.
• Due to the route covered and/or 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
• Please note: This description is provided as a general example. Actual experiences may vary slightly depending on the season, local conditions, and other factors beyond our control.
• Please note that essential travel documents and final itinerary details might be delivered electronically closer to the activity date.
• Due to restoration, the “Last Judgment” fresco will be hidden by scaffolding from January 12 – March 31, 2026. The Sistine Chapel remains open to visitors.

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