Experience the Vatican like never before with our Vatican Combo Tour. Skip the lines, climb to the top of the dome for panoramic views, visit the Papal Crypts, and explore the Sistine Chapel.
Experience the Vatican like never before with our Vatican Combo Tour. Skip the lines, climb to the top of the dome for panoramic views, visit the Papal Crypts, and explore the Sistine Chapel.
- St. Peter’s Square - Embark on the ultimate Vatican adventure! Begin your day by meeting our team just outside St. Peter’s Square at a designated meeting point. From there, we’ll traverse the iconic St. Peter’s Square, known for the Sunday Mass, as we make our way to the Basilica.
- Cupola di San Pietro - Start your comprehensive experience by…
- St. Peter’s Square - Embark on the ultimate Vatican adventure! Begin your day by meeting our team just outside St. Peter’s Square at a designated meeting point. From there, we’ll traverse the iconic St. Peter’s Square, known for the Sunday Mass, as we make our way to the Basilica.
- Cupola di San Pietro - Start your comprehensive experience by ascending the Dome of St. Peter’s with your knowledgeable guide. A combination of elevator and stairs (231 steps) requires a moderate level of fitness for the climb, but the breathtaking views of Rome and the Vatican State will leave a lasting impression.
- St. Peter’s Basilica - After your climb, descend into the Basilica. As the heart of the Catholic faith, St. Peter’s Basilica attracts millions of visitors each year. Enjoy free time to explore its unique features, including the Holy Door, Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldacchino, and much more!
- Sphere within a Sphere - Before delving into the Vatican Museums with your guide, take a brief walk through the Pinecone Courtyard. Here, you’ll encounter Alnaldo Pomodoro’s renowned Sphere within a Sphere, symbolizing Christianity’s struggle against worldly chaos.
- Vatican Museums - Discover the best of Vatican City with our Highlights of the Vatican Museums tour. Skip the line and explore the treasures of this sacred place, guided by an expert who will unveil the secrets behind the stunning artworks and artifacts.
Follow your guide through the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, and Gallery of Maps, admiring the ancient Greek and Roman statues, Flemish tapestries, and detailed maps of Italy.
In the Pio-Clementino Museum, home to some of the world’s most renowned sculptures, you’ll witness Laocoön and His Sons, the Belvedere Torso, and the magnificent sarcophagus of St. Helen, mother of Constantine.
Next, enter the Raphael Rooms and immerse yourself in the Renaissance era of extraordinary art and literature. View the rooms frescoed by Raphael and admire his most famous work, The School of Athens, as your guide shares insights into the artist’s life and influences.
- Sistine Chapel - Experience the magnificence of Michelangelo’s most acclaimed masterpiece at the world-famous Sistine Chapel. With over 600 figures, the frescoes depicting biblical stories from Genesis to Revelations are awe-inspiring and truly a sight to behold. From the iconic Creation of Man to the powerful Last Judgement, every inch of the chapel’s ceiling and walls is adorned with captivating imagery.
Please note that speaking inside the chapel is prohibited due to its religious significance. However, your guide will provide an overview before entering, and a map/handout will be provided to help you identify each fresco you’ll encounter.
- Early Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Free time to explore St. Peter’s Basilica
- Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums
- Entry to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
- Group size of 20 people max
- Headsets provided for groups of 6 or more
- Professional, fun, English-speaking guide
- Access to elevator and stairs to St. Peter’s Dome
- Early Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Free time to explore St. Peter’s Basilica
- Skip-the-line entry to Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums
- Entry to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
- Group size of 20 people max
- Headsets provided for groups of 6 or more
- Professional, fun, English-speaking guide
- Access to elevator and stairs to St. Peter’s Dome
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
For those seeking a Vatican tour that offers more than the standard experience, our combination tour is the perfect choice. This tour allows you to skip the line at St. Peter’s Basilica, ascend to the top of the dome for breathtaking views of the Vatican and Rome, enjoy leisure time in the Basilica, and bypass the line at the Vatican to visit the…
For those seeking a Vatican tour that offers more than the standard experience, our combination tour is the perfect choice. This tour allows you to skip the line at St. Peter’s Basilica, ascend to the top of the dome for breathtaking views of the Vatican and Rome, enjoy leisure time in the Basilica, and bypass the line at the Vatican to visit the Sistine Chapel.
The tour kicks off with an exhilarating elevator ride to the summit of St. Peter’s renowned dome, where you can enjoy an unforgettable cityscape. Following this, you’ll meet with a knowledgeable Vatican guide for an in-depth exploration of the art, history, and renowned landmarks of this sacred city, culminating in the Sistine Chapel. This tour is crafted to offer an immersive experience into the Vatican’s rich cultural legacy, enabling you to truly appreciate the art and architecture that make this location extraordinary.
- Not recommended for travellers with claustrophobia and/or vertigo
- Please note there is no skip the line service at the St Peter’s Basilica, though due to our early start we are able to avoid most of the day time crowds.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
