• Cortile del Belvedere - The Cortile del Belvedere is a renowned and historic courtyard situated within the Vatican Museums complex in Vatican City.
• Gallery of Maps - The Gallery of Maps (Galleria delle Carte Geografiche) is one of the most breathtaking and historic rooms within the Vatican Museums, Vatican City.
• Vatican Museums - The Vatican Museums are the public art and sculpture museums located in Vatican City. They showcase works from the vast collection gathered by popes over the centuries, including some of the most famous Roman sculptures and significant masterpieces of Renaissance art worldwide.
• Sistine Chapel - The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the pope, in Vatican City. Initially known as the Cappella Magna, the chapel is named after Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between 1473 and 1481.

This self-guided tour is perfect for those who wish to explore at their own pace without the constraints of a guided tour. Save time with fast-track skip-the-line entrance tickets, wander through the galleries leisurely, and visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel whenever it suits you. The Sistine Chapel is famed for its interior frescoes, especially the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by Michelangelo.

• St. Peter’s Basilica - The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican, or simply Saint Peter’s Basilica, is a Renaissance-style church located in Vatican City, the papal enclave within the city of Rome.

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica independently without a guide. Highlights to discover include Bernini’s high altar and the exquisite “La Pieta” by Michelangelo.

• Expert tour guide
• Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums
• Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel
• Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica
• Entrance fees to all sites
• Headsets for easy listening
• Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
• Bathroom access, recharging station for your mobile devices

• Transportation

Embark on a 3-hour guided walking tour of some of the most sacred sites in Christendom — the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. This remarkable tour covers various galleries within the Vatican corridors, including the Pine Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, Candelabra Gallery, Pio Clementino’s Rooms, the Tapestry Gallery, and offers an in-depth exploration of the Sistine Chapel.

An expert guide will lead the way to both major attractions and hidden gems that many visitors overlook.

Following this, admire Michelangelo’s Pietà at St. Peter’s Basilica and other significant highlights, with guidance from your expert throughout this segment of the tour as well.

✔ Explore the extensive galleries of the Vatican Museums with a guide in your preferred language
✔ Discover Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel
✔ Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums
✔ Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel
✔ Bypass the ticket lines to enter St. Peter’s Basilica
✔ Professional tour guide

• All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
• Please note that St. Peter’s Basilica is closed at Easter and other religious holidays, on December 25 & 31, & every Wednesday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. During these times, the tour will be offered in other parts of the Vatican Museums.
• On rare occasions, St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to closure without notice. If this happens, you’ll spend a full 3 hours in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
• There is a strict dress code to visit the attractions of the Vatican, and shoulders and knees must be covered at all times. You may be refused entry if you do not comply.
• Regrettably, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• The Raphael Rooms are only available on the 8:30 AM English tour.

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