This essential Vatican City tour begins with a visit to the Vatican Museums- the most beloved place to visit in Rome. Skip the line and allow yourself more time to discover great artworks by Michelangelo and Raphael.
Explore the Pio-Clementino Museum and travel through the Gallery of the Tapestries, 75 meters long named after the elaborate Flemish tapestries that drape its walls. The Gallery of the Maps, painted between 1580 and 1585, takes its name from the 40 maps frescoed on the walls, representing each of the Italian regions and papal properties at the time of Pope Gregory XIII.
Our sightseeing Vatican visit continues to one of the most revered places to see in Rome – the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will walk you through amazing works of art including Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement – the largest fresco ever painted by one man. As you explore the endless wonders, our guide will tell you the stories behind these famous masterpieces on this breathtaking Sistine Chapel tour.