Vatican Museums, St. Peter's with Papal Tombs

Beat the queues and discover the Vatican on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Papal Tombs. Admire centuries of art masterpieces and appreciate the holy importance of the Centre of Catholicism.

Let your guide reveal to you the secrets of the papal collection, amassed over hundreds of years. You will discover famous masterpieces by the likes of Caravaggio and Raphael, along with encountering the equally fascinating, often-overlooked pieces that your guide highlights. Enter the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece, admiring frescoes such as ‘The Creation of Adam’ and ‘The Last Judgment’.

Using a fast-track entrance, move on to St. Peter’s Basilica. Take a moment to absorb the special atmosphere as you stand in one of the largest and holiest churches in the world.

Round off your Vatican experience by visiting the Papal Tombs, the resting place of many popes and royals. Discover the history of this unique location and contemplate on its religious importance as your experience of the UNESCO World Heritage Site draws to a close.

• Beat the queues and discover the Vatican on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Papal Tombs. Admire centuries of art masterpieces and appreciate the holy importance of the Centre of Catholicism. Let your guide reveal to you the secrets of the papal collection, amassed over hundreds of years. You will discover famous masterpieces by the likes of Caravaggio and Raphael, along with encountering the equally fascinating, often-overlooked pieces that your guide highlights. Enter the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s acclaimed masterpiece, admiring frescoes such as ‘The Creation of Adam’ and ‘The Last Judgment’. Using a fast-track entrance, move on to St. Peter’s Basilica. Take a moment to absorb the special atmosphere as you stand in one of the largest and holiest churches in the world. Round off your Vatican experience by visiting the Papal Tombs, the resting place of many popes and royals. Discover the history of this unique location and contemplate on its religious importance as your experience of the UNESCO World Heritage Site draws to a close.

Your guide will take you around the Vatican Museums showing you its greatest treasures, including works by Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio, as well as tapestries, frescoes, statues and the unparalleled Sistine Chapel.

From St Peter’s Basilica you will head underground to the so-called ‘Vatican Grottoes’ where a great many of the popes have been buried, including ones from the most prominent Italian families such as the Medici, Barberini, Chigi and Farnese.

You will learn all about the architecture, art and history of what you see, all from your certified guide, as you marvel at the beauty of the Vatican.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers