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Explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour of the Vatican's highlights with skip-the-line tickets included. Admire the Pio Clementino and Raphael Rooms.

Highlights

• Skip the long ticket lines to the main attractions of the Vatican City
• Explore the main galleries of the Vatican Museums
• Admire Michelangelo's beautiful frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
• Enter & Visit St. Peter's Basilica through the Scala Regia reserved entrance
• Uncover hidden gems with an expert guide in a small group setting

Description

Explore the history of art at one of the world’s most impressive museums! Skip the long lines with guaranteed entry and dive straight into the Vatican Museums' vast corridors and galleries. Your expert guide will lead you through the stunning Gallery of the Candelabra, the intricate Gallery of Tapestries, and the breathtaking Gallery of Maps, featuring painted topographical maps of Italy by Dominican friar Ignazio Danti. Discover how Renaissance Italians saw their world, and be captivated by Raphael’s masterpiece, The School of Athens, which perfectly captures the ideals of the Renaissance. Next, step into the Raphael Rooms, where Raphael’s stunning frescoes depict classical themes and ancient history, showcasing his skill in blending art, philosophy, and storytelling. Enter the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's iconic frescoes unfold above you in all their glory. Take in every masterpiece of the Last Judgement in silence and soak in the beauty of this timeless work. Conclude your tour with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance known as the Scala Regia, (Latin for Royal Staircase). This passageway allows you to skip the long lines often forming to enter St. Peter's Basilica. See masterpieces of art, such as Michelangelo's La Pieta and the magnificent Il Baldacchino altarpiece by Bernini.

Includes

Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums Guided tour of the Vatican Museums (if selected) Visit to the Raphael Rooms and Pinecone Courtyard Entry to the Sistine Chapel Skip-the-line entry through the Scala Regia (Holy Staircase) Guided visit to St. Peter's Church (if selected) English-Speaking Guide (if selected) Headsets (from 6+ participants)

Important Information

• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
• On Wednesdays, we are unable to visit St Peter's Church due to the mass, instead, our guide will make up for this by visiting more sites inside of the Vatican Museums.
• All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season, the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
• This tour is not accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and baby carriages •The Sistine Chapel can be subject to unforeseen closure for religious or political events

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund