• Vatican Museums - Begin your exploration at the illustrious Vatican Museums. Besides being the Pope’s residence, Vatican City also hosts the Vatican Museums, boasting the world’s largest art collection with 9 miles of artwork that could encircle the Vatican walls 4 ½ times! It features 54 museums, 1400 rooms, chapels, and galleries. In addition to the famous Sistine Chapel, the museums showcase the only Leonardo Da Vinci piece in Rome, St. Jerome, the Raphael Rooms, and the Pinoteca, which houses collections of the Popes, all dating back to the Middle Ages and arranged in chronological order.
• Sistine Chapel - Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel is arguably the most renowned masterpiece today, attracting over 5 million visitors annually. The artist reluctantly undertook this project, as his primary interest was sculpture, and he often lamented the physical strain it imposed on him. It is believed that the chapel’s design by Pope Sixtus IV is inspired by Solomon’s temple from the Old Testament, measuring slightly larger than a professional basketball court! Numerous other frescoes by artists such as Domenico Ghirlandaio, Pietro Perugino, Cosimo Roselli, and Sandro Botticelli can also be admired here.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - The tour concludes with a secret entry into St. Peter’s Basilica: the largest basilica globally, with interior markings to ensure every other basilica could fit inside. Visitors are greeted by Michelangelo’s Pieta at the front, 150 mosaics, and Bernini’s baldacchino, which stands 96 feet tall and weighs 100,000 pounds of bronze! Interestingly, there is only one actual painting in the basilica, located above the Pieta. Many popes are interred within the church or displayed, but most are buried beneath the basilica, including St. Peter, the first pope.

• Professional English speaking guide with a clear diction
• Ear phones are included for groups of 6 or more

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and Drinks

Explore the highlights of Vatican City with a 3-hour tour of the Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. The group size is typically around 10 people, ensuring a more personalized experience. A knowledgeable English-speaking guide will lead the way through the Western Hemisphere’s largest art collection. Visit the Gallery of Papal Carriages, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, Pinacoteca, and the Sistine Chapel. The tour concludes with a swift entry into St. Peter’s Basilica, exclusively descending the Scala Regia and passing by the Pope’s office and the Swiss Guards. Prepare to be awed by the magnificence and beauty of human achievement.

• Please bring a bottle of water per person.
• Carry medium size back packs as large ones will be checked into the cloak room and involves a long walk to get them back.
• The following items along with the bags will have to be checked into the cloak room: glass bottles of any kind, swiss knives, wine openers, large tripods and large bags.
• Photography is permitted in most rooms but without flash. It is prohibited to photograph inside the Sistine Chapel.
• Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica may be subject to unexpected closures or limited availability of tickets. If an area typically included in the tour is closed, our guide will provide an explanation and show an additional site or gallery to compensate As these circumstances are beyond our control, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
• You can also chose to climb the dome on your own, for a separate fee.
• On Wednesdays the Basilica is closed until noon due to the Papal Audience.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
• Bring Umbrellas that can fold and are not long have a pokey end
• The tour ends in front on the Basilica. You can spend more time inside the Basilica but you cannot go back to the Sistine Chapel nor the Museum.
• Not recommended for clients who cannot climb and decent stairs

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