• Vatican Museums - Entry point to the Vatican Museums where the guided tour commences
• Cortile della Pigna - The Courtyard of the Pinecone is among the most picturesque outdoor areas of the Vatican Museums: a spacious terrace-courtyard, bright and serene compared to the indoor galleries, where visitors often pause to get their bearings and capture photos.
• Museo Pio Clementino - At the Pio-Clementino Museum, visitors delve into the core of the Vatican Museums’ extensive collection of classical sculptures: Greek and Roman statues (frequently Roman replicas of Greek originals), busts, sarcophagi, mosaics, and grand settings designed to “showcase” antiquity.
• Gallery of the Candelabra - The Gallery of Candlesticks is one of the most refined and “dramatic” sections of the Vatican Museums: a long, luminous corridor where visitors stroll among ancient sculptures and an opulent decoration.
• Gallery of Tapestries - The Gallery of Tapestries is one of the most astonishing rooms in the Vatican Museums because here, instead of paintings or statues, visitors can admire large monumental tapestries: genuine “textile paintings” crafted with woolen threads, silk, and often precious embellishments, rich in detail.
• Gallery Of The Maps - The Gallery of Geographical Maps is one of the most breathtaking and “awe-inspiring” rooms in the Vatican Museums: an extensive corridor where visitors walk surrounded by enormous painted maps and a richly adorned ceiling.
• Sistine Chapel - In the Sistine Chapel, visitors witness a colossal “narrative” painted on the walls and ceiling, featuring some of the most renowned masterpieces in art history.
  Michelangelo’s ceiling (1508–1512): a series of scenes from Genesis. The most famous include:
• The Creation of Adam
• The Creation of Eve
• Original Sin and the expulsion from Heaven
  Michelangelo’s Last Judgment (1536–1541) on the wall behind the altar:
  Christ at the center, the saints, the angels, and the grand scene of the “end times,” with the blessed and the damned.
  The fifteenth-century frescoes on the side walls, created by great masters such as Botticelli, Perugino, Ghirlandaio, Cosimo Rosselli, Pinturicchio:
  Stories of the Life of Moses
  Stories of the Life of Christ
  The painted architectural decorations and portraits of the Popes (the upper band), which frame the entire space and give the impression of a “painted cathedral.”
• St. Peter’s Basilica - Aisle and main altars

Mercy of Michelangelo

Bernini’s canopy and Confession area (near the tomb of St. Peter)

Main monuments and works inside the Basilica (depending on the flow and accessible areas)

• Skip-the-line service / priority entrance to the Vatican Museums
• Access to St. Peter’s Basilica
• Earphones/Radio Guides to Hear the Guide Clearly
• Assistance at the meeting point

• Food and drink
• Transfers from/to hotels
• Tips
• Access to the Dome of St. Peter

Discovering the vast treasures of the Vatican is made easy and enjoyable with the help of an expert guide, who transforms the visit into a captivating story. Benefit from skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and explore the most renowned areas, including the stunning Gallery of Geographical Maps.
The tour concludes in the magnificent Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s masterpiece is brought to life with incredible details and fascinating stories. Continue on to the renowned St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can admire its architectural splendor and timeless works like Michelangelo’s Pietà, gaining a deeper appreciation of the surrounding art and history.

• Expert guide providing detailed explanations for an unforgettable experience
• Skip-the-line access to reduce waiting times at the Vatican Museums
• Explore the iconic masterpieces: Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica

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