• Vatican Museums - A standard tour of the Vatican Museums includes the Pavilion of the Carriages, showcasing everything from centuries-old horse-drawn carriages to vintage and modern vehicles used by Popes, both past and present. Visitors will explore the Pinecone Courtyard, the Hall of the Maps (once the “Oval Office” of the Pope), the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Pinacoteca, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, the Round Room, and the Candelabra Gallery.
• Cortile della Pigna - This courtyard is named after the massive bronze Pinecone sculpture that stands prominently within it.
• Sphere within a Sphere - The Vatican Museums also feature modern art, including the renowned sculpture: Sphere within a Sphere. Variations of this sculpture are displayed in various locations worldwide.
• Museo Pio Clementino - The Pio Clementino museum, the most renowned section of the Vatican Museums, houses many of the Museum’s key highlights. The guide will lead visitors through the Room of the Animals, where lifelike statues of animals from around the globe can be admired. In the Octagonal Courtyard, a small fountain provides a serene backdrop to famous statues like the Laocoonte and Apollo Belvedere. Be sure to observe the Candelabra Gallery, where master painters created ceilings with a 3D illusion centuries ago!
• Gallery Of The Maps - Accompany your guide to the Gallery of the Maps to gain insight into the world as it was five centuries ago. These intricately detailed, hand-painted large maps are a highlight of the Vatican Museums. Try to locate the Italian cities you have visited or spot the reference to Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the Americas.
• Stanze di Raffaello - Raphael adorned these rooms with stunning frescoes, originally intended for the private quarters of Pope Julius II.
• Sistine Chapel - Guides are not permitted to speak inside the Sistine Chapel. However, they will provide a briefing beforehand to ensure visitors know what to observe during their free time inside.
• Museos Vaticanos - The visit concludes near the starting point, after the spiral staircase at the entrance to the Vatican Museums.
• Vatican City - Tour of the Vatican Museums - Vatican City

• Skip the Line access to the Vatican Museums
• Vatican Insider Guide

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation

Discover the Vatican like never before on this 2.5-hour tour, guided by an expert who brings history to life with captivating stories you won’t find elsewhere.

Join an intimate group of 10 or fewer for an engaging journey through the Vatican Museums, bypassing long lines with priority no-wait access, the quickest entry available.

Be amazed by the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes—including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment—adorn the ceiling and walls in a stunning display of Renaissance art.

Explore Raphael’s Rooms, featuring the iconic School of Athens, a masterpiece of High Renaissance art and philosophy.

Your tour also includes the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabra, showcasing treasures from the Vatican’s rich artistic heritage.

For a more serene experience, choose first access at 8:00 AM or 8:30 AM to enjoy the Museums in tranquility before the crowds arrive.

• Children 6 and under are entitled to free access to the Vatican Museums (with proof of age)
• Children aged 7-18 are entitled to a reduced entry fee (see tour and ticket pricing) and must provide proof of age.
• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• 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.
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
• Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
• Guests with a certified disability of over 75% are entitled to free entrance to the Vatican and do not require a ticket. For guests who are not self-sufficient, free entry is extended to a companion.

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