Don’t waste your valuable time waiting on lines to see the Vatican. Your guide will meet you outside the Vatican Museums and will escort you straight to the luxurious exhibitions. You’ll see the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. The Vatican Museum’s highlights include the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo that were collected by various Popes throughout the centuries. Moreover you will visit other parts of the Vatican you usually do not have time to see on the standard tours: the dome, the Pinacoteca and much more. You will have the possibility to take your lunch at the Vatican Museums restaurant (food not included in the tour price)
What's included
skip the line ticket
private guide
Private transportation
What to expect
Vatican Museums
30m · Admission ticket included
Start your Vatican tour right away with your skip-the-line tickets. You’ll meet your guide just outside the Vatican Museums,and be escorted straight in to the breathtaking exhibits.
Cortile della Pigna
30m · Admission ticket included
Your first stop is the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard.
Stanze di Raffaello
1h · Admission ticket included
Next you’ll see highlights of the impressive collections of the Vatican Museums, including the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo, collected by various Popes throughout the centuries.
Sistine Chapel
30m · Admission ticket included
Next, you’ll enter the glorious Sistine Chapel, where you’ll see Michelangelo's famous frescoes "The Last Judgment," and "The Creation of Adam."
St. Peter's Basilica
30m · Admission ticket included
The Dome of St. Peter's Basilica is best seen from an up-close perspective. A short lift ride will take you to the main level inside the vault. From here, you’ll have a fantastic view of the staggering mosaics and stunning elaborate embellishments. This view affords the best perspective to appreciate the artisans’ skills and techniques used to create such intricate work.
Climb up the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome for one of the best views of the entire city of Rome, and your guide will show you landmarks and points of interest from this birds-eye view.
St. Peter's Basilica
30m · Admission ticket included
When you return to ground level, you’ll explore St. Peter’s Basilica, and you’ll see Michelangelo's famous Pietà, the only piece of work he ever signed. You’ll learn how Michelangelo was chosen over his peers for the distinct honor to paint St. Peter’s heavenly arch. Then, you’ll visit the underground ecclesiastical tomb, where many Popes have been buried over the centuries. You will also explore the various houses of prayer, and shrouded graves.
St. Peter's Square
30m · Admission ticket included
The tour will end at St Peter's square.
The Vatican Obelisk
20m · Admission ticket included
One of the 13 egyptians obelisks of Rome, probably the most mysterious.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
At the Vatican museums entrance.
Below the white gate topped with the statues of Michelangelo and Raphael.
Your tour guide will hold a sign with your name.
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
