Vatican City Tour with Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica

This is a superb half-day tour to see the treasures of the Vatican in the company of a top-rated and very knowledgeable guide.

Inside you'll see Ancient Roman and Greek statues, Raphael’s Rooms, the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Square.

This is one of the most comprehensive tours of the Vatican highlights and we ensure you won’t miss any of the “must-see” treasures that make this such a special place.

You meet with your guide at the entrance to the Museums and with privileged access by-pass the queues and head inside.

The highlight of any tour is of course the famous Sistine Chapel, Italy’s most visited site. Your guide will tell you all about Michelangelo’s frescoes, The Last Judgment, the Creation of Adam and the Genesis as well as details of the Stories of Moses and Jesus painted by Botticelli, Perugino and other famous Renaissance masters. Still in use today, the Sistine Chapel is where the conclave takes place to elect a new Pope. Listen to anecdotes and some well-kept secrets about this amazing place.

Your guide will then take you to Saint Peter’s Square to see Bernini’s famous statues and the balcony where you see the white smoke that tells of a newly elected Pope. A final few curious facts and anecdotes and your guide will leave you to take a stroll around this magnificent square. A perfect end to a tour of the Vatican!

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that, due to Jubilee restrictions, the Basilica is not accessible

• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR