Vatican Highlights: Tapestries, Maps, and Philatelic Wonders

See the wonders of the Vatican Museums without long waits, thanks to our special skip-the-line tickets.

Connect much with the deep past and beautiful art that make the Vatican Museums one of the most known in the world.

This large tour is made to give an close look at the big collections in the museums, led by our smart guides approved by the Vatican.

Begin the journey with a look at the different parts that make up the Vatican Museums.

The word "museums" shows well the many varied specialized collections held within this great complex.

We will start by going to the Art Gallery which has a very good collection of Renaissance masterpieces among them works by great artists like Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio.

This part alone acts as a treasure trove of artistic achievements that have greatly shaped the path of history of art.

The stories behind these creations will be narrated by our guides sharing with us the techniques and inspirations of these iconic figures.

Next, we will go to the Egyptian Museum, where old relics from the time of the Pharaohs are waiting for you to find out about.

Be charmed by the very well-kept mummies, detailed hieroglyphics, and fine statues that bring to life so clearly the ancient past.

Right next to here is the Etruscan Museum which shows relics from the strange Etruscan culture letting us know about their daily life, religious beliefs, and art.

Find out how important these artifacts are and their impact on Roman culture.

In sharp contrast, one floor up in this same building is housed the Museum of Contemporary Art with modern and contemporary works including pieces by great artists like Matisse and Van Gogh.

This trip through time in art is very interesting showing how it still reflects and forms human experiences.

Our expert guides will tell you about those movements and inspirations which helped these artists create a link between old and new art.

The next section is classical and Greco-Roman antiquities, which includes sculptures and artifacts from ancient Rome and Greece.

Masterpieces like the famous Laocoön Group and the Belvedere Torso will prove the grandeur and grace of these ancient cultures.

Learn something about mythology, politics, and daily life during those times from their artistic manifestations.

The Philatelic and Numismatic Museum offers an interesting look at stamp and coin history through rare and prized pieces from all over the world for those interested in specialized collections.

The Ethnological Museum shows artifacts typical of many cultures around the globe to illustrate how much influence and how many relations there are at the Vatican with diverse human histories.

Collections like these give an interesting angle on global interactions and impacts relating to the Vatican.