Rome in 1 Day:Vatican Museums & Secret Underground Catacombs

Your experience

Highlights

• Skip-the-Line tickets to the Vatican Museums, get faster
• Come see the marvelous Sistine Chapel.
• In a typical restaurant, enjoy lunch with an Italian flair.
• Via Appia Antica, go to the secret underground Catacombs
• Kids who are younger than 24 months can attend without charge.

Full description

Embark on a captivating journey through Rome's renowned masterpieces as you explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. No more fretting over lengthy queues during this immersive tour! Immerse yourself in the illustrious wonders of the Vatican Museums, an essential stop for any visitor to Rome. With 54 distinct galleries and four statue museums - Museo Pio-Clementino, Museo Chiaramonti, Museo Gregoriano Etrusco, and the Museo Gregoriano Egiziano - these artistic sanctuaries house world-renowned treasures crafted by luminaries such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael, and Giotto. Prepare yourself for an experience that is certain to ignite the passion of any art enthusiast. Nestled within the 54th gallery of the Vatican Museums, lies the illustrious Sistine Chapel. Undeniably renowned, this chapel has earned its reputation as a global icon, primarily due to the awe-inspiring artworks it houses. Here, one can marvel at an array of world-famous frescoes, including the celebrated ceiling adorned with Michelangelo's masterpieces. Additionally, "The Last Judgement," another captivating creation by the esteemed artist, graces the walls of this sacred space. Not limited to its role as a sanctuary for these priceless artistic treasures, the Sistine Chapel also continues to serve its religious purpose as it welcomes the solemn process of electing a new Pope during Conclaves. St. Peter's Basilica, the most sacred destination for Catholics, is not only the largest Basilica in existence but also a remarkable representation of diverse architectural styles. It reached its pinnacle of magnificence during the Baroque period in the 1600s. This immersive tour offers an opportunity to explore other prominent Christian Basilicas, as well as the ancient streets and Catacombs of Rome. Witness the awe-inspiring Holy Staircase and venture inside the esteemed Basilica of St. John in Lateran - known as the Cathedral of Rome - and St. Mary Major. Continue along the historic Appian Way, passing by the revered Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis before reaching the Catacombs - age-old subterranean cemeteries and clandestine sanctuaries of early Christians. Concluding at one of the designated bus stops affiliated with "I Love Rome," you have multiple options to choose from: Stazione Termini, S.Maria Maggiore, Piazza Barberini, Via Ludovisi, or L.go Santa Susanna.

Includes

• Central Rome's selected hotels offer pick-up service at 7:30 AM.
• Official partner's entrance, faster than Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums.
• The Catacombs tickets are skip-the-line.
• Guide professional
• Headset Audio Wireless
• At your convenience, drop off in the city center at several tourist bus stops.

Not includes

• Gratuities, if desired, are not obligatory.

What to bring

• Shoes that provide comfort

Not allowed

• Pets
• Luggage that is too large
• Smoking
• Large bags or luggage.
• Drugs and alcohol

Know before you go