Rome: Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica Tour

Highlights

• Visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s amazing works such as Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment on an all-inclusive, skip-the-line Vatican Museums tour that also includes a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. The Vatican Museums are a priceless storehouse of art and historical artifacts that will leave you speechless after seeing its myriad chambers. Feast your eyes on the magnificent architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica while savoring breathtaking panoramas of Rome and Vatican City from the top of its majestic dome. Be transported to another era as you admire Renaissance treasures by master artists and explore valuable relics steeped in rich Catholic history.

Full description

If you want to visit and explore Vatican City, a tour of the city’s landmarks including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica while enjoying no-line admission as well as guided commentary is for you. Through the art history spirituality, hear what makes this place stand right at the heart of the Catholic Church, holding status as a UNESCO World Heritage site. When the day comes to begin your journey, simply find a guide who will be waiting for you, then proceed onto the Museums – rich in both historical and artistic treasures.The moment you step inside this enormous establishment, you’ll meet a spectacular ensemble of statues, paintings, tapestries, and relics. Its range includes a treasury of collections from the most esteemed artists on Earth - Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio, and many others to mention.The exhibition halls are divided into separate sections according to certain themes that take visitors on a journey through various periods in human culture and history. At the end of your visit, head towards the Sistine Chapel, which is part of the Vatican Museums and considered one of the most precious treasures from the Renaissance period. Once there, look up at its ceiling adorned with Michelangelo’s divine frescoes.The “Creation of Adam” is one of the most well-known works of art that beautifully portrays the moment when God breathes life into Adam. Additionally, this chapel also has other walls adorned with frescoes from renowned masters of the Renaissance era, which makes it a place rich in spirituality and artistry.As one of the most famous cities in the world, Rome is not only home to the ancient Roman civilization but also the birthplace of Catholicism. It's the site for the papal conclave, a gathering of the College of Cardinals for electing a new pope. Another significant feature is St. Peter's Basilica – a renowned church where we can witness art from some of the greatest architects during the Renaissance like Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, among others, through their intricate designs adorning this giant masterpiece which has stood since the 16th century! The facade with its dome is something to marvel at, while inside, find an interior filled with spirituality combining grand mosaics, sculptures, and altars lit by sunrays filtering through high windows, casting shadows upon stone walls, creating an ethereal atmosphere that takes visitors back centuries. Admire Michelangelo's beautiful 'Pieta' sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of Jesus - just a few steps away from one end displaying masterpieces symbolizing religious fervor alongside practicality shown by carvings portraying tools used during the crucifixion. After exploring the basilica, understand that these 3 sites serve as a testament to how profound an influence the Renaissance has left on world history and continues inspiring generations alike!

Includes

• Embark on a Vatican Museums tour through an alternative entrance to avoid the endless line and receive immediate admission. The excursion, apart from ensuring that you don’t have to wait in queues, also includes tickets and headsets that allow you to listen well to your guide. As a bonus for art connoisseurs, we offer a visit to the Sistine Chapel with an art historian who has special knowledge of this field and can tell you all about its stunning masterpieces – especially since these are skip-the-line tickets too. An additional guided tour through St. Peter's Basilica is also highly informative yet no less interesting; this time we will have priority admission as well.

Not includes

• Pick-up at the hotel and drop-off at the hotel, Dome access.
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• Gratuities

What to bring

• ID cards for children, shirt with long sleeves, passport, pants.

Not allowed

• Shorts
• Articles listed may include short skirts, mobility scooters, sleeveless shirts, non-folding wheelchairs, strollers, and electric wheelchairs.
• Scooter

Know before you go

• If someone arrives late for a visit, no restitution will be offered because the museum does not give any special preferences. Typically, queues caused by security checks, which are compulsory by the staff of this museum, take only about 30 minutes. To gain admission to the museum, both men and women must have their knees and shoulders covered. There might be an unexpected religious event that could result in St. Peter’s Basilica being closed without any notification or advance warning.