Rome: Vatican Museums & Four Papal Basilicas Full Day Tour

Live the sacred story of Rome in a single, memorable day with visits to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St.

Peter's Basilica as well as the three Papal Basilicas of Saint Mary Major, Saint John Lateran, and Saint Paul Outside the Walls.

Start your tour with priority access to the Vatican Museums, while an expert guide opens up a wondrous collection of classical sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, and tapestries.

See the marvel that is the Sistine Chapel which houses frescoes by Michelangelo-the Last Judgment being one of his most famous works.

Proceed to St.

Peter’s Basilica in which is described by your guide as having beautiful architecture, and some of the most priceless works of art with great spiritual meaning.

After a midday break, return to the meeting place in the morning for the start of the Papal Basilicas & Holy Stairs Tour.

Private minivan transportation is going to take you to Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, built over Saint Paul’s grave.

Appreciate its gorgeous architecture, ancient mosaics, and revered traditions.

Then visit the St.

John Lateran Basilica, by rank the first church of the Pope and view the much-venerated Holy Stairs (Scala Sancta)-believed to be those Jesus used during His Passion.

End your tour at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major-famed for golden ceilings and ancient mosaics.