Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Tour

Your experience

Highlights

• Witness history unravel before your eyes as you gaze upon centuries-old artifacts showcased at the Vatican Museums.
• Prepare to be awestruck by Michelangelo's famous ceiling decoration at the Sistine Chapel — a masterpiece that defies all expectations.
• Unveil the grandeur and immerse yourself in the story behind St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church on earth, as your guide leads you through its hallowed halls.
• Let curiosity lead your journey; do not hold back any questions that may arise as you tread through these historic corridors.

Full description

Start with the Vatican Museums, which is a demonstration of the legacy of the church. Explore the treasures and numerous exhibits inside while listening to your guide's commentary. Then proceed to the magnificent Sistine Chapel where you can feast your eyes on Michelangelo's famed ceiling decor— an epitome of High Renaissance artistry. Move on to St. Peter's Basilica. Marvel at the grandiose architecture and find out more about the history and culture of this symbolic edifice that sits at the heart of world Catholicism.

Includes

• Guide
• A tour that is unique in its special way and that requires tickets, not waiting in line for the long queues at Vatican Museums plus Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

• Weapons or sharp objects; food and drinks; luggage or large bags.
• Skirts should not be short.
• Flash photography is prohibited, as are backpacks.
• Bare feet are not allowed, nor is see-through clothing.

Know before you go

• Between March 1st and November 15th every Wednesday the pope is present in St. Peter's Square from nine o'clock in the morning until twelve. The doors connecting the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica will be shut until one in the afternoon, hence excluding a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesdays from the schedule.
• Every Wednesday from March 1 to November 15, the Pope shows up in St. Peter’s Square between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Keep in mind that you can't visit St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesdays as the doors leading to it from the Sistine Chapel are closed until 1:00 PM.