Vatican City: Sistine Chapel, Museums, Basilica Private Tour

Your experience

Highlights

• When you go to the Vatican Museums, you will be able to see a lot of masterpieces that show the various stages of art in history. Do not miss stopping at Cortile della Pigna, where you can look at the beautiful Roman pine cone fountain. Besides, make sure to visit the Egyptian Museum to see what is on display of ancient Egyptian artifacts. This is just unbelievable! You can go inside a room painted by Raphael for Julius II himself!

Full description

You will have a full tour of Vatican City where there are miles of galleries constituting the Vatican Museums and some of the best items from the papal collection on display. Being here, you can look at and appreciate beautiful works of art from different centuries, concentrating mostly on the major parts of the museum. Begin your visit with the Pine Cone Courtyard to see an old fountain resembling a pine cone which used to be situated close to the Temple of Isis.Experience the beauty of the octagonal Cortile Ottagono. Follow through to the Gallery of Candelabra where you can find some second-century candelabra from Otricoli.Begin your visit at the Gallery of Tapestries where you can admire exquisite Flemish tapestries made by Raphael’s students. Take time to explore the splendid Gallery of Maps with its collection of historical world maps before proceeding to one of the Renaissance rooms that are no less beautiful than any other room in Florence. Walk first through the apartments painted by Raphael for Julius II, and then through the private chambers used by Alexander VI, Pope Borgia.Go inside the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes, especially the ceiling painting of the “Last Judgment.” Once you are done with that, take a walk into the Basilica of St. Peter and be struck by its awe-inspiring grandeur and spirituality. It is not only one of the most beautiful cathedrals but also one of the most significant on earth!Delve into the artistic world housed within, which includes Michelangelo's “Pietà” and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's “St. Peter's Baldachin.”

Includes

• On your very own personalized tour, using private skip-the-line tickets means you don’t have to worry about those long waiting lines and will be led by a well-versed guide.

Not includes

• Our service can deliver and pick you up, bringing a wide range of food and drinks with it.
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Passport or an ID card are the most commonly used documents for identity verification.

Not allowed

• Skirts, shirts, and sleeveless.

Know before you go

• The availability of headphones will be given to larger groups of five and above (at a rate of €3 per person).