Vatican, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Skip-the-Line Tour

During this tour of the Vatican, you will gain a privileged view of one of the most exciting places on Earth.

Avoiding all the ticket lines, a guide quickly meets you to disclose the secrets that make this site so extraordinary.

In the famous Sistine Chapel, Michealangelo's work graces the ceiling; there he paints God and Creation in a exquisite interplay of art.

Through stories that inform every stroke of his brush, illuminating one of history's greatest artists, your eyes will soon be opened to Michelangelo's brilliance.

The Vatican Museums await us; our carefully planned itinerary will ensure that you make the best use of your limited time.

From ancient sculptures— such as the iconic Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere — to the splendor of the Gallery of Maps and the charming Pinecone Courtyard, every moment is a brushstroke on the canvas of this broad cultural mosaic.

While many visitors rush to the Sistine Chapel, this tour will ensure you do not miss some of the lesser gems of the Vatican Museums— you will have ample time to enjoy the artistic excellence found in Raphael Rooms.

Marvel at Raphael's "School of Athens," a delightful tableau showing philosophers cleverly disguised as figures from his own era.

An art historian will help you trace the fundamental impact Classical Masterpieces made upon Renaissance Titans Michelangelo and Raphael.

Wend your way through the enormous Vatican collection of Greek and Roman art to start developing appreciation for muscular forms and psychological content that so deeply moved these great artists.

From here, the visit continues to the much-acclaimed Belvedere Courtyard where one can feel reverberations of art and history.

There is no way to even begin to touch on the vast body of art housed in the Vatican in just a few hours, but this tour will ensure that you see a carefully selected array of essential highlights.

Right after leaving the Sistine Chapel, you will walk straight into St.

Peter's Basilica with no waiting at all, stepping into a sanctuary greatly enriched by many artists' and architects' minds throughout centuries.

The guide here will tell captivating tales about the basilica's history, placing it within larger Christian history—from being just a grave to this global symbol of magnificence.

Come with us on an amazing trip through the Vatican; where every step shows something new and the joy of finding out wears into the deep cloth of art, history, and cultural value.