Complete Vatican City Tour
- Meet and greet your Vatican tour guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour.
Witness the renowned Sistine Chapel, enjoy skip-the-line access to the great works within the Vatican Museums, and admire the beauty of Saint Peter's Basilica for a comprehensive view of this unique city-state.
Explore the beautiful detail and intricacy of Raphael's art, and listen as your expert Vatican guide shares insights into the lives of the great artists who spent time working at the Vatican.
Discuss with your small group the great works on display at the Vatican and interpret their meanings.
Discover the beauty of Michelangelo's famous frescoes and examine them for as long as you'd like.
Continue your tour with a visit to Saint Peter's Basilica, where you can discover a vast array of artistic beauty. Gaze upward in awe at the exquisite dome designed by Michelangelo. Listen to the story of the simple fisherman who became St. Peter, the first Pope of Christianity, and how his great deeds inspired the iconic basilica.
Take in the Belvedere Courtyard and the impressive Pio Clementino Museum with its beautiful Greek and Roman statues. Your guide will also show you the stunning Gallery of the Candelabra and Gallery of the Tapestries, as well as the astonishing Raphael Rooms, the Borgia Apartments, and examples of Bernini's and Bramante's work.
Proceed to Saint Peter's Square, home to important Papal ceremonies. Here, you will have time to admire Michelangelo's Dome and Bernini's colonnades.
