Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica | Max 14｜Italy

Experience the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide on a semi-private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, followed by an independent visit to St. Peter’s Basilica. Enjoy a more personal experience in a group of max 14 participants. Enjoy reserved entrance to the Vatican Museums and explore with an expert licensed guide in a semi-private group of no more than 14 people.

With a smaller group, it is easier to follow your guide, ask questions, and appreciate the extraordinary art and history surrounding you.

Explore the Vatican Museums
Enter the Vatican Museums and journey through one of the world's most remarkable art collections.
Follow your guide through carefully selected highlights, including the Pio-Clementine Museum, where you can discover celebrated ancient sculptures such as the Laocoön Group and the Belvedere Torso.
Continue through the magnificent Gallery of Tapestries before entering the spectacular Gallery of Maps, famous for its richly decorated ceiling and detailed 16th-century maps of Italy.
Along the way, your guide will reveal the stories, artists, popes, and historical events behind the masterpieces.

Experience Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
Enter the Sistine Chapel and experience one of the great masterpieces of Renaissance art.
Before entering, your guide will explain the fascinating details and symbolism of Michelangelo's frescoes, helping you understand what you are about to see.
Look up at the extraordinary ceiling and discover iconic scenes including The Creation of Adam, before admiring Michelangelo's monumental Last Judgment covering the altar wall.
Take time to experience the chapel's unique atmosphere and appreciate the extraordinary achievement of Michelangelo.

After the Sistine Chapel, continue to St. Peter’s Basilica, where you will have time to explore the magnificent church independently.
Step inside one of the world’s most important churches and admire its extraordinary architecture and masterpieces at your own pace. See Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s monumental Baldachin, the impressive dome, and the vast interior of the Basilica.
Your guided portion ends before the independent visit to St. Peter’s Basilica, allowing you to remain inside and explore at your own pace.

Please note: Access to St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to Vatican regulations, religious ceremonies, and unexpected closures.