Rome: Excursion to the Vatican Museums｜Italy

Due to the passing of the Pope and the upcoming papal conclave, the Sistine Chapel will be closed until further notice from Vatican officials. Your tour remains valid for the Vatican Museums and other accessible areas.

Discover the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel on a guided tour, with skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest and most important church in the Catholic world.

Begin at the Vatican Museums, exploring the Courtyard of Pinecones, the Chiaramonti Museum, and the Palazzo Belvedere with its remarkable collection of ancient statues, including Apollo, Laocoön, and the Belvedere Torso.

Next, walk through the Gallery of Tapestries, woven in the 16th century from designs by Raphael’s pupils. Continue to the Gallery of Maps and the stunning Raphael Rooms, painted for Pope Julius II.

Then, enter the Sistine Chapel and marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment.

After visiting the Sistine Chapel, skip the line to St. Peter’s Basilica, built over the tomb of the Apostle Peter, Christ’s closest disciple. This masterpiece took over 120 years to complete, with contributions from the greatest Renaissance and Baroque architects.

Admire the tombs of the popes, the intricate Vatican mosaics, the Holy Gates, and Bernini’s grand altar. Continue to discover Michelangelo’s genius as both a sculptor and an architect in one of the world’s most revered sites.