Rome: Vatican and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry & Tour – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the beauty of the Vatican with a guided tour of the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Avoid the crowds with skip-the-line entry to all attractions, and learn about their historical, artistic, and religious significance from your knowledgeable guide.

Start the tour in the Vatican Museums, where you’ll wander the halls filled with legendary artworks by Raphael, Perugino, Botticelli, and Pinturicchio, amongst many more. Admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece frescoes, ‘The Last Judgment’ and ‘The Creation of Adam’. 

Linger in the Pinecone Courtyard and the Octagonal Courtyard before exploring the Vatican’s galleries, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Maps.

Your next stop will be the magnificent Basilica of St. Peter. Get direct access to the church from the Sistine Chapel, and learn about the burial of Saint Peter, Bernini’s Baldachin, and Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’, as well as hidden gems from your guide.

Once you leave the church, you’ll be welcomed in St. Peter’s Square by stunning statues of the Apostles, Saints, and Martires dominating the façade of the Basilica, as well as Bernini’s impressive colonnade.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover the wonders of the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
Enjoy a family-friendly, small group tour complete with skip-the-line entry
See iconic pieces of art up close, including works by Michelangelo and Raphael
Learn about the historical, artistic, and religious contexts from your guide
Wander the surrounding grounds, including the Octagonal and Pinecone Courtyards

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