You'll discover the highlights of the Vatican on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. With access through a dedicated entrance, you'll spend less time waiting and more time exploring with a licensed guide. Your visit begins with panoramic views of the Vatican Gardens and St Peter's Basilica before continuing to the renowned Pio Clementino Museum.
As you explore the museums, you'll pass through some of their most celebrated galleries, including the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps, known for their beautiful Renaissance frescoes and decorative details. Along the way, your guide will share insights into the artworks, history and symbolism that make these collections world-famous.
You'll then enter the Sistine Chapel, where you can see Michelangelo's masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement, while learning more about their artistic and historical significance.
The experience concludes in Piazza San Pietro, where you'll learn more about the history of the Basilica. Afterwards, you'll have independent access to the Basilica, allowing you to delve into its interiors at your own pace and admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin and its remarkable mosaics.
