Faster Than Skip-the-Line Vatican Sistine Chapel and St- Peter's Basilica Tour

Faster Than Skip-the-Line Vatican Sistine Chapel and St- Peter's Basilica Tour

Every Vatican tour is unique by virtue of the fact that every Vatican tour guide is different, so relax in the knowledge that one of our expert Vatican tour guides, praised on prestigious websites like TripAdvisor, will relate the fascinating story of the Sistine Chapel from before it was commissioned to completion.

Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Take a brief break before entering St. Peter's Basilica, which is an absolute triumph of art and architecture that is unmatched anywhere else in the world. This is where Bernini's sculptures and Michelangelo's art rise above holy papal tombs and the perceived necropolis of St. Peter himself.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

By Roman law, no building in Rome can be higher than the top of the Dome at St Peter's Basilica. Join a guided tour of the incredible art and architecture in Rome and see the city from the summit of Michelangelo's magnificent Dome, stretching to the blue Tyrrhenian Sea and green Castelli Romani hills. You will also see views of the entire Vatican City and gardens.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

Meet your guide, who is an art historian, in St. Peter's Square and stroll across the piazza into the Vatican City where your climb begins. There are 551 steep steps in total, which is a bit more than most wish to tackle on foot. We'll Take the elevator part of the way up so that just 171 steps remain. Climb at a leisurely pace and enjoy the journey with frequent stops.

At the summit, you will take in the breathtaking 360° views of the Vatican City as it extends out into Rome and its seven hills. At this point, take as many photographs as you can because you are very high up and what you'll witness is a once-in-a-lifetime view.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Vatican Museum tour covering what is arguably the most important art collection in the world, occupying more than 1,200 rooms. Such highlights include the Classical Antiquities Museums, Gallery of Maps, Round Room, Hellenistic art in the Belvedere Courtyard, and of course the Sistine Chape

Duration: 1 hour