Vatican Tours - Tour List

Explore the never-ending treasures of the Vatican in Rome.

This special combo Sistine Chapel tour and essential Vatican Museum tour gives you more time to discover the Vatican and also includes a skip-the-line visit to St. Peter’s Basilica to see the Pieta by Michelangelo.

Tour some of the most visited places in the world. The Vatican Museums in Vatican City has an impressive and vast collection of art featuring the most famous artists of the Renaissance – from Michelangelo to Raphael, Bernini, Botticelli, and Bramante.

Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Center in Vatican City is the Sistine Chapel, also one of the most visited destinations in Rome. And last but not least is St. Peter’s Basilica – the largest church in the world. There are many treasures that can be found inside St. Peter’s - Michelangelo’s Pieta and Bernini’s Baldachin are just a few.

Discover the wonders of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.

Of all the Vatican tours to choose from, this 2.5-hour visit is a great option when in Rome - especially when you are pressed for time. With a vast collection containing thousands of artworks, tours of the Vatican can seem almost overwhelming. But your expert guide will take you through select rooms, galleries and works of art so you will see the top sights and main highlights of the Vatican.

This skip-the-line Vatican tour not only saves you precious time so you don’t have to wait in long lines – it’s the perfect introduction to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Not your typical Vatican tour. Yes, you will still discover the amazing papal collections that can be found inside the Vatican Museums, but this Vatican tour goes a bit deeper, underground St. Peter’s Basilica where you’ll find another hidden treasure – the Papal Tombs.

First witness Michelangelo’s Pieta - the breathtaking sculpture inside St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome. This moving image of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus Christ after the Crucifixion is one of the most famous statues of the Renaissance period. You’ll also see St. Peter’s Baldachin by Bernini, an elaborate Baroque-style bronze sculpted canopy which decorates the high altar of St. Peter’s Basilica.

Now it’s time to explore underground St. Peter’s Basilica. Along with the ancient Roman catacombs, the papal tombs of St. Peter’s in the Vatican are some of the most intriguing sites of Rome. Also referred to as the Vatican Grottoes or the Crypt beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, your guide will reveal the histories and mysteries behind this important burial site. Religious or not, the sacred relics, art and history that can be found within the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica is a must-see when in Rome.

ADD ON OPTION: St. Peter’s Dome Climb:
And if you wish to explore more (this time to the top) you can add on the option to climb the glorious St. Peter’s Basilica Dome.

The most beloved place to visit in Rome, this unique Vatican tour includes the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. All must-see destinations when visiting Vatican City - now beautifully illuminated by night and without the crowds. 

More than just tickets to the papal audience, this guided tour will teach you everything you need to know about the history of the popes of the Vatican.

The Udienza Papale, also known as the General Audience, is a weekly occurrence at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome where the Pope addresses a live and devout audience.

This special experience where the Holy Father, Pope Francis addresses the masses gathered outside St. Peter’s Square is one of the most popular things to do in Rome. So much so that tickets are extremely valuable and even harder to obtain. But this Papal Audience guided tour includes it all - guaranteed tickets and a reservation to witness the Pope at the Vatican as well as a comprehensive tour prior.

Religious or not, the papal audience at the Vatican is a moving, memorable, and once-in-a-lifetime experience to be had in Italy.

Skip the line and discover the Vatican on a semi-private tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Appreciate the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s artistic prowess and religious significance on this intimate, small-group experience.

• Learn more from your expert guide on this semi-private, skip-the-line tour
• Be awed by the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica
• Witness the beauty of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel
• Marvel at art from the immense papal collection in the Vatican Museums