Meet your tour guide at the tour office, located in the oldest neighborhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. Following an introduction by your guide, walk through the charming shops of the Borgo and get some local tips for eating and sightseeing in Rome. Learn a bit about the history of the Sistine Chapel, and then head to the square as a group, passing along the Via della Conciliazione. Admire the flags and surrounding embassies as you walk through this street, which serve as the primary access point to St.Peter's Square. Arrive at St. Peter's Square, which is marked by a towering Egyptian obelisk and enveloped by columns and statues of saints. Hear about the history of the square and the legendary artist Bernini who designed it. En route to the Vatican Museums, see and hear about how residents of the smallest city in the word go about their day-to-day life. Snap a photo of the Swiss guards the pontifical bodyguards in their distinctly Renaissance uniforms. Then, slowly head towards the museum's entrance, where you will be led to a special area reserved for skip-the-line groups. Walk through an astonishing collection of Roman and Greek statues, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Admire Michelangelo's famous works, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement at the Sistine Chapel. This spectacular fresco evokes lifelike images within the mind, vividly portraying stories of mankind in the biblical era. Finish off your tour with St. Peter's Basilica. You will be brought in front of St.Peter's Church, where a special entrance will allow you to enter directly from the museum and bypass the long queue out in the square.
May/04/2026 23:09:36
Great guide. Good event
May/04/2026 22:27:50
May/04/2026 20:06:19
Andrea was fabulous! Detailed tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel leaving the best to last, in my opinion, with St Peter's. Andrea looked after us perfectly, highlighting the important pieces and answering our questions.
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May/04/2026 18:40:16
very informative. However we felt it was a little rushed. we would have liked a bit more time to take in everything.
May/04/2026 18:39:56
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May/04/2026 11:20:58
Lucia was an amazing and thoroughly knowledgeable tour guide. We had the best experience possible! Thank you Lucia for the exceptional tour!
May/04/2026 09:24:55
May/04/2026 09:22:34
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Carl. He is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly enjoys what he does. The whole tour was a lot longer than we expected so we definitely got our moneys worth! Really enjoyed every moment and learnt so much that our heads were frazzled! It would have been to good to warn us that once you leave, you have to queue to get in again. We’d popped out for some lunch then took us 3.5 hours just to climb the dome, ouch!