Skip-the-Line Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

Explore the history of art at one of the world’s most impressive museums! Skip the long lines with guaranteed entry and dive straight into the Vatican Museums' vast corridors and galleries.

Your expert guide will lead you through the stunning Gallery of the Candelabra, the intricate Gallery of Tapestries, and the breathtaking Gallery of Maps, featuring painted topographical maps of Italy by Dominican friar Ignazio Danti. Discover how Renaissance Italians saw their world, and be captivated by Raphael’s masterpiece, The School of Athens, which perfectly captures the ideals of the Renaissance.

Next, step into the Raphael Rooms, where Raphael’s stunning frescoes depict classical themes and ancient history, showcasing his skill in blending art, philosophy, and storytelling.

Enter the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's iconic frescoes unfold above you in all their glory. Take in every masterpiece of the Last Judgement in silence and soak in the beauty of this timeless work.

Conclude your tour with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance known as the Scala Regia, (Latin for Royal Staircase). This passageway allows you to skip the long lines often forming to enter St. Peter's Basilica. See masterpieces of art, such as Michelangelo's La Pieta and the magnificent Il Baldacchino altarpiece by Bernini.