Early Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica + Aperitivo

Explore one of the world’s greatest artistic treasures at the perfect time of day and enjoy a premium cultural experience in the heart of Rome.

Your journey begins inside the Vatican Museums, home to an extraordinary collection assembled by the Popes through the centuries. Admire masterpieces in the Pio Clementino Gallery, including the iconic Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere. Stroll through the breathtaking Gallery of Maps, the elegant Candelabra Gallery, and the intricate Gallery of Tapestries, featuring Flemish works crafted by Raphael’s pupils.

Continue into the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where you can marvel at Michelangelo’s world-famous frescoes, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment. This sacred masterpiece is one of the most profound encounters with art and spirituality anywhere in the world.

After leaving the Museums, follow your guide directly through the Scala Regia, the magnificent ceremonial staircase of the Vatican, to access St. Peter’s Basilica from within. Admire the grandeur of Michelangelo’s majestic dome and explore the world’s most important Christian church from the inside, without needing to cross St. Peter’s Square first.

At the end of the tour, enjoy a charming Italian aperitivo in a cozy location near the Vatican. Savor a selection of authentic Roman bites and snacks, paired with a refreshing drink — the perfect way to relax, unwind, and reflect on your unforgettable Vatican experience.

Itinerary

• Vatican Museums
• Sistine Chapel
• St. Peter’s Basilica
• St. Peter’s Square
• “Al San Michele” Bar & Caffetteria

What is included

• skip the line entrance tickets
• guide
• headsets
• pick-up service from centrally located hotels
• Italian Aperitivo

What is not included

• drop off

Please note!

• The museum requires that wheelchair-bound clients follow a different itinerary and are not allowed to join our regular tour.
• It is not permitted to enter churches in shorts, uncovered shoulders or miniskirts.
• It is forbidden to bring into the museum metal objects, backpacks, umbrellas.
• The pick up service is not included from B&B, Apartments, holiday homes or guest houses.
• The Raphael’s Rooms are not included in the tour and are visited only when the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
• Access to St. Peter’s Basilica requires each participant’s full name and a valid identification document.