Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica  - Skip the line

 

Beat the queues with priority access to three treasures of the Vatican: The Vatican Museums, the spectacular Sistine Chapel and the unparalleled St. Peters Basilica, and admire some of the most important art works in Christianity. Highlights - Discover works of art from the greatest Renaissance artists - Admire the exquisite frescoes in the Raphael Rooms - Fall in love with the intricate details of the Sistine Chapel Save time and skip the long queues to visit the Vatican Museums, the largest collection of Catholic art. Learn a little more about the history of the museums and take a semi-private guided tour of the Raphael Rooms, the four famous rooms which contain Raphael's fundamental frescoes. Head to the Pine Courtyard, and admire the Fontana della Pigna or "The Pine Cone" an enormous bronze sculpture that once sprouted water. Continue with a visit to the Pio Clementine Museum, which houses the private collection of Pope Julius II's Greek and Roman sculptures. No visit to the museums is complete without passing through the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and the impressive Gallery of the Candelabra, home to the giant candelabra and impressive marble monuments. Enter the Sistine Chapel and contemplate Michaelangelo's most famous frescoes, such as “The Last Judgement” and “The Creation of Adam”. Round off the tour as you step inside St. Peter's Basilica, with its breathtaking domed ceiling, that is not just an architectural marvel, but holds beautiful works of art; Michaelangelo's “La Pietà” “Baldachino” by Bernini and St. Peter's tomb, making it the most important church in Christianity. Important Information - Restrictions may apply St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public on Wednesday mornings due to the weekly Papal Audience. In this case, you will enjoy a 3-hour walking tour of Vatican Museums, Raphael's Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel.