Being the burial place of St Peter Rome, the Vatican has always been considered a holy city – a second Jerusalem, but besides that its museum is a chest of countless masterpieces: the astonishing gallery of statues, the fascinating gallery of maps, the gallery of tapestries and the Raphaels rooms. During your visit to the Vatican Museums you will have the opportunity to learn about the great artists who helped embellish one of the most fascinating sovereign states in the world.

Than prepare yourselves for a Stendhal syndrome effect as you enter the Sistine Chapel and lift your head up to the the most-probably most-famous and most-admired ceiling in the world and immerse yourselves into the “last judgment”, the seemingly never-ending fresco magnificently adorned by Michelangelo’s life-like, potent figures of Adam, God and Saints, and try to spot the artist’s self portrait on St. Bartholomew! Here the conclaves of cardinals have come together periodically, throughout the centuries, to elect a new pope, and Pope John Paul II called it the “Holy Spirit’s place of action”.

ONLY IF VATICAN+ST PETER'S OPTION IS SELECTED you will be accompanied by your guide to skip the line to the St. Peter's Basilica and be captivated by its beauty, from Michelangelo’s Pietà to Bernini’s enormous bronze altar. Please note: the Basilica option includes entry tickets only and does not include a guided tour inside the Basilica itself. Once inside, you are free to explore independently and admire the grandeur of one of the most magnificent churches in the world. To elevate your independent visit, you’ll receive access to our curated Basilica app, including an interactive digital map, carefully selected highlights, and expert commentary to ensure a seamless and enriching self-guided experience.