Your experience begins at Piazza Risorgimento, at the Touristation kiosk, where a Touristation staff member will personally accompany you to St. Peter’s Basilica and provide practical information, tips, and support to help you explore at your own pace. Entry to the Basilica is free, as it is an active place of worship.

Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the heart of Vatican City and one of the most visited religious sites in the world. Inside, you can admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and the magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo that dominates Rome’s skyline. The Basilica is an active place of worship, and entry is free of charge. This experience includes reserved access to the general queue, helping you enter more quickly and start your visit smoothly. Please note that all visitors must pass through mandatory security checks, and during high season, religious events, or special ceremonies, waiting times at security can still exceed one hour.

Afterward, dive into the heart of Vatican art with a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Led by a professional, licensed guide, walk through the most celebrated galleries, uncovering fascinating stories behind ancient sculptures, Renaissance masterpieces, and priceless treasures collected over centuries. The tour culminates in the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll admire Michelangelo’s extraordinary ceiling and The Last Judgment, learning the secrets, symbolism, and history that make this space one of the greatest artistic achievements of all time.