Experience one of the world’s most renowned museums with your expert guide, marvel at masterpieces such as the Laocoön, and step inside the world’s smallest country

The Sistine Chapel, located within the Vatican City, is one of the most celebrated artistic treasures in the world. Famous for Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling frescoes and his Last Judgment on the altar wall, it serves both as a place of worship and the site of the papal conclave, where new popes are elected. The chapel’s intricate artwork, vibrant colors, and profound biblical scenes make it an unparalleled masterpiece of Renaissance art.

The Vatican Museums are made up of several smaller, distinct museums, each offering its own unique charm. One of the most remarkable is the Museo Pio Clementino, home to must-see treasures. In the Octagonal Courtyard, admire masterpieces like the Laocoön and the Apollo Belvedere. Step into the Round Room to find a massive marble bathtub watched over by a towering bronze Heracles. Don’t miss the Room of the Animals, filled with sculptures of various creatures, or the Gallery of the Candelabra, where exquisitely painted 3D ceilings will leave you spellbound.

Explore one of the Vatican’s many open-air courtyards, featuring a giant bronze pinecone sculpture that gives the space its name.