Description - What to expect

With 2000 rooms compiling some of the greatest art collections in the world, managing your way around the Vatican Museums alone can be overwhelming. On this Vatican Museums tour, you will be led by an art and history passionate guide. Your guide will take you on a journey through time as you discover world-renowned works of art collected by generations of Papal rule.

Marvel at the sight of the Sistine Chapel, one of the most famous and fascinating sites in the world. Thanks to the genius of Michelangelo, an unforgettable experience is guaranteed! However, the Vatican Museums encompass much more than just the Sistine Chapel... Your guide will show you artistic jewels such as the Pio-Clementino Halls with the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Candelabra, the Tapestries, and the Maps Galleries.

After your Vatican Museums tour, head to admire the imposing beauty of Saint Peter’s Basilica. Its dome was designed by Michelangelo and has become one of the symbols of Rome. Inside the church, you can ponder the beauty of the world-famous sculpture “La Pietà” - another Michelangelo masterpiece and the only sculpture personally signed by the artist.

Follow your guide to discover the originality of yet another art genius - Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Admire the gold and bronze-covered Baldachin Altar, a truly incomparable work of art in its uniqueness, breaking all boundaries at the time. Your Vatican Museums tour ends in St. Peter’s Square, where you can stay in Vatican City for the rest of the day to further explore the place on your own.