This tour will offer you a more personalised and in-depth experience of the historical Sistine Chapels and Vatican Museums. Our experienced guides go the extra mile, using ipads to illustrate our stories and explanations. Since you are in a small group, our guides also have far more time to interact with you and answer any questions you may have. 

This tour includes:

Renaissance Rome: 
The tour focuses on the Renaissance period during which the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms and Saint Peter’s Basilica were built. Here, we will spend around 20 to 25 minutes so you have plenty of time to absorb the atmosphere of this unique building. Our guides will also tell you about the Popes of Rome, their enclave and the fascinating story of how they are elected to office. 

Michaelangelo and the Sistine Chapel
You will learn about the life and times of Michaelangelo at the Vatican, his relationship with Pope Julius II and relive how he worked alongside fellow artists to create their masterpieces including his pieta. You’ll also hear about the intense rivalry he experienced with his contemporary artists. Along with our expert guides, you will tour the Sistine Chapel spending as much time as possible viewing and discussing one of the most famous works of art in the world. 

Saint Peter’s Basilica
We will then visit Saint Pater’s Basilica – the world’s most famous and largest Catholic Church. It is home to masterpieces by Michaelangelo and Bernini. We’ll also go back to the story of the Basilica’s namesake – Saint Peter and the life story of the simple fisherman who became the first Pope of Christianity. 

Other Vatican highlights
We will also have time to take in the Belvedere courtyard, the impressive Pio Clementino museum with its beautiful Greek and Roman statues. Our guides will also show you the stunning candelabra gallery and the tapestries gallery as well as the astonishing Raphael rooms, the Borgia’s apartment and examples of Bernini and Bramante’s work. 

Saint Peter’s Square
The final part of the tour will focus on Saint Peter’s square – home to important Papal ceremonies. Here you will have time to admire Michaelangelo’s Dome and Bernini’s colonnades.

• This tour is of a historical area and is not fully accessible for wheelchair users. However, please contact us directly and we will be able to take you on alternative routes suitable for wheelchair users.

• At times, St. Peter’s Basilica closes without notice. No refunds are available as these events are beyond our control.

• There is a dress code for St Peter’s Basillica. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed.

• Please wear comfortable footwear as this tour involves a lot of walking.

• This tour is conducted in English

Important

• Our day tours operate with a minimum of 4 people, for this reason in the case the tour you have booked is not confirmed yet you will be provided with detailed instructions on your voucher on how to proceed and find out whether the tour is confirmed or not.

• Credit card details will only be used to guarantee the reservation. Charges will be made as soon as we reach the minimum required to operate the tour.

• It is important that you enter your contact details and accommodation address in Rome in the check-out page for contact during emergency, if any.

Cancellation

• No refund or cancellation  after confirmed booking