Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica: Small Group Guided Tour

This small group guided tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is designed for those who want to get to know the essentials of the Vatican in an organised way and with clear explanations. You will start in the vicinity of the Vatican, where your guide will welcome you and provide you with fast-track entry to the Museums, avoiding the long queues.

Inside the Vatican Museums you will discover one of the most important art collections in the world, accumulated by the Popes over the centuries. You will visit outstanding areas such as the Pio Clementino Museum, home to masterpieces such as the Laocoön and the Apollo Belvedere, as well as the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and other rooms full of history and symbolism, always with the explanations of your guide and headphones so as not to miss any detail.

The tour continues to the Sistine Chapel, where you will be able to admire (except at times of specific works) Michelangelo's famous frescoes, one of the most famous ceilings and walls in the history of art. Your guide will have put you in context before you enter, as silence is required inside. It is a highlight of the visit, both for its artistic and spiritual value.

The experience ends in St. Peter's Square, where your guide will explain the role of St. Peter's Basilica in the history of the Church and Catholicism. From there, you will enjoy skip-the-line access to the Basilica to continue exploring it on your own, admiring its impressive interior, chapels and masterpieces. It's a convenient and complete way to visit the Vatican, without worrying about logistics and maximising your time.