Rome: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour

Embark on a tour of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel and delve into the heart of the Catholic capital. Discover artwork by Raphael, Bernini, and more. Unravel the mesmerizing history of these buildings with the help of a local guide. Get more time inside by taking advantage of skip-the-line entry. Begin by meeting your guide just outside of the Vatican. Then head with your group to the Sistine Chapel, and breeze past the long queues with your skip-the-line ticket. Be awestruck by the world-famous ceiling painting by Michelangelo. Marvel at the lifelike figures of Adam, God, and the saints. Explore the captivating Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and many other masterpieces housed within the Vatican Museum. Listen to your guide share fascinating insights with you about the artists who adorned this tiny city-state. Use the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like. Finally, if it is open, enter St. Peter's Basilica. Admire the incredible mosaics in all their splendor, including Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin. Your guide will not join you on this part of the tour, but rest assured skip-the-line entry is included.