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Apostolic Palace: Our most recommended tours and activities

Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket

1. Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket

Take a stirring journey through art and religious history with skip-the-ticket-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Avoid the long ticket lines and then enjoy your visit at your own pace.  Wander through the Greek Cross Gallery to see elaborately-carved sarcophagi that might just contain the earthly remains of some of antiquity's famous kings and queens. Peek at the Cabinet of the Masks, or tour the Sala degli Animali to see a virtual menagerie of fantastic beasts, real and imagined. Walk the Upper Galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, to see how cartographers depicted the world through the ages. See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, and rest for a while in the Borgia Apartments. Then, it’s time to marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite Sistine Chapel, the crown jewel of the Vatican, and perhaps even of all the world’s art treasures.

Rome: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Official Guided Tour

2. Rome: Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Official Guided Tour

Skip the ticket line and gain fast access to both the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Once inside, meet your guide who will conduct your tour and reveal the intriguing story behind the seminal design. Enter the Pio Clementino Museum and get up close to the astonishing classical Roman and Greek sculptures, before walking through to the Gallery of the Candelabras which is populated with majestic marble structures throughout. Continue on to see the 40 maps frescoed on the walls of the Gallery of the Geographical Maps, the hanging renaissance artworks at Gallery of the Tapestries, and the four Raphael Rooms. Finally, marvel at Michelangelo's fresco "The Creation of Adam" in the Sistine Chapel.

Rome: Guided Baroque City Tour by Segway

3. Rome: Guided Baroque City Tour by Segway

Come with us to discover the beauties of Ancient Rome following our 2-hour tour with our ecological vehicles that will allow you to avoid long and stressful walks and at the same time using our green vehicles you will always respect the environment. Explore Piazza dei Santi Apostoli, Piazza Venezia, Largo di Torre Argentina, Campo dè' Fiori, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Piazza di Pietra, Piazza Colonna, Trevi Fountain, and more. Follow our guides on our totally green electric vehicles and discover with them the most beautiful squares and the most important monuments of the Eternal City while enjoying the city and avoiding fatigue. Our tours will also leave in the event of rain, however, we will ensure that the tour runs safely. The duration of our tours may be longer than planned for reasons beyond our control.

Rome: Lateran Palace Official Guided Tour

4. Rome: Lateran Palace Official Guided Tour

Join a guided tour to discover the inside of the majestic papal residence that played a key role in the history of the Church. Skip the line and immerse yourself in the spiritual beauty of this complex in southeast Rome. Once inside, your local guide will guide you through the main rooms of the Lateran Palace, such as the Hall of the Popes and the Hall of the Emperors. Make your way through the residence as you admire the frescoed vaults and magnificent ceilings. Continue your way towards the private apartment of the Bishop of Rome. Tapestries of fine workmanship, paintings of the great masters, and precious antique furniture will surprise you at every step. Finally, discover the Lateran Basilica through the stories of the great Prophets and Apostles.

Vatican City: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Private 3-Hour Tour

5. Vatican City: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Private 3-Hour Tour

Skip the ticket line on a private 3-hour Vatican tour for up to 2 persons. Your private guide will lead you through the vast collections of the Vatican Museums, highlighting the most important masterpieces. Experience centuries of art, as your knowledgeable guide recounts the intriguing stories behind the masterpieces you see and tells how they ended up at the Vatican. You’ll marvel at the astonishing Sistine Chapel, and you’re sure to be in awe as you stand and take in the magnificence of Michelangelo's frescoes that surround you. The tour continues with a visit to St. Peter’s, the largest and most important basilica in the Roman Catholic world. You’ll be amazed by the architecture and the works of art inside the church – including Michelangelo's Pietà. Due to Covid- 19 restrictions, you may have to visit the Basilica on your own. Before joining the line for the Basilica, listen to your guide explain the history of the Basilica and what you will see inside. Once you've seen the Basilica, exit to find yourself in spectacular St. Peter’s Square, a masterpiece designed by Bernini.

Christian Rome and Underground Basilicas 3-Hour Tour

6. Christian Rome and Underground Basilicas 3-Hour Tour

Enjoy a half-day walking tour of Christian Rome and discover underground treasures in some of the most sensational churches. Your guide will tell you fascinating facts along the way, leading you to the ancient Basilica of San Clemente, and the Cathedral of St. John in the Lateran Palace. Start at the Basilica of San Clemente, the only church in Rome to be built on 3 different levels. Constructed from the 1st to the 12th centuries, 2 underground floors can now be explored, including the Altar of Mithras from the 1st century. Continue to the church of the Santi Quattro Coronati, devoted to 4 anonymous saints and martyrs. In 2002, an extraordinary series of frescoes was uncovered depicting scenes from the Zodiac, Four Seasons, Liberal Arts, and King Solomon. Follow the story of the Emperor Constantine and Pope Sylvester in the Chapel of St. Sylvester, where it is said the famous Constitutum Constantini (Donation of Constantine) took place. End your tour at the Cathedral of Rome, also known as the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran. The oldest of the 4 Papal Basilicas, St. John Lateran boasts a splendid façade, but it’s the Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) that will catch your eye.

Rome: Guided Baroque City Tour by E-Scooter

7. Rome: Guided Baroque City Tour by E-Scooter

Come with us to discover the beauties of Ancient Rome following our 2-hour tour with our ecological vehicles that will allow you to avoid long and stressful walks and at the same time using our green vehicles you will always respect the environment. Explore Piazza dei Santi Apostoli, Piazza Venezia, Largo di Torre Argentina, Campo dè' Fiori, Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Piazza di Pietra, Piazza Colonna, Trevi Fountain, and more. Follow our guides on our totally green electric vehicles and discover with them the most beautiful squares and the most important monuments of the Eternal City, enjoying the city and avoiding fatigue. Our tours will also leave in the event of rain, however, we will ensure that the tour runs safely. The duration of our tours may be longer than planned for reasons beyond our control.

Rome: Papal Summer Residence Half-Day Trip

8. Rome: Papal Summer Residence Half-Day Trip

Take a tour of the Apostolic Palace, stroll through the Barberini Gardens, and walk in the footsteps of the pope himself on this thrilling half-day trip. After meeting your host near Termini Station, a train will take you to Castel Gandolfo, where you’ll transfer to a comfortable open-roofed bus. Enjoy the Barberini Gardens for an hour while the audio guide explains the interesting details of the area. You’ll be fascinated by the sense of history and grandeur as you pass through this historical must-see. Take in the breathtaking views of the picturesque Lake Albano – and be sure to take lots of photos. From there, you’ll step into the impressive Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope. Take your time to enjoy this world of pure artistic beauty. Visit the luxurious papal apartments, see the gallery of the papal portraits, the extensive Vatican Library, and much more!  An absolute must-do for any visitor to the area.

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What people are saying about Apostolic Palace

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4.5 / 5

based on 54,569 reviews

There is quite an extensive collection of items in the Vatican museum. The Sistine Chapel is beautiful. It is worth getting a guide - audio or written for the chapel. Easy to purchase the tickets with GetYourGuide, quickly received.

Very straightforward to get access and get the ticket. The most amazing sights at the museum and Sistine chapel! A definitely must-see when in Rome!

Was much bigger than I expected and took hours to go round but was worth it. Lots of amazing rooms.

Fast entrance through getyourguide and easy to take the tickets. I recommend.

No hassle and waiting in lines just enter and start exploring