Itinerary
- St. Peter's Square: Enjoy an audience with Pope Leo XIV, and pray with him to receive the Apostolic Blessing on a full-day tour of the Vatican City.
- Vatican City: Introduction to the Vatican City and Vatican History.
- Sistine Chapel: You will also have the unique and exclusive experience to visit the Sistine Chapel almost alone. It's a real privilege to see it with a tiny crowd. Admire the major representatives of Italian art such as Leonardo, Perugino, Beato Angelico, and many more
Towards the end of this tour, you will visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s masterpiece: The Last Judgement.
Your tour will end up at around 10:30 am.
Enjoy some free time until 1:45 pm when you need to show up at our office in Via della Polveriera 8 (near the Colosseum) to join your group for the second part of your tour. - Vatican Museums: Discover the treasures hosted by one of the largest and most-visited museums of the world enriched by a huge number of masterpieces collected through time.
Taking a spectacular big spiral staircase you will be introduced to the impressive greatness of the Vatican Museum.
Admire the best of the ancient world by visiting the Greek and Roman sculpture sections. A collection of classical art masterpieces that admire the beauty of several sculpture groups, for example, the statue of Laocoön and His Sons which is one of the most famous ancient sculptures.
Pass by the Chandelier Gallery, named by the several marble chandelier decorating this section.
Be astonished by the elegant Tapestry gallery, wallpapered by the finest tapestry worldwide, realized by Raphael's disciples.
Visit the Maps Gallery, a complete exhibition of maps representing Italy as it was seen by cartographers in 1581.
Enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the Vatican Garden
and much more ...
Includes
- Vatican Museum Group Tour
- Papal Audience Tickets and on site assistance
- Skip the Line Entrance
- Headsets for the Vatican Tour to hear your guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Details
Take part in a truly special experience that can only be found in Rome — the Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV. This sacred event allows you to see the Pope in person, pray with him, and receive the Apostolic Blessing.
The tour also includes skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire some of the most important works of art in history, including Michelangelo’s famous frescoes.
This experience offers a meaningful combination of faith, art, and history, providing a deeper connection to the traditions of Roman Catholicism and the cultural treasures of the Vatican.
Perfect for individuals, couples, and families, this tour is both inspiring and enriching — a memorable experience for the heart and soul.
The tour also includes skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire some of the most important works of art in history, including Michelangelo’s famous frescoes.
This experience offers a meaningful combination of faith, art, and history, providing a deeper connection to the traditions of Roman Catholicism and the cultural treasures of the Vatican.
Perfect for individuals, couples, and families, this tour is both inspiring and enriching — a memorable experience for the heart and soul.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and Vatican Museum. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- The Vatican Museum entrance management does not distribute individual tickets to groups. In case of late arrivals, or persons who only want a tickets, we are not able to give you only admission tickets.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Seats during the audience cannot be guaranteed as it is a public event
- We inform you that the papal audience ticket is totally free, so, in the event that the Papal audience does not take place for reasons not dependent on our will, a partial refund for the on-site assistance service we will be guaranteed.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check.Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- You must have a valid photo ID to enter the monuments (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Note: the tour will not operate on religious holidays
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- Not recommended for people with walking difficulties
- Not accessible for walker users
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.
