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Skip the lines to the Hall of Mirrors with a friendly English speaking guide and roundtrip transport

Skip the line

Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

Enter the Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum, and see St. Peter’s Dome, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

Skip the Line

Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Exclusive Access

Palatine Hill

Best Views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus

Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate

Skip the line and gain direct access to the Raphael Rooms, Creation of Man & Scala Regia passageway

Privileged Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Explore St. Mark's Square's most iconic attractions with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

See the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Scala Regia, the exclusive passageway to the basilica 

Semi-Private Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica 

Travel the River Thames by boat then dive into British history at London's famous fortress

Tower Bridge

Legends and Lore Tour of the Tower of London

Polignano a Mare

Verona

Semi-Private Tour - Discover the Highlights of the Vatican in an extra small group! 

Scala Regia - Follow your guide down the Scala Regia, Bernini’s majestic staircase once reserved for papal processions. This passageway is only accessible to official guided tour groups.

End inside St. Peter’s Basilica - Enter directly into the basilica through this privileged access point. Your tour will conclude here, where you are free to explore further or continue your day discovering the rest of Rome. 

Vatican Museums - Uncover the historical details and impressive beauty of the Vatican's extensive art collection, featured throughout distinct galleries and halls.

Pinecone Courtyard - Pause in the serene Pinecone Courtyard, a beloved open-air space where art and nature blend seamlessly amidst the bustle of the Vatican.

Gallery of Candelabra - Follow your guide’s lead through a corridor lined with intricately carved marble candelabra and statues, each a clue to Roman history.

Hall of Maps - Take a stroll down the 120-meter-long (400 ft) corridor, where meticulously detailed maps of Italy from the 16th century adorn the walls.

Gallery of Tapestries - Ponder Raphael's intricate tapestries capture biblical tales such as The Miraculous Draught of Fishes and The Healing of the Lame Man.

Raphael Rooms - Home to Raphaels’ The School of Athens and The Parnassus frescoes, this suite of rooms reveals the height of Renaissance art and wisdom.

School of Athens - Decorated for Pope Julius II and Leo X by Raphael, you will truly understand why Raphael is considered one of the best ever.

Sistine Chapel - Gaze up at Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring ceiling and take in magnificently portrayed biblical stories, from Creation to The Last Judgment.

Charismatic, English-speaking guide

Pio-Clementino

Hall of Maps

Raphael Rooms & more

Sistine Chapel

Scala Regia passageway

St. Peter's Basilica

Max group size of 10

Wheelchair accessible

Meals

Guide gratuity

Book a unique experience that visits the Vatican in the early evening with fewer crowds

Skip the Line - Meet your guide at Caffè Vaticano

School of Athens - Spot philosophers like Plato and Aristotle and great minds like Socrates and Pythagoras in this enchanting piece by Raphael.

Sistine Chapel - As the home of Michelangelo’s famous vaulted ceiling masterpiece, ponder biblical stories in art form from Creation to The Last Judgment.

The Last Judgement - Deserving of its own stop within the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo’s powerful fresco is a fascinating depiction of the final divine judgment.

End inside the Vatican Museums - Your tour ends inside the Vatican, where you’re free to continue exploring the quieter halls and galleries at your leisure.

Vatican Museums - With skip-the-line tickets in hand, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Vatican Museums to uncover its magnificent art collection.

Pinecone Courtyard - Pause in the Pinecone Courtyard to take in timeless statues and beautifully manicured gardens looking spectacular in the early evening glow.

Pio-Clementino Museum - Explore halls filled with some of the world’s most important classical sculptures, including Laocoön and His Sons and Apollo Belvedere.

Hall of Maps - An astonishing 120 meters long (400 ft), this iconic gallery reveals Italy’s intricate terrain through the cartography of the 16th century.

Gallery of Tapestries - Ponder Raphael's intricate tapestries capturing biblical tales such as The Miraculous Draught of Fishes and The Healing of the Lame Man.

Raphael Rooms - Home to Raphael’s The Cardinal Virtues and The Parnassus frescoes, this suite of rooms reveals the height of Renaissance art and wisdom.

Skip-the-line Vatican Tickets

Expert English-speaking guide

Pio-Clementino Museum

Gallery of the Maps

Max 20 people

Tour guide gratuities

Meal

Hotel pick-up

Vatican at Closing Time with Sistine Chapel

Enjoy a tailored VIP Vatican experience with a dedicated private guide 

La Pietà by Michelangelo - This statue inside St. Peter's is celebrated today as one of the greatest ever made and also the only work of art ever signed by Michelangelo. 

La Pietà by Michelangelo

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel - Be among the first people to walk into the spectacular Sistine chapel and admire the masterpiece of Michelangelo, leaving the crowds waiting in line outside.

MIchelangelo's Masterpiece

Vatican Museums - See the finest collections in the Vatican Museums, with an art history expert to guide you.

Vatican Museums

Gallery of the Candelabra - Originally an open "loggia", this gallery was walled and closed some 200 years ago. The statues and candelabras on display here date as far back as the 3rd century B.C.

Gallery of the Candelabra

Gallery of the Tapestries - Some of the masterpieces in this gallery were designed after the cartoons drawn by Raphael. Look out for a tapestry that includes a spectacular optical illusion.

Gallery of the Tapestries

Gallery of Maps - On display here are maps that were painted over 400 years ago, yet still remain remarkably accurate even to this day.

Gallery of Maps

Raphael Rooms - Decorated for Pope Julius II and Leo X by Raphael, you will truly understand why Raphael is considered one of the greatest ever.

Raphael Rooms

Borgia Apartments - Visit the rooms that once served as the apartments of Pope Alexander VI. With all the scandal around this pope and his family, you'll wish these walls could talk.

Borgia Apartments

St. Peter's Basilica - The most important church in Christendom and home of the Pope. There's no better place to finish your private Vatican tour.

Baldacchino by Bernini - One of Gian Lorenzo Bernini's most celebrated works sits in the center of the basilica. Directly below it is St. Peter's tomb.

Baldacchino by Bernini

Skip-the-line early access Vatican private tour

Pio-Clementino Museum and Gallery of Masks

Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Maps

Raphael Rooms and School of Athens

Early entry to the Sistine Chapel

Explore inside St. Peter's Basilica (except Wednesdays)

A private, English-speaking Vatican guide

Private Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's Basilica Tour

See the wonders of the Vatican on a tailored private tour with expert guide and skip-the-line entry

La Pietà - Celebrated as one of the greatest statues ever made, this is the only work of art ever signed by Michelangelo.

La Pietà

Vatican Museums - Marvel at one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the world as you visit our favorite collections.

Laocoön and His Sons -  Get up close to some of the world's most iconic statues in the world, including Laocoön and His Sons.

Laocoön and His Sons

Gallery of the Maps - On display here are maps that were painted over 400 years ago, yet still remain remarkably accurate even to this day.

Gallery of Tapestries - Some of the masterpieces in this gallery were designed after cartoons drawn by Raphael. Look out for a tapestry that includes a spectacular optical illusion.

Gallery of Tapestries

Raphael Rooms - Decorated for Pope Julius II by the hand of Raphael, visit the apartments adorned in Raphael’s priceless frescos, including his glorious "School of Athens”.

Sistine Chapel - Enter Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and admire the incredible ceiling frescoes. Unless you see them in person, it's impossible to appreciate how beautiful they are. 

St. Peter's Basilica - St. Peter's Basilica is the most important church in all of Christendom, the home of the papacy and one of the most remarkable buildings ever built. There’s no better place to wrap up your tour.

Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums

Available entry times in the morning and afternoon

Pio Clementino and the best of the Vatican's galleries

Raphael Rooms and Borgia Apartments

Silent tour of the Sistine Chapel

A private, English-speaking guide with art history expertise

Hotel pick up and drop off

Food and beverages

Guide gratuities

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Private Tour

Climb St. Peter's Dome then tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Private Tour

Sistine Chapel - Take in the spectacular Sistine Chapel and admire the masterpiece of Michelangelo

Meet near St. Peter's Square for skip-the-line entry - Begin your morning in St. Peter's Square to beat the crowds into the Basilica

Meet Your Guide near St. Peter's Square

Explore St. Peter's Basilica - The most important church in Christendom and the home of the Pope. There's no better place to begin your Vatican tour.

Climb the Dome for incredible views - Enjoy the ultimate views of the Vatican and Rome with the Colosseum and "Wedding Cake" in the distance

Climb the Dome for Great Views

Michelangelo's La Pietá - Michelangelo made this statue at the early age of 24. When you see it, it will be difficult to believe that this is actually made of stone, considering its life like features.

Michelangelo's Pieta

Bernini's Baldacchino - One of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s most celebrated works sites in the center of the Basilica. Marvel at the gorgeous dome, directly below it is St.Peter’s tomb.

Bernini's Baldacchino

Skip-the-line Vatican Museums tour - No waiting around, your tour continues to the world famous galleries and artworks of the Vatican Museums.

Skip the Line to the Vatican Museums

Galleries of the Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabras - Take in the mastery of the Vatican Museums main galleries

Galleries of the Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabras

Raphael Rooms - Decorated for Pope Julius II and Leo X by Raphael, you will truly understand why Raphael is considered one of the most accomplished artists in history

Fun, English-speaking guide

Skip the line to St. Peter's Basilica

Elevator access

St. Peter's Dome climb

Guided Vatican Museums 

Vatican highlights and galleries

Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Dome Climb Complete Tour

Skip the line and gain quicker access to the Vatican so you can explore at your leisure

Entry Ticket - Meet at Viale Vaticano, 100

Entry Ticket

Vatican Museums - Your self-guided tickets include entry to the sprawling Vatican Museums, spanning 7 km (4.3 miles) of art-filled halls and galleries.

Pinecone Courtyard - A natural starting point inside the Vatican, pause in the Pinecone Courtyard to take in timeless statues and beautifully manicured gardens.

Pio-Clementino Museum - Wander between the most important of 12 rooms, pausing to admire ancient busts, Hercules portrayed in gilded bronze, and detailed mosaics.

See the Areas You Want to See

Hall of the Maps - An astonishing 120 meters long (400 ft), this iconic gallery reveals Italy’s intricate terrain through the cartography of the 16th century.

Raphaels Rooms - Step into four connected chambers, each a canvas for Raphael's frescoes that bring to life the grandeur and intellect of the Renaissance.

End your visit inside the Vatican Museums - Continue exploring at your own pace, including the famous Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of the Candelabras, among other treasures.

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