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Enjoy a semi-private Vatican tour with a maximum of six guests. With your expert guide and skip-the-line tickets, explore the Vatican Museums, experience the wonders of the Pinecone and Octagonal Courtyard and the Belvedere Torso. Admire Constantine’s coffins and unique sculptures while learning about Church history, the Popes, and the artworks. After this, it’s time to head over to see one of the stars of the tour – Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. Admire the 8,000 square feet of this masterpiece standing in its center surrounded by paintings. After the Chapel and all its glory, your tour guide will take you towards your final stop, St. Peter’s Basilica* where you will enjoy exclusive access to the most immense and ornate Catholic church in the world. Visit one of the most stunning pieces of art in the basilica, Michelangelo’s statue of the Pietà, depicting the Virgin Mary holding her dying child in her arms.

Get early morning access into the Vatican Museums to admire countless works, and beautiful courtyards! Together with a truly small group of only 6 participants max, or in your very own private group, you will be able to avoid the big crowds and quietly enjoy these wonderful masterpieces. The Vatican Museums is on everyone’s Rome itinerary so you can imagine it gets quite full, quite quickly. This tour guarantees the personalized and intimate feel that is only possible with our truly small group size, or in your very own private group. We believe that having an intimate experience makes ALL the difference! With your expert local guide, make your way through the vastness of the Museums, with the greatest highlights of the Papal art collection, the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, and of course the exceptional Sistine Chapel. Finish with the incredible Saint Peter's Basilica.

Skip the long lines and step straight into the wonders of the Vatican with exclusive skip-the-line access! Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Vatican Museums, where every corner is a masterpiece. Your expert-guided itinerary highlights the most significant treasures, ensuring you experience the very best. Next, enter the legendary Sistine Chapel and gaze in awe at Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, including the mesmerizing *Last Judgment*. Witness this world-famous masterpiece up close—an unforgettable experience. Finally, admire the stunning Raphael Rooms, a jewel of the Italian Renaissance. Get access to explore St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church on Earth.

Meet at our comfortable offices less than a block from the museum entrance. Join our small group Vatican tour in the early morning with a top-notch tour guide and get the earliest entrance available to the museums, Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms. In a small group, you will be able to discover with no rush the extraordinary abundance of history and art. Your guide will tour you through these corridors and halls, pointing out the exhibits on display. Once through, the Sistine Chapel awaits you. The finale of our early entry Vatican tours culminates in St. Peter’s Basilica. Majestic and inspired, it is the perfect place to come full circle on the morning’s itinerary. Feast your eyes on Michelangelo’s Pietà and admire the stunning interior of the dome he designed, as well as Bernini’s massive bronze baldachin sitting over the Pope’s private alter directly above St. Peter’s tomb and other little-known details that can only be spotted when inside!

Skip the long lines and make the most of your visit to the Vatican Museums with timed, priority entry. Step straight inside and explore the must-see highlights with your expert guide, including the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, the iconic Raphael Rooms, and the stunning Gallery of Maps. Learn the fascinating history, art, and architecture behind each masterpiece for a richer, more memorable experience. For a more personal touch, upgrade to a small-group tour, or extend your day with priority access to the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica. Prefer to focus exclusively on the Basilica? Select the dedicated guided option and discover its history, art, and grand architecture in detail. Pressed for time? Choose the 1.5-hour express tour to breeze through the Vatican Museums and be among the first to admire the Sistine Chapel. Important: St. Peter’s Basilica is not included in all tours. When included, the guided visit is followed by free time to explore on your own.

Take a guided tour of the Vatican City and discover the Vatican Museums, walk inside the Sistine Chapel, see the glorious work of Michelangelo and take a trip to St Peter's Basilica.

We are proud to offer one of the most comprehensive 3 hour Semi Private Vatican Highlights Tour available, all with skip the line access and a group maximum of 10 people. Cover all the must-sees of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Rooms of Raphael, and the Old Papal Apartments. Your professional English speaking guide will lead you through the largest collection in the world and show you the most impressive works of art of Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Raphael and many others. Included in this tour are such wonders as the Gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Belvedere Torso, Laocoön, and the Greek Cross Room. Learn all about Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. The Vatican is cloaked with majesty and mystery, the best way to explore the wonders of the Vatican is with our Vatican experts.

This no-wait access Vatican Museums tour includes all the must-see places of the Vatican Museums such as the Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps, the Gallery of the Tapestry and the famous Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's 'Last Judgement' and 'the Creation of Adam' Discover the Sistine Chapel. - Admire the paintings of the genius Michelangelo. - Know all the details and secrets of the most important paintings of the Vatican City.

Make the most of your time in Rome with a 45-minute guided tour of the Pantheon, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Skip the ticket lines and dive straight into exploring this ancient marvel, famous for its awe-inspiring dome—the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world. Your expert guide will share captivating stories about the Pantheon’s evolution from a temple for all Roman gods, built under Marcus Agrippa, to its reconstruction by Emperor Hadrian, and its preservation as a Christian church since the 7th century. Enjoy an engaging experience as you uncover the history, architecture, and enduring legacy of this must-see site. Highlights - Fast-track entry to the Pantheon for a hassle-free visit - Learn about its history, from ancient Rome to the present day - Explore with a knowledgeable and professional guide

Start your visit by meeting your tour guide outside of the gallery where you will receive a brief introduction to one of the most important museums in the Eternal City: Borghese Gallery and its enchanting surroundings, make the most of our reserved entry ticket and save precious time without waiting in the line. Expect to be dazzled by works from Bernini's captivating 'Apollo and Daphne' to Caravaggio's 'St. Jerome' not to mention the infamous works by Raphael and Leonardo Da Vinci. This is an art haven not to be missed on your visit to Rome.

Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. Gain fast-track access to St. Peter’s Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, among others, before descending to the papal crypts below. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the renowned Swiss Guard.

The Express Access to Sistine Chapel in Rome, in a small group of 6 participants is a perfect 2 hours tour that will allow you to visit the Sistine Chapel and Raphael rooms in the early morning. With your expert local guide, you will have direct access into the Sistine Chapel with no waiting in lines to fully absorb the beauty of Michelangelo's masterpiece prior to large tourist groups arriving! Your guide will then take you to the Raphael rooms for an intimate experience with these fresco masterpieces. Our small group size of maximum 6 people creates a friendly environment where you can interact with your knowledgeable guide, and enjoy the peace of an almost-empty museum. Your guide will then lead you back to the Museums' galleries, where you will be given information on how to enjoy the rest of your time inside the wonderful Vatican Museums.

Skip the long lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with exclusive no-wait access. Make sure you don't waste your time during your roman Vacation and spend more time admiring the wonderful art collected by the popes over centuries. Get the chance to visit the beautiful Raphael Rooms and make sure you don't miss out on the magnificent statue " Laooconte", the one said to have been an immense inspiration for Michelangelo. Last but not least, visit the beautiful Sistine Chapel and admire the beautiful ceilings that represent scenes from the book of Genesis.

Explore the figures, technique, and meaning of Michelangelo's frescoes created during his four years of passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Learn about Pope Julius II, who commissioned the works, and explore Raphael's rooms with our expert guide, uncovering the stories behind the depicted characters. Discover how the Vatican Museums' vast collection of treasures was recovered after years of neglect. Please note: The Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary, but due to crowding, timing, and the Vatican Museum's crowd flow, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time. If the Raphael Rooms are essential, we recommend booking one of our longer tours: the Early Vatican Tour or the VIP Vatican Tour. Disclaimer: Reservations made less than 72 hours in advance will end in the Vatican Museums, as we cannot guarantee skip-the-line access to St. Peter's Basilica.

Visit Galleria Borghese with this Exclusive Semi Private small group tour limited to 15 people. Book your visit to one of the most famous villas in Rome. Enjoy the possibility to enter without queuing. Open your eyes and be dazzled by the works of Caravaggio, Canova, Bernini, and Raphael. During this tour you will be able to know the story behind the famous sculpture of Apollo and Daphne, you will be amazed by the wonderful works of Bernini, Canova and the most famous paintings by Caravaggio. Walk through the twenty rooms where you can admire the famous painting of "Young Sick Bacchus" by Caravaggio or the Boy with a Basket of Fruit. Let yourself be enchanted by the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which comprise a significant percentage of his output of secular sculpture, starting with early works such as the Goat Amalthea with Infant Jupiter and Faun to his dynamic Rape of Proserpine, or the iconic Apollo and Daphne which are considered seminal works of baroque sculpture

Explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour of the Vatican's highlights with skip-the-line tickets included. Admire the Pio Clementino and Raphael Rooms.

Fill your visit to the Vatican with extra meaning, history and interesting facts with an expert guide. Enjoy a comfortable group experience with a maximum of 15 guests. Step inside the most important galleries and rooms, such as the Gallery of the Maps, Pio-Clementino Museum to discover the world's most significant collection of art. This tour lets you into the secrets of the art works, following the intriguing history of the state of the Holy See, revealing the background stories about its great treasures. Admission is included and will allow you to enter the Vatican without having to wait in a long line at the entrance.

This Museum complex houses an extraordinary selection of art, sculptures, and historical treasures accumulated by the popes over centuries. You will embark on a journey through time, exploring masterpieces of art and culture. The Vatican Museums are home to some of the most celebrated works of art, including those by Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and others. The Museums not only offer an incredible opportunity to experience these works, but also provide a deeper understanding of the history, religion, and culture of the Vatican. Your tour will take you through various galleries: Pio Clementino Museum with its ancient sculptures, Gallery of Maps, and the stunning Raphael Rooms. No visit is complete without experiencing the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes adorn the ceiling and the iconic Last Judgment graces the altar wall. To complete your experience, sit back and relax with a 3-hour panoramic bus tour, available any time during the day.

The Pantheon is inseparably tied to Rome, and no visit to the city would be complete without a visit to this impressive monument. The beauty of the Pantheon is undeniable. French writer Stendahl even described it as “the most beautiful relic of ancient Rome, a temple so well preserved that it appears as the Romans must have seen it in their times.” Explore the historic structure on a Pantheon walking tour, available in four languages. Admire the largest unsupported dome in the world and explore the famous Raphael’s tomb. Learn how a Roman temple became the last resting place for artists and royalty. Admire the impressive dome and its oculus and explore the famous tombs. Explore the history and lesser-known facts about the best-preserved monument from Ancient Rome on a one-hour guided tour of the Pantheon. Learn how the basilica has represented the expression of the glory of Rome for over 2,000 years.

Skip the long queues and enjoy a seamless entry with the help of our on-site staff, ready to assist you at every step. Once inside, explore freely at your own pace, taking in the beauty and history of the site without being rushed. If you prefer a more in-depth experience, choose one of our upgraded options in your preferred language — your visit will then be guided by an expert tour guide who will bring the site to life with fascinating stories and insights.