We are proud to offer 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 and St. Peter's Basilica.
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. Learn all about Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel.
After visiting the Sistine Chapel we will take a special tour guide passage to skip the lines into St. Peter's Basilica; the largest church in the word. Your guide will give you plenty of information about the Basilica and then you have free time to enter, with no lines.
The Vatican is cloaked with majesty and mystery, the best way to explore the wonders of the Vatican is with our Vatican experts.
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. St Peter's Basilica is a holy place of worship and is not subject to the rules of the Vatican Museums. The Basilica is subject to close with little to no warning and in this case, the tour will conclude in the Sistine Chapel.. All youth / students aged 18-25 years must present a valid photo student ID and document with date of birth. Students below the age of 18 will only be asked to show proof of age. . A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No bare knees, no bare shoulders no bare stomachs. You are allowed to wear shorts, dress and skirts however the cloth must fall long enough to cover the ball of the knees and shoulders for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.. A moderate amount of walking is involved.
You will find your Vatican tour guide 'at the very bottom of the Stairs' of Via Tunisi, holding signs that say MAXIMUS TOURS. These stairs are directly opposite the entrance of the Vatican Museum.
(We DO NOT meet on the steps of the Vatican Museums entrance you must cross the street).