Boasting some of the greatest artworks ever created, the Vatican Museums can be daunting to visit—and you can easily spend a day trying to see it all. But if you’re short on time in the Eternal City or want to see the highlights, this carefully crafted Essential Sistine Chapel and Vatican tour is for you.

See why Michelangelo's frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel are often considered the greatest masterpieces of Western art. Admire the work of his most illustrious rival in Raphael’s iconic School of Athens. Discover how the two artists drew inspiration from recently unearthed masterpieces of ancient art like the Laocoon and Belvedere Torso.

Duration: 3 hours