Explore paintings, sculptures, and tapestries across the Vatican's 2,000+ rooms with your expert guide. Starting at the Pinecone Courtyard, you'll get a preview of the treasures ahead. Between ancient statues and modern sculptures, your guide will highlight what to watch for in the Sistine Chapel, where no commentary is allowed.
Before the Chapel, visit the Gallery of Tapestries, the Hall of Maps, and the Gallery of Candelabra. Your guide will reveal hidden gems like optical illusions and tiny Columbus portraits, then give you time to reflect on Michelangelo's famous frescoes and subtle self-portraits.
Then, enjoy access to St. Peter's Basilica. Your guide will lead you beneath its towering dome, where you'll see Michelangelo's signed masterpiece, the Pietà. Feel free to stay and soak in the spiritual atmosphere before stepping into St. Peter's Square to admire Bernini's optical illusion and the basilica's grand façade.
Duration: 3 hours