

Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour with a Local Guide
Explore the full itinerary for Skip-the-Line St.Peter's Dome, Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour in Rome, Italy. This culinary tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 4 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

Skip the long lines and get your tour started right away. Meet your guide outside the Vatican Museums and go straight to the luxurious exhibitions and rooms such as the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Highlights of the vast collection on display at the Vatican Museums include the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo that were collected by various Popes throughout the centuries.

Next, you’ll enter the glorious Sistine Chapel and behold Michelangelo's famous frescoes "The Last Judgment," and "The Creation of Adam."

Next, you will see the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica from an up close perspective. A lift ride will take you to the main level inside the vault, offering a fantastic view of the staggering mosaics and embellishments. From this view you really can admire the artisans’ effort and technique used for such intricate work.

When you return to ground level, explore St. Peter’s square