The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and S.Peter's Basilica

This tour offers a captivating journey through one of the world’s most renowned art collections, filled with masterpieces spanning centuries of history. The experience begins with the courtyards and galleries that house treasures from ancient Greece and Rome, as well as works from the Renaissance and Baroque. Highlights include the Gallery of Maps and the Raphael Rooms, adorned with stunning frescoes by Raphael. The tour of the museums culminates in the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgment frescoes are both awe-inspiring and humbling. You will then learn about the incredible Piazza San Pietro and its breathtaking Basilica. The tour is not just an artistic journey but also a spiritual experience, as it reflects the history of the Catholic Church and its centuries-old role in the preservation and promotion of art and culture. ATTENTION! you are not allowed inside the Sistine Chapel wearing shorts, mini-skirts, or with bare shoulders. Only small backpacks or handbags allowed.

Begin with an overview of the Vatican Museums’ history in the courtyard, view iconic sculptures, including the Apollo Belvedere and Laocoön and his sons, two masterpieces of classical art. Walk through the Gallery of Tapestries, illustrating scenes from the life of Christ and the papacy and proceed through the Gallery of Maps with frescoes of historical maps of Italy, each beautifully detailed and filled with fascinating insights. Enter rooms painted by Raphael and his workshop, including the famous School of Athens, celebrating philosophy and classical knowledge. Conclude the tour with Michelangelo’s masterpiece—the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Take in the awe-inspiring Creation of Adam and the dramatic Last Judgment frescoes. After the Vatican Museums we will discover Piazza San Pietro and its Basilica, the largest catholic church in the world filled with breathtaking artworks.