Ferragosto (Assunzione di Maria)

This fascinating half-day tour incorporates the Vatican City’s most famous attractions, including the collection of Ancient Roman and Greek statues, Raphael’s Rooms, the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps, the Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter’s Basilica and Square and much more! Led by an expert guide, this tour includes pre-booked tickets ensuring you’ll avoid the queues before exploring the treasures of the Vatican.

Discover the spiritual and political center of the Catholic world on a guided experience through Saint Peter’s Basilica, one of the most extraordinary monuments ever constructed. Admire iconic masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s monumental Baldachin, while your expert guide reveals hidden symbolism, rivalries, and lesser-known details often overlooked by visitors. You’ll also identify the papal window used for blessings, the Loggia of the Blessings where new popes are presented to the world, and the famous chimney whose smoke announces the outcome of a conclave. Kings and emperors, Charlemagne included, knelt inside this church in a scene designed to broadcast one message: crowns answer to Rome. With headsets provided for clear narration, this tour offers a rich, structured introduction to the art, rituals, and power dynamics that shaped Christianity’s most important basilica. This tour is not suitable for children under 10 years of age.

Climb the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome. At the top, your guide will point out notable points of interest from one of the best views of the entire city of Rome.

Want to know what makes Rome one of the most spectacular cities on Earth? Join our Vatican Walking Tour for an unforgettable journey where history, faith, and beauty come together. 2025 is the Holy Year of Jubilee, one of the most significant traditions in the Catholic Church and the perfect time to discover the Vatican in its glory. Walk a route once taken by pilgrims in search of spiritual awakening and see the most iconic sites in Vatican City. Marvel at the imposing Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, stroll through Piazza Navona, and learn about the history of Castel Sant’Angelo, a former fortress, papal refuge, and prison. We’ll finish near Saint Peter’s Square, home to the Holy Door. Whether you’re a pilgrim in search of something holy or a curious traveller eager to explore Rome’s rich history, our Vatican Walking Tour offers a unique perspective on the Eternal City. Available as both a shared group tour and a private tour, depending on your preference.

Visiting museums and churches is not always fun when you have children but, we have designed this tour to specifically appeal to families with children. This skip-the-line 3-hour tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel can be customized to specifically appeal to your family. Everyone will enjoy this interactive tour and will have fun solving the quizzes and answering trivia questions. There will be scavenger hunts and many more activities involving the whole family and maybe a few prizes to win!!

No queuing and an opportunity to see the magnificence of the Vatican in a totally different atmosphere. This magical 2 or 3-hour evening tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel affords you an unforgettable way to see one of Rome’s top attractions away from the usual daytime bustle. You can wander the galleries and get much better views of the masterpieces by such great artists as Michelangelo, Raphael and may more.

Discover the Vatican on a Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with an Expert Private Tour Guide. Private Tour for an intimate experience Enjoy priority access entrance and tour: • Vatican Museums • Sistine Chapel • St. Peter’s Basilica Skip-The-Line Tickets are included.

Prebook private transport from your Rome hotel to the world-famous Vatican Museums in Vatican City, and ensure a hassle-free start to your day of sightseeing. Simply book this air-conditioned transport service with a private driver at a time to suit your schedule, and travel from your central Rome hotel to the Vatican City with ease.