Vatican highlights 3 hour tour with skip the line tickets and professional friendly guide who will guide you through the Vatican Galleries and the Sistine Chapel. During the tour, you will visit the main Vatican galleries such as the Pine Cone Courtyard and the Octagonal Courtyard to enjoy the view of the famous marble groups such as the Laocoon and his sons, the Apollo & the Torso. You'll learn, from your guide, stories and anecdotes hidden in the artworks. As you head to the Sistine Chapel you will see the Gallery of Maps, Tapestries & Candelabra and walk to the Sistine Chapel to discover Michelangelo's ceiling with the Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement. Michelangelo in only 9 years he painted the frescoes commissioned by Pope Julius II and Paul III. This tour includes a skip the line entry ACCESS ONLY to the St.Peter's Basilica (if option selected) Note: we do not give access to the Basilica on tour after 2:30 pm, on Wednesdays or on closing days set by the Vatican.