About Rome
Why Choose It?
- Absorb more than 2,000 years of history and culture.
- Witness the ethereal beauty of the Sistine Chapel's frescoes.
- Marvel at the miraculous relics housed inside Saint Peter's Basilica.
Tour Description
You are on holiday in Italy, so why not make the most of Rome during a visit of the Vatican Museums, the magical atmosphere of the Sistine Chapel and a guided tour inside the most important Catholic Church in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica. Marvel at the miraculous relics housed inside it. Walks Inside Rome will be able to take you on a best Sistine Chapel Tour to admire the ethereal beauty of its frescoes.
A Vatican and Sistine Chapel private tour will take you through the splendor of the Rome of the Popes. A dedicated expert English-speaking guide has selected the very best of the Vatican’s collection, and condensed it just for you. So you can be sure that during your time in the Vatican City you don’t miss anything.
A guided tour with an official and private guide
In the company of an expert guide, you will visit the main sections of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. An unforgettable guided tour inside the splendid Vatican City which house one of the largest collections of masterpieces in the world.
- The fascinating experience in the Eternal City begins with the astonishing collection of the many masterpieces of the Vatican Museums. Here important works of art from the Egyptian period to the end of the Renaissance are kept, ancient statues such as the mythological Laocoon, the Apollo Belvedere and you have the opportunity to admire the magnificence of the Raphael Rooms and his frescoes, absolutely not to be missed once you are in the Italian capital.
- The Sistine Chapel is so famous that it almost needs no introduction. Impossible not to visit this incredible mix of paintings by the most glorious artists, such as Botticelli, Perugino, Ghirlandaio that adorn walls. However, they are quite literally overshadowed by the masterpiece above: Michelangelo’s frescoes decorate the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling, depicting Old Testament scenes as rich as meaning as they are in color. Your seasoned guide will you explain the history and hidden meaning of the fresco. Admiring the creation of Adam or the Day of Judgment created by Buonarroti means experiencing a strong emotion, spending time in silent contemplation there would be such a pleasure. Nowadays, it still serves as the Pope’s personal chapel.
- The final stop (for tours lasting an additional hour) is the famous St. Peter’s Basilica, a true concentrate of beauty and majesty. Here there are the dome designed by Michelangelo and several world-renowned artworks as Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin, a huge bronze sculpture which stands above the main altar – where it is located the presumed tomb of St. Peter – made in the 17th century. At the end of the visit, outside Saint Peter’s Basilica, in the center of Saint Peter’s Square stands an obelisk brought to Rome by the mad emperor Caligula. This large square is known above all for the “Urbi et Orbi” blessings pronounced by the Pope at Easter and Christmas.
Discover the Sistine Chapel with Walks Inside Rome
For over 20 years Walks Inside Rome, a travel and guided tour agency, has been offering immersive, authentic and educational private and small-group tours in the Eternal City and beyond.
Our team of licensed local guides are experts in art, history, archaeology and food, a combined expertise and experience which transforms your stay in Rome into something truly exceptional.
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To consult our catalog of tours and experiences, please visit our website or contact us directly. We can’t wait to hear from you so we can customize your Sistine Chapel Tour, Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica and start exploring together!
**A three-hour tour is also available which excludes St Peter’s Basilica, concluding instead in St Peter’s Square.**
- Itinerary:Vatican Museums highlightsSistine ChapelSaint Peter's Basilica (optional inside)Saint Peter's SquareCustomizable additional extras
- Included:Skip-the-line ticketsPrivate licensed guide
- Wheelchair accessible:Yes.
- Meeting Point:Vatican Museums entrance (under the statue of Michelangelo and Raphael)
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Our guides are fluent in English and have a contagious passion for the inspiring cultural heritage of our Italian cities. Experts in their fields, they will immerse you in the hidden histories and intriguing lives of history's great protagonists. So much to see, so easy to miss out: with the help of our guides, visit the most absorbing sites and uncover the stories that have changed the world. Don't miss this fascinating journey!
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