Vatican City

September 24, 2025

Depart hotel: 1:15 pm

Tour start time: 2:00 pm

Before you go

Trip details:

Company: Tours by Locals

Guide: Maria Rosaria P.

Phone number: (+) 393932065434

Meet up time: 2:00pm

Meet up Location: 99 Viale Vaticano, Roma, Lazio, 00165, Italy (See google maps linked above).

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Items to Note: There aren’t skip-the-line tickets for St. Peter’s Basilica, so know the possible queues could impact tour duration. Also, allotted-time slot entrances are valid only 30 minutes after the time reserved. The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are closed on SUNDAYS and Catholic Holidays. On WEDNESDAY morning there is a possibility that St Peter's Basilica is unavailable due to the Papal Audiences during which access to St Peter's Basilica is closed until 1:00 pm. On rare occasions, the St. Peter's Basilica closes WITHOUT NOTICE. If this happens, you'll spend full hours touring the Vatican Museums and the Sistine ChapelThe guide is NOT responsible for this issue.If you are unable to reach your guide on the mobile phone provided in the event of an emergency, please call the ToursByLocals emergency line at +1-604-636-7058.

Itinerary:

Start your journey at the Vatican Museums, where a world of art and history awaits you. Your guide will lead you through the Pinecone Courtyard, named for its iconic ancient bronze pinecone sculpture, setting the stage for the treasures to come. From here, step into the Chiaramonti Gallery, a corridor filled with Roman statues, busts, and reliefs, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Continue to the Pio Clementino Museum, where you’ll explore the Courtyard Ottagono and the Rooms of Animals. These spaces are filled with sculptures, including realistic animal statues and mythological figures, each piece with a unique story. Move into the Gallery of Statues and the Room of Muses, where you’ll encounter intricate statues and learn about their historical significance.

Next, you’ll step into the Rotonda Room and the Greek Cross Room, home to some of the most awe-inspiring ancient Roman sculptures and elaborate mosaics. As you continue, you’ll pass through the Gallery of the Candelabra, filled with elegant marble candelabras and classical sculptures.

Then, make your way to the Gallery of Tapestries, where immense, finely woven tapestries depict stories from both religion and history, followed by the Gallery of Maps, which will transport you across centuries-old maps of Italy, all meticulously painted in vibrant detail.

From the Vatican Museums, you’ll be guided to the magnificent Sistine Chapel. Stand in awe as you take in Michelangelo’s masterpieces, including the famed ceiling fresco, "The Creation of Adam." Your guide will share insights into the artistry and symbolism, deepening your appreciation for these iconic works.

Finally, visit St. Peter’s Basilica. Inside, marvel at its immense scale, Michelangelo’s "Pietà," and Bernini’s grand altar. Your guide will help you discover the basilica’s many masterpieces and architectural feats. Step outside to take in St. Peter’s Square, with its grand colonnades and beautiful fountains, a perfect place to reflect on your unforgettable journey through Vatican City.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Private Guide