Museums · BASILICA AND CATHEDRAL
Half of Europe’s best collections are still hanging in the buildings they were painted for. These 15 cover the domes, the treasuries and the crypts, priced, timed and clear on dress codes.
Follow a licensed guide through the Vatican Museums, Pio Clementine Museum, Belvedere Courtyard, map galleries, Sistine Chapel, and, when selected, St. Peter’s Basilica. Guides such as Marco, Paulo, Maria, and Fabio bring the art to life. Expect crowds, security, and 2 to 3 hours on foot.
“Fabio was very knowledgeable and made the four really interesting.”
This three-hour English tour takes you through the Vatican Museums, Gallery of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Guides such as Maria, Christian, Amy, and Laura bring the art to life, while timed entry helps limit time in line. Small-group upgrades are available.
“Highly recommend! Silvia was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. Don’t forget your comfy shoes for the walking!!”
Follow an expert guide through the Vatican Museums, Gallery of Maps, ancient sculpture halls, and Sistine Chapel. Choose the Basilica option for direct access to Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin. Guides speak English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese.
“Great information to understand the Sistine chapel and many other area and art and history.”
Follow an expert guide through the Vatican Museums, Gallery of Maps, Pio-Clementine Museum, and Sistine Chapel. Upgrade for St. Peter’s Basilica and a self-guided Dome visit. Guides speak English, French, Spanish, or German, with small groups available.
“Our guide Eugene was more like a professor of art and antiquities. Our group was in awe of the details and insight he enthusiastically shared. We all felt like we hit the tour guide jackpot, we hung on every word! It was the first time for two in our party and Eugene made the tour through all three destinations very special. Grazie Eugene!”
Meet near the Vatican Museums for a 2 to 3-hour English tour through the Courtyard of the Pigna, Vatican galleries, Sistine Chapel, and, if selected, St. Peter’s Basilica. Guides such as Ilaria, Cosmo, Christian, and Laura bring the art to life. Choose a 10-person or 20-person group.
“We loved our tour and our guide Petra was fantastic!! The guards kept redirecting us to control the crowds and she was a wealth of knowledge even off the typical tour route!”
Follow an English-speaking guide through the Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Fast-track entry saves time, but security still takes 20 to 30 minutes, and the guide may leave you before the basilica.
“Great comprehensive experience which ends with fast access to St Peter’s. That portion of the tour is on your own. Marco was great. Knowledgeable, easy to understand, and funny.”
Follow a licensed guide through the Vatican Museums, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and Sistine Chapel in 2.5 to 3 hours. Guides such as Antonio, Simona, and Paola are praised for clear, lively explanations. Choose the upgrade for St. Peter’s Basilica access.
“We had the most fantastic tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel yesterday. Our guide was absolutely brilliant — incredibly informative, engaging, and genuinely entertaining from start to finish. He had such an infectious enthusiasm for the history, art, and wonders of the Vatican. He practically bounced around with joy while explaining everything, and it made the entire experience come alive. You could tell he truly loves what he does, and that passion made all the difference. Not only was he knowledgeable, but he was also so helpful, warm, and professional throughout. He kept everything well organised while still making it feel relaxed and enjoyable. We learned so…”
Enter the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line access, then follow an English-speaking guide through the Pinecone Courtyard, ancient sculpture rooms, map gallery, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. Choose a self-guided or guided visit, with private and Basilica-access upgrades available.
“Laura gave us a very comprehensive tour of the Vatican museums and had so much historical insight and interesting stories about the art. Excellent tour! Highly recommend!”
Begin at the Venice Tours office near St. Mark’s Square, collect your ticket and audio code, then enter St. Mark’s Basilica with priority access. Explore Byzantine mosaics at your own pace, or join a guide such as Valentina or Francesco if your option includes one. A VR history experience and gallery circuit are also included.
“Tickets worked perfectly and the audioguide was a great addition to our visit to the Basilica. However, I don’t understand which “History Gallery” does this activity include.”
Spend about three hours with a licensed guide touring the Vatican Museums, Gallery of Maps, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. Skip-the-ticket-line entry saves time, while Basilica access is available with the selected option, subject to closures and security checks.
“I think this was one of the worst tours we have attended. The tour started late and the guide was in a rush to finish the tour. We did not get to know anything about the museum, only thing well explained was regarding sistine chapel. The guide wasn’t interested in sharing any insights about the museum and jusy showed us a few highlights along the way. I will not recommend this!”
Follow an English-speaking guide through the Vatican Museums, Gallery of Maps, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica in about three hours. Reserved entrances save time, while headsets help you follow the commentary. Guides such as Alessandra, Mary, Eleanor, and Cosmo have earned strong praise for clear, engaging explanations.
“Great tour. Paulina was amazing. Would recommend. Very informative. Easy process. Positive experience all around thanks to tour guide”
Follow an expert guide through the Vatican Museums, Belvedere Courtyard, sculpture halls, map gallery, and Sistine Chapel in 2.5 to 3 hours. The $73 tour includes skip-the-line museum entry, headsets, and an optional St. Peter’s Basilica visit. Guides such as Federica, Simona, and Ilaria are praised for clear, lively explanations.
“We loved Patrick”
Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a small English-speaking group, then ride a shared gondola through Venice’s canals. Guides such as Lucia, Valentina, Giada, and Alexander have earned praise for clear, lively history. Allow extra time, since the gondola may follow the main tour.
“Make sure you watch the virtual tour at the touring office. It was cool and gave interesting info about the history”
Meet your guide under the blue umbrella in Praza do Obradoiro for a 1.5-hour tour of Santiago Cathedral and Museum. Guides such as Carolina, Maria, Irene, and Miri explain the art, architecture, Camino, Botafumeiro, and royal tombs. Add 30 minutes for the Pórtico de la Gloria.
“Great Guide (Irene) she knew how to keep us interested !! The tour is long but very interesting!”
Meet your Tours of Rome guide near Cafè Vaticano for a 2 to 3 hour visit through the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Raphael Rooms. You’ll hear expert commentary, avoid the main entry queue, and receive an introduction to St. Peter’s Basilica before exploring it on your own.
“Elizabeta was an amazing tour guide. Super knowledgeable and engaging. Got us successfully through all the Vatican spots even with the crowds. Great tour and highly recommend Elizabeta as the guide and this experience. Worth it!!”
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