La Pietà Tours and Tickets

To dig deep into the history and art of St Peter’s Basilica, explore the church on a walking tour with a Vatican guide. From St Peter’s Square, walk to the basilica. Inside, listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims and Renaissance art masters who have left their marks on this iconic Catholic site, whose Michelangelo-designed dome dominates the Rome skyline.

Visit the Sistine Chapel without the crowds and explore the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica on this small-group tour in Rome. The Sistine Chapel receives around 25,000 visitors daily, so most people see it in a busy setting. This tour provides early-morning access before the general public, letting you admire Michelangelo’s frescoes in a quieter atmosphere before taking you into the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s. Entrance fees and skip-the-line access included.

Discover the renowned art and architecture of the Vatican on this skip-the-line private tour of the Vatican Museums. As you explore rooms like the Gallery of Maps and the Sistine Chapel, learn about the Renaissance artwork of masters like Michelangelo with in-depth commentary from a knowledgeable private guide. You’ll also visit St Peter’s Basilica and hear insider details about the Vatican, plus skip past all the entrance lines, even the priority ones.

Skip-the-line at the Vatican Museums on this tour of one of the world’s most renowned collections of art. With a private guide, go straight inside the complex to admire the Vatican’s architecture, marvel at works by masters like Raphael and Caravaggio, and see some of the ‘hidden,’ off-the-beaten-path sites that many visitors miss. Of course, you visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s famous frescoes, and enter St. Peter’s Basilica from the museums, avoiding the main entrance line.

The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica are home to some of the world’s top artistic masterpieces—and this seamless, small-group tour makes it simple to discover the collection highlights. See the Sistine Chapel and then delve deeper into the galleries: works like Raphael’s School of Athens and the ancient Laocoön and His Sons sculpture can be found within its walls. Then, continue to neighboring St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll view Michelangelo’s Pieta and other masterworks.

Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out more about Julius II, the pope who commissioned his works. Wander through Raphael's rooms as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters. Discover how the church's admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect. ** Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary but on days due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame. If the Raphael Rooms are an absolute must for you to see, we suggest you book one of our longer group tours: the Early Vatican Tour or the VIP Vatican Tour where the Raphael Rooms will be covered.**

Make the most of your time in Vatican City with this 5.5-hour tour of the Vatican Museums, the incomparable Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. See parts of the Vatican Museums collection that are often overlooked on shorter tours, including the Pinacoteca, and see masterpieces by Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo.

See the highlights of the Vatican and Ancient Rome in one history- and art-filled day during this small-group walking tour that includes priority entry to some of the city’s most visited sites. With skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, you’ll jump the queue at this ancient amphitheater, and then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Pass by the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, and end your tour in Vatican City for skip-the-line admission to the Vatican Museums, home to the Sistine Chapel and other Renaissance masterpieces. Numbers are limited to just six people.

The UNESCO–listed Vatican City is widely considered the jewel in Rome’s crown, but the site’s popularity means the admission queues can be long. On this tour, save time with skip-the-line entry and visit Vatican highlights including the Basilica of Saint Peter, Raphael’s Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. In a group of no more than 10 people, admire beautiful Roman and Greek statues, and hear the secrets behind Michelangelo’s frescoes.

Visit the must-see Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. Save tons of valuable vacation time with fast-access passes. With your dedicated guide, learn about the history of the important buildings and their epic collections of artwork through guided commentary.

The Vatican Museums is one of the most visited attractions in the world, and the daytime crowds can be daunting. With this exclusive early-access tour, savor the collections with a small group before the galleries open to the general public to avoid the throngs. Skip past the line at the entrance with fast-track tickets and admire works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and others with a guide for insights into their history and significance.

Step into the Vatican Gardens on a skip-the-line tour, and discover the artwork and nature that lies in the heart of the Vatican state. After exploring the tree-lined pathways that meander around foliage and architecture, you’ll visit the Sistine Chapel to admire its treasure trove of Renaissance art. Then, finish with a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica before a drop-off back in Rome. Numbers are limited to just 10 people for an intimate tour.

The Vatican contains one of the world’s largest and most attraction-packed museums, making the massive collections tough for most visitors to navigate. Enjoy a seamless, VIP introduction to the masterpiece-filled museums on this private guided tour, which includes skip-the-line admission tickets. Listen to enriching commentary as you get face-to-face with masterworks from Raphael, Michelangelo, and more.

Avoid the hassle of booking a private guide or group tour, and instead embrace this self-guided option. Simply load up the audio tour of St Peter’s Basilica on your smartphone, and then enjoy the wonders of the Vatican’s impressive church at your own pace. Explanations of key sites, including Michelangelo’s Pieta and the tombs of saints and popes, will leave you with a deep appreciation for this magnificent site.

Have only one day to discover the best of Rome? On this private, full-day tour, you’ll see the city’s major highlights without any of the hassle. First, discover the wonders of ancient Rome: meet your guide in the morning at the Colosseum before continuing to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Next, admire the Piazza Navona, see the Trevi Fountain, and stop by the Pantheon. Finally, one-way transfer will whisk you to the Vatican, where you’ll have time to explore the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and beyond.

Visit the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the general public on this exclusive private early morning Vatican tour, accompanied by a top-rated, expert guide. After enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the chapel and admiring Michelangelo’s masterpiece, you’ll visit the Vatican Museums - arguably the best collection of art in the world, seeing highlights such as the Laocoon and the Apollo Belvedere as well as some other hidden treasures. This Vatican tour also includes St Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and learn about art, history and religion.

Enjoy a private tour at the stunning Vatican Museums with an expert, entertaining and knowledgeable private guide through a maze of artwork and interesting stories and anecdotes. Skip the line for fast-track entry to the world famous Vatican Museums complex, made up of galleries with an impressive number of artwork and masterpieces. During your visit you will have the chance to see one of the wolrd's finest collections of sculptures, carvings, frescoes and paintings. Your expert tour guide will be your story-teller, focusing your attention on the most important masterpieces and making this experience easy and unforgettable. Stroll through the most interesting rooms such as the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps. Be stunned by Michelangelo's masterpiece inside the Sistine Chapel. At the end enter the beautiful St. Peter's Church, where the famous Baldachin by Bernini is. You will have also the opportunity to admire the incredible sculpture of "La Pietà" by Michelangelo.

Most tours cover the highlights of the Vatican museums in just a few hours. This full-day tour, however, gives visitors a comprehensive overview of the sumptuous micro-state, hitting the highlights and lesser-visited areas. See Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel; take a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church; see the tomb of Pope John Paul II, and much more. Hotel pickup, priority access tickets, and lunch are included.

The Vatican ranks among Rome’s most famous must-see sites, but the admission queues can be long. On this private tour, begin with pickup at your centrally located Rome hotel and beat the queues with skip-the-line entry. Explore the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica, and visit corners of the Vatican that many visitors miss. Along the way, hear the secrets of the beautiful Renaissance artworks you find.

If you’ve got limited time in Rome, make the most of it by booking this private highlights tour. Your guide will map out an itinerary that encompasses major must-sees including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Vatican Museums, with admission included. Along the way, your guide helps illuminate Roman history and culture, and highlight things that may otherwise go unnoticed.

Explore the largest Catholic church in the world from top to bottom with this in-depth tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. Learn about the history of this Renaissance masterpiece, beginning from St. Peter’s Square. Take the elevator up to the dome for bird’s-eye views over Rome, then marvel at the masterpieces by Michelangelo, Bernini, and other great artists inside the church. End by visiting the papal tombs in the crypt below the church.

Get an insider’s introduction to one of Vatican City’s most celebrated landmarks during this 90-minute guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. Learn about the history of St. Peter’s Square and head inside the basilica to admire the altar, mosaics, and artworks. Then, climb to the top of the dome designed by Michelangelo to enjoy panoramic views over Rome.

Beat the crowds to the Vatican with this private morning tour, complete with transfers from your hotel. Before the museum opens to the public, enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard. See the museum’s masterpieces including statues, paintings, and tapestries outside the congestion of regular opening hours. The tour includes both the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.

This tour was design to cover, in a half day and in a very comfortable way, the main places of Christianity. We'll discover how martyrs planted a seed for the development of Christian religion in Rome, that quickly started to gain followers over the dominant paganism, up to the conversion of the Emperor Constantine (IV century AD). Starting from Saint Peter's Basilica (the dome climb is included), you'll head to the Lateran and to the Holy Stair. Saint Mary Major's church will round off this amazing journey through spirituality and history.