front view of the St Peter Basilica
People admiring the Sistine Chapel
Reserved Access

Full-Day Combo: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & The 4 Papal Basilicas Tour

4.87
(11,187 Reviews)
10h
English
Flexible
Tue, Thu & Sat
08:00, 08:30 & 09:00

  • Get priority entry to the Vatican Museums, then follow an expert guide through the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.
  • After a midday break, visit Saint Mary Major, Saint John Lateran, and Saint Paul Outside the Walls—completing all four of Rome’s major Papal Basilicas in a single day.
  • Climb the Holy Stairs, a sacred site long associated with Jesus’s final journey before Pontius Pilate.
  • Benefit from priority access, knowledgeable guides, and carefully crafted itineraries, so you can enjoy Rome and Vatican City’s sacred landmarks.

Tour Description

What's Included

  • Expert Tour Guides
  • Priority Entry to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip-the-Line Access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Guided Visits to the Four Major Papal Basilicas of Rome
  • All transfers in an air-conditioned coach
  • All Entrance and Reservation Fees
  • Audio Headsets
  • Gratuities (welcomed and appreciated)
  • Private Pick-up & Drop-off

Sites Visited

  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Gallery of Maps
  • Gallery of Tapestries
  • St. Peter’s Basilica
  • St. Peter’s Square
  • Holy Stairs – “Scala Sancta”
  • Basilica of Saint Mary Major
  • Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran
  • Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

Experience Rome’s Sacred Core in One Day

Start your morning at the Vatican Museums, bypassing the main queues to see the world’s most celebrated art and artifacts. Gaze upon Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, then step into St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church on Earth, to discover its towering dome, unparalleled architecture, and timeless spiritual presence.

After a short break, return for the second half of your journey. With private transport and an expert guide, explore three more Papal Basilicas—Saint Mary Major, Saint John Lateran, and Saint Paul Outside the Walls—each steeped in history and devotion. Along the way, ascend the Holy Stairs, revered for their connection to Jesus’s final steps.

Wrap up your experience back at St. Peter’s Square, where Bernini’s grand colonnades and an ancient Egyptian obelisk frame the day’s final moments. This full-day combo tour ensures you maximize your time, unlock rare access, and leave Rome with a deeper appreciation for its sacred heritage.

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