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A visit to Vatican City must include a tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. On the other hand, if you do not wish to stand in the lines with other tourists also wanting to view all the treasures inside, then you will certainly enjoy a private tour with an Official Vatican Guide.

At The Vatican Tours, we offer private and personal tours of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel so you can bypass the long lines, avoid tourist traps, and stroll through the area at your leisure while discovering all the history and beauty that is held within.

The Vatican Museums is a sought after sight to see for those visiting Rome, however, many people do not realize that the museums are divided into various sections including the Gregorian Egyptian Museum, Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Greek and Roman Antiquities, Pio Christian Museum, Pinacoteca, Missionary-Ethnological Museum, Gregorian Profane Museum, and the Vatican Historical Museum. Along with these sections are many wonderful things to see such as mummies, sculptures, and artwork by such famous artists as Guido Reni, Sandro Botticelli, Pinturricchio, and Leonardo da Vinci. As you stroll through the Vatican Museums, your official guide will be able to let you know exactly what you are viewing, the creator, and its history, as many of the items do not have any type of information or labeling.

The Sistine Chapel is included in the Vatican Museums tour; however, it stands alone when it comes to its remarkable exterior and the priceless treasures inside. The Sistine Chapel is a visual depiction of the lives of those found in the Holy Bible as well as various events. The frescoes you will encounter include the final episodes of the cycles of Moses and Jesus Christ such as the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Discussion over the body of Moses, the Stories of Moses, the Stories of Christ including Jesus Christ's Baptism, Cleansing of the Leper, Temptations of Christ, Sermon on the Mount, and calling of the Apostles Peter and Paul with the last painting being that of handing over the keys. The Last Judgment is home on the altar wall.

A private tour will allow you to hear and discover all there is to enjoy while standing in the same footsteps of Saints and artists that helped create and preserve these magnificent artifacts and masterpieces.

Entrance into all the churches and museums at the Vatican require appropriate attire, which does not include shorts, miniskirts, sleeveless shirts, or bare shoulders.

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