Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Square guided tour

Follow your guide to learn the full story behind famous works of art along the Vatican's museum path. Marvel at the incomparable collection of the Catholic Church, with sculptures, frescoes, and, of course, ornate churches dating back to the Renaissance.Admire Michelangelo's masterpieces, and discover the incredible lengths he went to in finishing the Sistine Chapel. See the work of his bitter rival in the four Raphael Rooms at the Apostolic Palace (these rooms will be visited only when St. Peter's Basilica is closed to the public, usually on Wednesdays).At the end of the tour, enjoy an explanation of St. Peter's Basilica from the outside, where you'll uncover its fascinating history and striking architecture before concluding your Vatican experience.