Skip-the-lines access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's BasilicaFor visitors who want a deeper insight into the Vatican City, this in-depth tour of the Vatican gives you an an informative and entertaining look at the world’s most fascinating array of historical treasuresCome face to face with the masterpieces of Michelangelo, Raphael and more of the greatest artists of the Renaissance Enjoy a unique culinary experience by having lunch in the Pinecourt Garden of the Vatican Museum (optional)See additional galleries not included in most Vatican Museums tours, including the Pinacoteca and the Raphael RoomsExperience the wonder of standing in the Sistine Chapel beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling and facing his “Last Supper” frescoGain an in-depth insight into St Peter's Square and Basilica, with the fascinating history of its design and construction explained by your local expert guideGo beneath the Basilica floor, and see the tombs of the former Popes who have been interred there, including that of His Holiness John Paul IIClimb the dome to breathe in the spectacular views from the highest point in the cityChoose to sit out the full dome climb, and take the elevator to the base of the dome, from where you can enjoy panoramic views of St Peter’s Basilica and an incredible overview inside the Basilica Be moved by Michelangelo’s “Pietà” in St Peter’s BasilicaSee the funerary monument to several popes who have been buried within the Basilica, including the astounding monument by Bernini to his patron, Pope Alexander VIISee Bernini’s “Baldacchino” below Michelangelo’s great dome, and learn of its symbolic connection to the Pantheon Learn key facts about the history of St Peter’s Basilica, including its symbolic design and the history of its construction 
