La Pieta Tours and Tickets

St. Peter's Basilica may grab you with its grandeur, but much of its history lies in its hidden details. Head beneath the famous church on a 2.5-hour tour and discover the Vatican necropolis, a Roman cemetery that's said to house the relics of St. Peter the Apostle. Walk amid tombs that trace pagan Rome to the start of Christianity, then return to the basilica for a tour. Michelangelo's "˜La Pietà' and Bernini's bronze baldachin are among the highlights.

Exploring the Vatican by yourself means you're likely to miss out on the rich historical and cultural information surrounding the museum's masterpieces. Enhance your experience of one of the world's most iconic attractions on a guided tour of the Vatican Museum and St. Peter's Basilica, an ideal choice for first-time visitors with an interest in history. This small-group tour, limited to 10 people, ensures you'll receive personalized attention throughout.

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.

Be picked up at your hotel and enjoy the visit of some of the world's most significant works of art and hear something of the history and stories surrounding the magnificent locations where they are housed.  With a local and very knowledgeable guide you visit the Vatican Museums with its Galleries, the Raphael Rooms , the amazing Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter's Basilica, and other famous sites.  With skip-the-line entry there is no time waste. Enjoy this superb private 3-hour Vatican tour.

For a more in-depth Vatican experience than most people enjoy, tour the less-visited Vatican Gardens in addition to the art treasures of the Vatican Museums. You'll start at the tranquil, uncrowded gardens of Vatican City to admire sights like Our Lady of Lourdes grotto. Then walk over to the Vatican Museums for a tour of its Renaissance masterpieces in rooms like the Gallery of Maps and, of course, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to provide a more personalized experience.

To dig deep into the history and art of St Peter's Basilica, explore the church on a self-guided audio tour. Explore St Peter's Square, walk to the basilica, and jump past the entrance queue with your No Wait Access ticket. 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.

Explore the vast galleries of the Vatican Museums and gaze at Michelangelo's extraordinary frescoes of the Sistine Chapel with a guided tour of the Vatican. With this tour, you'll save time in lines with special skip-the-line access to both the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. You'll marvel at the works of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Giotto as your guide leads you through the galleries providing insight into the history and significance of these famous works of art.

Spend three hours perusing some of the most iconic pieces of art in the world at the Vatican Museums on this guided tour. Skip the line to purchase your entrance tickets, and then admire artwork from Raphael, Bernini, and Michelangelo, among other greats. See the Raphael Rooms, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel as you dive deep into the history and culture of past times.

Discover Vatican City with a guide and skip-the-line access, including the Vatican Museums, St Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Home to the world's largest private portfolio of artwork, the Vatican is a must-see for visitors to Rome, and the best way to explore it is with a guide. Learn about Raphael's Rooms, the Michelangelo frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, the "˜La Pietà' sculpture in St Peter's Basilica and more. Choose from several start times or upgrade to a small-group tour with just 12 people. The Entrance fee (not included) is payable on the day of your tour.Important: Entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums are NOT included and will be provided by the agency at an additional cost (on the spot).

Explore the sacred city-state of Vatican City on this 3-hour private tour with skip-the-line admission. Avoid the long lines to enter the holy walls and jump right into the history and artifacts with your guide. Visit the Vatican museums including the Gallery of Ancient Roman Sculptures and the Room of Muses, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.