Your morning begins in the calm of the Vatican Museums just as the doors open. With your private guide leading the way, explore Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of the Maps, and more before the daytime crowds arrive.

You'll have plenty of space to enjoy the Raphael Rooms peacefully. Your guide, an expert storyteller and art historian, connects each painting to the history, culture, and personalities that shaped it.

Beforehand, your guide provides context that reveals the symbolism behind Michelangelo's masterpiece to help you make the most of your time inside the chapel.

Slip through a passage reserved for tour groups and enter St. Peter’s Basilica without waiting in line outside. Here, marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s soaring canopy as your guide reveals the legends and artistry behind one of the world’s most significant churches. Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.