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Vatican Jubilee

Unveil the Vatican's grandeur with our combo tours! Explore biblical art and architecture at the Vatican Museums including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. Explore Hadrian's Tomb at Castel Sant'Angelo, descend into the ancient Roman Catacombs, and wander Castel Gandolfo's papal gardens, as you anticipate the Vatican Jubilee of 2025.

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Vatican Jubilee
St. Peter’s Basilica facade with tourists in Vatican City.
Visitors exploring the Vatican Museums with a guide, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums guided tour with visitors admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Vatican Museum Gallery visitors admiring artwork in Sistine Chapel, Rome.
Tour group admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling during Vatican Museums guided tour, Rome.
Vatican Museums guided tour group viewing Sistine Chapel ceiling artwork.
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
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  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

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  • Explore three top Vatican landmarks in one go — the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Skip long entry lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with priority access.

  • Walk the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms as your expert guide shares stories behind every masterpiece.

  • Enter St. Peter’s Basilica via a special passageway from the Chapel—no need to queue again outside.

  • Opt for a small-group tour (max 10) for a deeper Vatican experience, or beat the crowds with early access and reach the Dome’s summit for stunning views.

from €74.90
€59.92

20% off

Tourists exploring art in Vatican Museums with Jubilee Bronze Pass, including a visit to the Catacombs in Rome
Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Museums, Rome, included in the Jubilee Silver Pass
Tour guide showing a group around the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at night in Rome, Italy
Group of tourists exploring the ancient Roman Catacombs, a unique feature of the Jubilee Bronze Pass: Vatican Museums + Catacombs tour in Rome, Italy
Exterior view of the Roman Catacombs
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums, Rome.
Cappuchin's Crypt in Rome Catacombs with ancient skulls and bones displayed.
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  • Wander the marble halls of the Vatican Museum with statues, onto Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, where a painted ceiling with biblical figures greets you.

  • Delve into paintings like the artist Raphael's "School of Athens" with enrobed gods, and Michelangelo's life-like La Pieta with Mary cradling baby Jesus.

  • Get a tour of Rome’s eerie underground catacombs and learn how they were places of worship for the first Christians.

  • Listen to your guide narrate the history of the dark, 2000-year-old skull-filled tunnels and choose from 5 languages.

  • Fun fact: Even Roman pets were buried in the catacombs, hinting at a deeper bond between them and their owners!

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  • Wander the marble halls of the Vatican Museum with statues, onto Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, where a painted ceiling with biblical figures greets you.

  • Delve into paintings like the artist Raphael's "School of Athens" with enrobed gods, and Michelangelo's life-like La Pieta with Mary cradling baby Jesus.

  • Get a tour of Rome’s eerie underground catacombs and learn how they were places of worship for the first Christians.

  • Listen to your guide narrate the history of the dark, 2000-year-old skull-filled tunnels and choose from 5 languages.

  • Fun fact: Even Roman pets were buried in the catacombs, hinting at a deeper bond between them and their owners!

from €118
€108.56

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Tourists with guide near Statue of Apollo Belvedere, Vatican Museum.
Interiors of the catacombs, Rome.
Tourists at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy, part of Jubilee Silver Pass tour with Vatican Museums.
Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Museums, Rome, included in the Jubilee Silver Pass
Guided tour group inside Vatican Museums, viewing art and architecture, Rome, Italy.
Exterior view of the Roman Catacombs
Tourists exploring ancient Roman Catacombs on a guided tour, part of the Jubilee Silver Pass package.
Tourists enjoying drinks on the terrace of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, a unique experience included in the Jubilee Silver Pass: Vatican Museums, Catacombs, and Castel Sant'Angelo tour
Tour guide leading group at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, part of Jubilee Silver Pass tour.
Tour guide showing Jubilee Silver Pass holders around the historic Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy
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  • Explore the Vatican Museums and let the painted ceilings with scenes from the Book of Genesis and other mythological scenes mesmerize you.

  • Marvel at the intricate Raphael Rooms with his paintings and view the Gallery of Maps, beside the Sistine Chapel at the Museum.

  • Navigate the Catacomb's burial sites full of bones and skulls as your guide narrates the history of 2000-year-old Christian burial rites.

  • Gaze at the towering cylindrical building topped by a gleaming statue of Archangel Michael at Castel Sant'Angelo.

  • Fun fact: The Castel Sant'Angelo has made appearances in several films and novels, including Dan Brown's iconic Angels & Demons.

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  • Explore the Vatican Museums and let the painted ceilings with scenes from the Book of Genesis and other mythological scenes mesmerize you.

  • Marvel at the intricate Raphael Rooms with his paintings and view the Gallery of Maps, beside the Sistine Chapel at the Museum.

  • Navigate the Catacomb's burial sites full of bones and skulls as your guide narrates the history of 2000-year-old Christian burial rites.

  • Gaze at the towering cylindrical building topped by a gleaming statue of Archangel Michael at Castel Sant'Angelo.

  • Fun fact: The Castel Sant'Angelo has made appearances in several films and novels, including Dan Brown's iconic Angels & Demons.

from €135.90
€125.03

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Visitors on a small group guided tour inside the Vatican Museums, admiring the Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Tourists exploring Roman Catacombs on Jubilee Silver Pass tour, Rome.
Tourists at Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Italy, part of Jubilee Silver Pass tour with Vatican Museums.
Castel Gandolfo overlooking Lake Albano in Rome, Italy.
Vatican Museums guided tour with visitors admiring Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome.
Exterior view of the Roman Catacombs
Tourists enjoying drinks on the terrace with a stunning view of Rome's Castel Sant'Angelo, included in the Jubilee Gold Pass: Vatican Museums, Catacombs, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo tour
Gardens of Villa Barberini with manicured lawns and ancient Roman statues in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
Tour guide showing a group the intricacies of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican Museums, Rome, included in the Jubilee Silver Pass
Group of tourists exploring the ancient Roman Catacombs during a guided tour, part of the Jubilee Gold Pass package including Vatican Museums, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo
Tourists enjoying drinks on the terrace of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy, a unique experience included in the Jubilee Silver Pass: Vatican Museums, Catacombs, and Castel Sant'Angelo tour
Tourists exploring Vatican Museums with Jubilee Gold Pass, viewing ancient artifacts and art, with a visit to Catacombs, Castel SantAngelo, and Castel Gandolfo
Flexible duration
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  • Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's vibrant murals of biblical heavens.

  • Let your guide take you through the Catacomb's eerie tunnels with skulls and bones of the buried, peeking through the walls, created by Roman Christians 2000 years ago.

  • Step into Hadrian's Mausoleum and be greeted by the cylindrical building topped by a golden quadriga that later turned into a prison.

  • Wander through the Castel Gandolfo where colorful houses hug the shores of the serene Lake Albano and the papal palace stands as a historic centerpiece.

  • Fun fact: Some catacombs were used as secret meeting places during times of religious persecution, to hide from the Roman authorities!

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  • Take a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel and gaze at Michelangelo's vibrant murals of biblical heavens.

  • Let your guide take you through the Catacomb's eerie tunnels with skulls and bones of the buried, peeking through the walls, created by Roman Christians 2000 years ago.

  • Step into Hadrian's Mausoleum and be greeted by the cylindrical building topped by a golden quadriga that later turned into a prison.

  • Wander through the Castel Gandolfo where colorful houses hug the shores of the serene Lake Albano and the papal palace stands as a historic centerpiece.

  • Fun fact: Some catacombs were used as secret meeting places during times of religious persecution, to hide from the Roman authorities!

from €152.90
€140.67

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Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, featured on our Rome day tour.
Visitors at the Altar of Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, admiring intricate mosaics and architecture.
Holy Gates detail in Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome.
Interior view of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, showcasing religious artwork.
Pope Pius IX sculpture near Holy Manger in Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome.
Santa Maria Maggiore basilica dome interior, Rome, showcasing intricate architectural details.
Altar of Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome with intricate gold detailing.
Flexible duration
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  • Enjoy timed entry to the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, a sacred Marian shrine and one of Rome’s four major papal basilicas.

  • Marvel at 5th-century mosaics on the nave and apse, and visit the Holy Cradle relic, believed to be part of the manger where Jesus was born.

  • Enhance your visit with an audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, or German, offering deep insights into the basilica’s art, history, and hidden gems.

  • For an even more breathtaking experience, upgrade to include dome access for stunning panoramic views of Rome and a closer look at the basilica’s architectural splendor.

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  • Enjoy timed entry to the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary, a sacred Marian shrine and one of Rome’s four major papal basilicas.

  • Marvel at 5th-century mosaics on the nave and apse, and visit the Holy Cradle relic, believed to be part of the manger where Jesus was born.

  • Enhance your visit with an audio guide in English, Italian, Spanish, French, or German, offering deep insights into the basilica’s art, history, and hidden gems.

  • For an even more breathtaking experience, upgrade to include dome access for stunning panoramic views of Rome and a closer look at the basilica’s architectural splendor.

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Basilica of Saint John Lateran in Rome, Italy.
Interiors of Lateran basilica in Rome, Italy
Group of tourists on a guided tour exploring the ancient Roman Basilicas and mysterious Underground Catacombs on the Appian Way in Rome, Italy
Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Group of tourists on a Guided Tour of Roman Basilicas & Underground Catacombs on the Appian Way in Rome, exploring ancient architecture and history
Group of tourists on a Guided Tour of Roman Basilicas & Underground Catacombs on the Appian Way in Rome, Italy
Tourists exploring Roman basilicas and catacombs on the Appian Way, Rome.
Group of tourists on a guided tour of Roman Basilicas & Underground Catacombs on the Appian Way, exploring the ancient and mysterious Capuchin Crypts
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  • Visit the pope’s official seat, the stunning Basilica of St. Mary Major, and two ancient catacombs—all with expert insights and hassle-free transfers.
  • Kick things off at the Sancta Sanctorum, where you’ll find the Holy Stairs—believed to be the very steps Christ climbed before meeting Pontius Pilate.
  • Step inside the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the pope’s home church, then take in the splendor of St. Mary Major perched on Esquiline Hill.
  • Go underground to explore the catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. Sebastian, where ancient faith, art, and history come alive.
  • Sit back and enjoy smooth transfers between stops while your guide shares the incredible stories behind each site.

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  • Visit the pope’s official seat, the stunning Basilica of St. Mary Major, and two ancient catacombs—all with expert insights and hassle-free transfers.
  • Kick things off at the Sancta Sanctorum, where you’ll find the Holy Stairs—believed to be the very steps Christ climbed before meeting Pontius Pilate.
  • Step inside the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the pope’s home church, then take in the splendor of St. Mary Major perched on Esquiline Hill.
  • Go underground to explore the catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. Sebastian, where ancient faith, art, and history come alive.
  • Sit back and enjoy smooth transfers between stops while your guide shares the incredible stories behind each site.
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€49
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with multilingual audio guide device in Rome, Italy.
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with multilingual audio guide, Rome, Italy, showcasing ornate architecture and religious artifacts.
Tourists exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. John Lateran in Rome, with audio guide, before visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Tourists exploring the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and St. John Lateran in Rome with an audio guide, with Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tickets included in the combo tour
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with audio guide device in Rome, Italy.
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with multilingual audio guide device in Rome, Italy.
Tourists exploring the historic St. John Lateran complex in Rome with audio guides
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with audio guide, Rome, Italy.
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with visitors using audio guides in Rome, Italy.
The Holy Stairs in the Lateran Complex
St. John Lateran Basilica interior with audio guide, Rome.
The Lateran Baptistery
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  • Wander through Rome’s oldest basilica, “Mother of all Churches”, at your own pace, with an audio guide learning about its sacred relics and deep Christian heritage.
  • Admire the Cloister, where stunning inlaid marble columns by the legendary Vassalletto family each have a story to tell.
  • Walk up the Holy Stairs, believed to have been climbed by Jesus, and enter the Sancta Sanctorum, a private papal sanctuary.
  • Upgrade your visit to explore the Lateran Palace, once a grand papal residence, where centuries of history echo through its ornate halls.

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  • Wander through Rome’s oldest basilica, “Mother of all Churches”, at your own pace, with an audio guide learning about its sacred relics and deep Christian heritage.
  • Admire the Cloister, where stunning inlaid marble columns by the legendary Vassalletto family each have a story to tell.
  • Walk up the Holy Stairs, believed to have been climbed by Jesus, and enter the Sancta Sanctorum, a private papal sanctuary.
  • Upgrade your visit to explore the Lateran Palace, once a grand papal residence, where centuries of history echo through its ornate halls.
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€14
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
St. Peter’s Basilica Dome view from the rooftop in Rome during a guided tour.
Statues on the  St. Peter’s Basilica Terrace
Visitors on St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Terrace in Rome, Italy, overlooking cityscape.
View from St. Peter’s Basilica Dome overlooking Vatican City rooftops and Rome skyline.
Visitors descending the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, with panoramic city views.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate dome and intricate architectural details in Rome.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate dome and intricate architectural details in Rome.
Statue of St Sebastian at St. Peter’s Basilica
Details of the Interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica
Paintings on the Saint Peter's Basilica Ceiling
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  • Explore the interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed guide for rich historical and spiritual context.

  • See Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Papal Crypts in the Vatican Grottoes, and other sacred highlights.

  • Ride the elevator partway and climb the Dome for sweeping views of Vatican City and Rome.

  • Learn about centuries of papal tradition, Renaissance art, and religious symbolism in one immersive tour.

  • Maximize your visit with expert commentary and structured access to the basilica’s most iconic features.

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  • Explore the interiors of St. Peter’s Basilica with a licensed guide for rich historical and spiritual context.

  • See Michelangelo’s Pietà, the Papal Crypts in the Vatican Grottoes, and other sacred highlights.

  • Ride the elevator partway and climb the Dome for sweeping views of Vatican City and Rome.

  • Learn about centuries of papal tradition, Renaissance art, and religious symbolism in one immersive tour.

  • Maximize your visit with expert commentary and structured access to the basilica’s most iconic features.

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€18
Pope Leo XIV addressing audience at Vatican City during Papal Audience Viewing Experience.
Tourists viewing artifacts and artworks in the Vatican Jubilee Collection, Rome, Italy.
Pope Leo XIV addressing audience at Vatican City during Papal Audience Viewing Experience.
Vatican City crowd attending mass in St. Peter's Square.
Tourists inside St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, admiring the grand architecture on a guided tour.
Tourists in St. Peter's Square with St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
St. Peter's Basilica interior with ornate ceiling and grand columns in Vatican City.
St. Peter Basilica dome view from Vatican City rooftop.
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  • Be part of a centuries-old tradition as you attend the weekly Papal Audience with guaranteed seating.

  • Listen to the Pope deliver prayers and messages of unity amidst a serene gathering in St. Peter’s Square.

  • Gain exclusive insights into Vatican history with an optional guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Experience this profound event in English or Spanish with an expert guide narrating the traditions and rituals.

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  • Be part of a centuries-old tradition as you attend the weekly Papal Audience with guaranteed seating.

  • Listen to the Pope deliver prayers and messages of unity amidst a serene gathering in St. Peter’s Square.

  • Gain exclusive insights into Vatican history with an optional guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica.

  • Experience this profound event in English or Spanish with an expert guide narrating the traditions and rituals.

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€31

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