Skip the Line Vatican Tour with Local Trastevere Food Tour Combo

Did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel on his back? Does Raphael’s School of Athens live up to the hype? Is organic gelato an overlooked delicacy? On this Vatican and Trastevere food tour combo, you will not only find out the answers to these questions, but experience Rome from the perspective of friendly and engaging guides. This 6-hour tour includes:

• A More Memorable Experience

• A friendly & Licensed English-speaking Vatican Tour Guide

• Skip the line Vatican tickets

• A maximum group size of 10

• A Local & Fun Foodie Tour Guide

• 4 carefully selected stops with multiple tastings including wine

• Sit-down dinner at a local Roman restaurant

* As of June 23rd, 2021, the Vatican has closed the "licensed guide entrance" to St Peter’s Basilica for all tour companies and tour guides. Don't worry, we still visit the amazing Basilica! However, until this message is removed, we cannot enter St. Peter's Basilica without lines for security. Hopefully, this changes very soon!

Skip the Line Vatican Tickets

If you decide to visit the Vatican on a whim without a tour group, you are bound to wait in line for a long time. With this skip the line tour, you will be able to swiftly enter the Museums with your group and guide, allowing you to make the most of your time at the Vatican.

The museums, as you can imagine, are also huge! Don't stress about looking at a map to find the masterpieces. Let our experienced guides take the stress out of your visit, by leading you to the most important art pieces and getting out before museum fatigue sets in.

Nero’s Bath and Octagonal Courtyard

Wanna see a strain of marble that is so precious that it’s impossible to recreate? Here’s your chance. Your first stop with will the Pio Clementino Museum, home to iconic artworks such as Laocoön and His Sons, the Apollo Belvedere and the Belvedere Torso. Then, make your way into a rotunda with Nero’s grand marble bathtub as its centerpiece.

Highlights of the Vatican

Walk through the Vatican’s primary galleries with your guide and explore the Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps and Candelabra Gallery. Each of these galleries is known for something different, whether it’s the jaw-droppingly huge tapestries created by students of Raphael, large marble columns, or topographical representations of Europe.

Raphael’s School of Athens

What does the term “Renaissance Man” really mean? Often associated with Machiavelli or Leonardo, Raphael is also a shining example of this term. Raphael frescoed multiple rooms within the Vatican Museums, but most famously, he’s known for the gallery that holds his name.

Among other masterpieces, explore the School of Athens, the work he is most known for, which portrays all of the world’s greatest mathematicians and scientists sharing their ideas.

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

And for the main event and maybe the reason you’ve decided to take a tour of the Vatican Museums, your guide will escort you to the Sistine Chapel. Covered in beautifully colorful frescoes with profound biblical meaning, you’ll see Michelangelo’s true masterpiece.

You’ll notice over 600 figures portrayed on the Sistine Chapel ceiling and walls. Since the Sistine Chapel is a sacred and silent place of worship, your guide will make sure to explain the walls and frescoes beforehand with a visual aid before you enter.

Please note: In order to enter the Sistine Chapel, both men and women must cover their knees and shoulders. Otherwise, you may be refused entry to this portion of your Vatican tour. We understand the summers in Rome are hot - a great alternative is to bring a shawl/scarf/sweater with you. That way, you can cover your knees and shoulders when necessary.

St. Peter’s Basilica

On a regular visit to the Vatican without a guided tour, you must exit the Vatican Museums and join a separate line to enter St. Peter’s Basilica. With us, this isn’t necessary! Your guide will escort you right into the Basilica through a secret door in the Sistine Chapel.

Once inside of the largest church in the world, visit the classic art pieces such as Michelangelo’s La Pieta and Bernini’s Baldacchino.

Trastevere Food Tour

After three hours in Rome without a snack, you must be feeling some hunger pangs. Not to worry, you’re about to embark on an evening full of local delicacies, from street food to gelato. When visiting a city known for its cuisine, it’s important to experience true local restaurants and not just convenient eateries in touristy hubs. This tour definitely satisfies that need.

Roman Salumeria e Formaggeria

Your first stop will be at a family-owned Salumeria where you will sample prosciutto, cheese and some local wine. This establishment has been serving the locals for over 100 years, so they definitely know what they are doing.

Learn the difference between Parmigiano and Pecorino or Prosciutto and Salame. Wash it all down with some local wine and we are positive you will visit here again before you leave the city to stock up!Roman Street Food

Before sitting down for a traditional Italian dinner, try out some classic Roman street food. Head over to the Campo de Fiori district and try out some delicious filetto di baccala at Dar Filettaro.

Roman Street Food

Like cities around the world, Rome has an amazing street food tradition. In the neighborhoods near the Tiber River, from which Trastevere gets it's name you will find wonderful fried fish.

You will experience this amazing traditional food at where we believe is the best, Dar Filettaro. 

Authentic Roman Restaurant

Finally, it’s time for a relaxing sit-down dinner with incredibly Roman pasta. And, no Italian meal is complete without some vino to wash it all down. Your guide will explain the significance behind these dishes and allow you some time to sit back, relax and enjoy your meal. Like any good Italian meal, you will also get some Limoncello after dinner to cleanse your palate for dessert.

Best Organic Gelato in Trastevere

How could we do a food tour in Rome without gelato? Even if it’s cold outside, the gelato we will take you to eat will still warm your heart. You may be overwhelmed with the selection of flavors, but your guide will help you pick the right one for you. Learn how to spot authentic gelato from touristy shops and try some of the best gelato in Rome.