Experience the grandeur of ancient Rome with your Local Expert, beginning in Vatican City. With fast-track entry, explore the Vatican Museums and view the extensive Papal art collection. In the Sistine Chapel, take time to admire Michelangelo’s ceiling fresco before continuing to St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world. Later, see the Circus Maximus, once the site of ancient chariot races, and enjoy a guided visit to the Colosseum—Rome’s iconic amphitheatre and a lasting symbol of Imperial engineering. Please note: On some departures, access to St. Peter’s Basilica may be restricted due to the Papal Audience. You’ll still have time to take in the atmosphere of St. Peter’s Square during your visit to Vatican City.