Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica private tour (3hrs)
Description
An exclusively private and customizable guided tour with a licensed tour guide inside the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Our tours are reserved only for the group whose names appear on your reservation. We do not combine groups. You can ask your guide to change your itinerary insised the Museums according to your preferences. The tour includes the Pio-Clementino, the Galleries, the Pigna Courtyard on the route inside the Museums before reaching the Sistine Chapel and finally the Basilica. Our office can purchase your entrance tickets for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
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Itinerary
Pius Clementine Museum (Apoxyomenos, Octagonal Courtyard, Belvedere Apollo, Laocoon, Room of the Animals, Room of Muses, Belvedere Torso, Greek-cross Room) Pinecone Courtyard, Chiaramonti Gallery, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Tapestries, Gallery of the Maps.
The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (pontiff from 1471 to 1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480. The 15th century decoration of the walls includes: the false drapes, the Stories of Moses, the Stories of Christ and the portraits of the Popes. It was executed by a team of painters made up initially of Pietro Perugino, Sandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio and Cosimo Rosselli. On the Ceiling Pier Matteo d'Amelia painted a starry sky. The work on the frescoes began in 1481 and was concluded in 1482. This is also the date of the following works in marble: the screen, the choir stalls (where the choristers took their places), and the pontifical coat of arms over the entrance door.
Saint Peter's Basilica
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- All tour participants must have a valid ID or Passport to enter the Vatican. It will not be possible to access the Vatican Museums without a valid ID.
Reviews(6)
The tour was good. It’s very busy and crowded during the summer. 3 hours is not long enough to properly see the important areas.
Our guide was very informative and fun. She shared lots of interesting facts and was easy to listen too.
Dear Phyllis Thank you very much for your review. We will inform Patrizia you liked her private tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. Grazie Simona
This is the tour you want to take! It was the absolute highlight of our five week holiday, and the event we still talk about the most. There is so much to see and experience at the Vatican that it would be easy to be overwhelmed. We found that learning about the history of the location, site, and development was a fascinating insight into the actual buildings and art. It also helps that our guide (Nicola) is insightful, experienced, and fun. While it is difficult to select just one element, the experience of being in the Sistine Chapel was improved by all the information he shared with us prior to arrival. The early access is worth it--you'll appreciate that the chapel is not overflowing with people--and having a deeper understanding of the frescoes and art. Absolutely the BEST part of our time in Rome.
Hello Thank you very much for your nice review. I will inform Nicola Grazie Simona
The group was top notch. The drivers were safe and courteous and the guide was second to none. They picked us up at the port and had us back on time. I would strongly recommend LIMOUSINE SERVICE IN ITALY.
Thank you very much your nice review Grazie Simona
Nicolas our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and our tour was amazing! Very professional. The pickup and drop off service was excellent.
