Vatican Museums with St. Peter's Dome & Basilica Private Tour
Description
Join this extended fast access tour of the Vatican in the company of a very knowledgeable English-speaking guide. On most of the Vatican tours there is only enough time to see the highlights of the numerous treasures housed in the nine miles of galleries. On this tour you see the “must see” artworks, but much more as we take you on a journey through the Vatican Art Gallery, the Sistine Chapel,Saint Peter’s Basilica with the Square and the majestic Dome. Enjoy the visit of some of the world’s most significant works of art and hear some of the history and stories surrounding the magnificent locations where they are housed. Climb up the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome for one of the best views of the entire city of Rome, and your guide will show you landmarks and points of interest from this birds-eye view.
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Follow our expert guide through the Vatican Museums and explore extraordinary collections, including Greek and Roman artworks, early Christian manufacts and iconic masterpieces.
Step inside the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the world-famous frescoes by Michelangelo, including the Last Judgement.
Let's start to explore the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about the dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work. Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvelous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore the long distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed. There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the pope intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- At the Vatican and in general in all the Roman churches and Synagogues dress code for both men and women requires shoulders and knees to be covered. Shorts and skirts are fine, but below knees. Do not bring large items (e.g. large bags, backpacks, long umbrellas…) on tour because they are not permitted in the Vatican Museums. You are allowed to bring water and cameras.
- Please bring a copy of your ID with you as the security staff will be checking them. Without the required documents, they may not allow you to join the tour.
Reviews(5)
Our Vatican tour was one of the best highlights of our trip to Rome! Tommaso was so knowledgeable and gave interesting context to what we were seeing, and he gave us time to stop and appreciate the art and history that interested us most. Would definitely recommend this tour, and I hope we will be back to take another tour with Tommaso!
Would not recommend this, the guide seemed nice but the page led you on a wild goose chase. Pictures of the tour were not accurate. Description of the tour was not accurate. They said they we would skip the line at the Vatican museums but they were never planning on bringing us there to begin with. Very disappointing for a family trip to Rome promising something that was never fulfilled. And no refund for their mistake. Absolutely horrible for the price don’t do this tour
This was the best Tour . Max was great and very knowledgeable in this field. He gave us the history and was very thorough in the information that he shared. We would have been lost if we didn’t have a guide and very frustrated with the crowd. He guided us through the Vatican with ease. So this was money well spent.
My family and I loved the tour and our guide, he was very knowledgeable, friendly and patient. It was amazing.
Tomasso is a very knowledgeable guide, so the tour was a great pleasure and very memorable. Maria was very acommodating with our questions. After the tour we realized that it is not quite suitable for children and older persons with some mobility issues, so keep it in mind. There are thousands of visitors, so it is definitely worth it to buy such tour to skip the lines.
