Private Sistine Chapel Tour with other Vatican Must-See Sites
Description
This three hour guided tour in the company of an expert guide, allows you to see the best of the Vatican City. As you take in the sights of the world’s smallest country, you’ll hear from your guide about the history of these renowned places and learn about some of the many masterpieces housed in the Vatican. READ CAREFULLY: Because of the Jubilee some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
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This is one of the most comprehensive tours of the Vatican highlights and we ensure you won’t miss any of the “must-see” treasures that make this such a special place. You meet with your guide at the entrance to the Museums and with privileged access by-pass the queues and head inside.
The highlight of any tour is of course the famous Sistine Chapel, Italy’s most visited site. Your guide will tell you all about Michelangelo’s frescoes, The Last Judgment, the Creation of Adam and the Genesis as well as details of the Stories of Moses and Jesus painted by Botticelli, Perugino and other famous Renaissance masters. Still in use today, the Sistine Chapel is where the conclave takes place to elect a new Pope. Listen to anecdotes and some well-kept secrets about this amazing place.
Your guide will then take you to Saint Peter’s Square to see Bernini’s famous statues and the balcony where you see the white smoke that tells of a newly elected Pope. A final few curious facts and anecdotes and your guide will leave you to take a stroll around this magnificent square. A perfect end to a tour of the Vatican!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that, due to Jubilee restrictions, the Basilica is not accessible
Reviews(4)
Our guide was the best! We had a family of seven— four adults and three children, and he made our tour interesting for us all, even my five year old! He made it fun for the kids; keeping them engaged by having them search for certain statues, and asking them questions. He went at the perfect pace, and was incredibly informative. Definitely our best day in Rome!
Sarah was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and made the experience interesting and easy to understand. She was very kind and took pictures for us.
Our guide Thoma was great. He kept the kids excited and interested with treasure hunts in the museum and chapel. He was very informative and great fun. 10/10.
Tomaso was fabulous and well informed. He kept not only my 3 boys interested but due to the extreme heat was conscious of where we were standing to avoid long periods in the sun. Would highly recommend.
