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VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL & ST. PETER’S BASILICA
Following our knowledgeable and passionate guide, the tour begins at the Vatican Museums with its immense collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries. The itinerary includes the Pio Clementino Hall, the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Maps Gallery, the Candelabra Gallery, the Tapestries Gallery and the Sistine Chapel to admire the breathtaking frescos by Michelangelo, one of the most celebrated masterpieces in the world.
From the Museum you will exit directly into St Peter’s Basilica, the most important Christian Church in the world, heart of the Catholic religion, where you will admire, among others, Michelangelo’s masterpiece La Pietà and the impressive Baldachin Altar by Bernini.
Tour ends in the suggestive St Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini’s double Colonnade.
INCLUSIONS:
• Skip the line entrance tickets
• Professional Guide
• Headsets
• Pick-up service from centrally located hotels (drop-off is not included)
NOT INCLUDED:
• Drop off at the hotel
: TBD Contact us for more info.
| Pick Up (Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to departure.) | Start Time | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Season: from Apr 1st to Oct 31st, 2023
Duration: 3 Hrs. Approx.
Starting Point: At your hotel
Languages: English
Tours are not available on Italian Bank Holidays: April 17th, 18th, 25th, May 1st, June 2nd, August 15th
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VIP EARLY VATICAN MUSEUMS & ST. PETER’S BASILICA
Enter into the Vatican before it opens, wander the galleries before the crowds and enjoy a closer view than the average visitor of the Raphael Rooms, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, Last Judgement and much more.
INCLUSIONS:
• Skip the line entrance tickets
• Professional Guide
• Headsets
• Pick-up service from centrally located hotels (drop-off is not included)
NOT INCLUDED:
• Drop off at the hotel
: TBD Contact us for more info.
| Pick Up (Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to departure.) | Start Time | Departures |
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| 7:00 AM | 7:30 AM | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Season: from Apr 1st to Oct 31st, 2023
Duration: 3 Hrs. Approx.
Starting Point: At your hotel
Languages: English
Tours are not available on Italian Bank Holidays: April 17th, 18th, 25th, May 1st, June 2nd, August 15th
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VIP BREAKFAST AT THE VATICAN MUSEUMS, SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST PETER’S
Meet your guide at the Vatican Museums entrance, and enjoy a privileged guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel accessing the museum well before the public. Savor a warm drink and tasty Italian breakfast in the fascinating Cortile della Pigna, before setting off to discover the heart and soul of Catholicism.
Follow your guide, an expert in art, history and religion, and explore the marvelous art collection of the Vatican Museums: your exclusive Sistine Chapel tour encompasses viewing of all the highlights, including the statue and geographical maps galleries, as well as Raphael’s hall and the tapestry gallery. Learn all about the genius artists who enhanced this tiny sovereign state’s premises, and then head to the Sistine Chapel, one of the most astounding artistic marvels in the world.
Get ready to be inspired: Michelangelo’s enormous masterpiece, the ceiling fresco, is a captivating life-like portrait of powerful legendary figures. God and the Saints, Adam and Eve, St. Peter and the artist himself seem to breathe and vibrate with life! While in the Chapel, your guide will tell you all about the conclaves that elect popes and illustrate the artwork to provide you with an enriching viewpoint.
Crown your guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, and your spiritual and artistic experience, with a visit to St. Peter’s basilica. Wander down the majestic Cathedral, and view the highlights in all their glory, led by your guide’s knowledge. The gleaming mosaics and superb stonework, such as Michelangelo’s heart-rending Pietà and Bernini’s canopy, will come to life and become part of you.
Exclusive, unique, and superbly planned: our signature Sistine Chapel tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will cherish forever.
INCLUSIONS:
• Licensed English speaking guide
• Skip the line tickets Skip-the-line access tickets to the Vatican Museums (with BREAKFAST)
• Skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
: TBD Contact us for more info.
| Pick Up (Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to departure.) | Start Time | Departures |
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| N/A | 7:30 AM | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Season: from Apr 1st to Oct 31st, 2023
Duration: 4 Hrs. Approx.
Starting Point: VATICAN MUSEUMS, entrance viale Vaticano, meet our tour leader in front of the statue of Raphael and Michelangelo
Languages: English
Tours are not available on Italian Bank Holidays: April 17th, 18th, 25th, May 1st, June 2nd, August 15th
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ANCIENT ROME AM + LUNCH + VATICAN PM
In the morning, admire the Colosseum, the symbol of ancient Roman times; Palatine Hill, the place where Rome has its origin; and the most important and beautiful archaeological area in the world, the Roman Forum. After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the Vatican Museums, one of the most important art collections in existence. The itinerary includes the Pio Clementino Hall, Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, the Candelabra Gallery, the Tapestries Gallery, the Maps Gallery, and the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire the breathtaking frescos by Michelangelo, one of the most famous artworks of all time. From the Museum, you exit directly to St. Peter’s Basilica, the most important Christian Church in the world, to admire, among others, Michelangelo’s masterpiece La Pietà and the impressive Baldachin Altar by Bernini.
The tour ends in St. Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by Bernini’s double Colonnade.
INCLUSIONS:
• Skip the line entrance tickets
• Professional Guide
• Headsets
• Lunch
• Free pick-up service from centrally located hotels (drop-off is not included)
NOT INCLUDED:
• Drop off at the hotel
: TBD Contact us for more info.
| Pick Up (Please arrive 5-10 minutes prior to departure.) | Start Time | Departures |
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| 8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Mon, Wed, Fri |
Season: from Apr 1st to Oct 31st, 2023
Duration: 8 Hrs. Approx.
Starting Point: At your hotel
Languages: English
Tours are not available on Italian Bank Holidays: April 17th, 18th, 25th, May 1st, June 2nd, August 15th
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