Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica private tour (3hrs)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Vatican Museums

  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.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Sistine Chapel

  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.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  St. Peter's Basilica

  Saint Peter's Basilica

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• 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.

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