Vatican Museums with St. Peter's Dome & Basilica Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Vatican Museums

  Follow our expert guide through the Vatican Museums and explore extraordinary collections, including Greek and Roman artworks, early Christian manufacts and iconic masterpieces.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Sistine Chapel

  Step inside the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the world-famous frescoes by Michelangelo, including the Last Judgement.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  St. Peter's Basilica

  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!

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4
  St. Peter's Square

  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.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• 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.

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