With skip-the-line entry and the services of a very knowledgeable guide this is an excellent half-day tour of the Vatican to see not only the highlights but much more besides. You visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s Basilica and see on the way the numerous ancient Greek and Roman statues, Raphael’s Rooms and the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps to name a few. This is a super tour of the Vatican, not to be missed!
meet your guide at the entrance to the museums, pass the tourists in the long queues and head for the cloakrooms. Starting in the Pio-Clementino Museum you see the wonderful ancient Roman and Greek Statues. Your guide will tell you all about the wonderful artwork as you pass through the myriad of rooms and galleries
the visit continues to the Room of Animals and the Gallery of Candelabra; there is so much to see. Next are the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps and the Sobieski Room with its vast canvas, the largest in the Vatican. Finally to the most visited site in the whole of Italy the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will bring the frescoes to life. The chapel holds many secrets and your guide will tell you some interesting facts about the conclave that is held to elect a new Pope.
1 horaEntrada incluídaVer no mapa
Finally to the most visited site in the whole of Italy the Sistine Chapel. It is interesting to learn about the famous frescoes painted by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Perugino and other Renaissance artists. What to look for when you enter the chapel and see the Last Judgment, the Creation of Adam, the Genesis and the Stories of Moses and Jesus. Your guide will bring the frescoes to life. The chapel holds many secrets and your guide will tell you some interesting facts about the conclave that is held to elect a new Pope.
1 horaEntrada incluídaVer no mapa
It is then time for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome. There is still more to see though below ground level. You guide will lead you below ground to the papal crypt where, over the centuries, many of the Popes have been interred. This special place is a site of pilgrimage for many Catholics.
30 minutosEntrada incluídaVer no mapa
You end your tour in Saint Peter’s Square where your guide will leave you with some curious facts about Bernini’s statues that surround this great square. Don’t forget to look to the balcony where the white smoke tells of a new Pope and take a picture of the colorful Swiss Guards.
30 minutosEntrada gratuitaVer no mapa
At the Vatican Museums entrance at the main monumental white door. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.
O mapa mostra Roma. O ponto de encontro exato é o endereço acima.Abrir mapa maior
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| Se cancelar | Reembolso |
|---|---|
| Pelo menos 0 dias antes | 0 % |
Avaliações de Viator 5.0 (7) · Tripadvisor 4.9 (18)
Spend more time inside with no-wait access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica through an official Vatican partner entrance. On this…
With exclusive access you will enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, walking directly onto the arena floor. Experience the grandeur of the arena…
Quase esgotadoSkip the long lines and discover the treasures of the Vatican with an expert guide. Explore the Vatican Museums' world-renowned collections, including…
A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the Vatican museums and gain direct…
A partir de
US$ 148US$ 136por pessoa