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Start your Vatican tour right away with your skip-the-line tickets. You’ll meet your guide just outside the Vatican Museums,and be escorted straight in to the breathtaking exhibits. Your first stop is the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Literary, Art & Music Tours
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Start your Vatican tour right away with your skip-the-line tickets. You’ll meet your guide just outside the Vatican Museums,and be escorted straight in to the breathtaking exhibits. Your first stop is the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Don’t waste your valuable time waiting on lines to see the Vatican. Your guide will meet you outside the Vatican Museums and will escort you straight to the luxurious exhibitions. You’ll see the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. The Vatican Museum’s highlights include the stunning works of Raphael and Michelangelo that were collected by various Popes throughout the centuries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
The next stop is the glorious Sistine Chapel where you’ll behold Michelangelo’s famous frescoes “The Last Judgment,” and “The Creation of Adam.”
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cupola di San Pietro, Piazza san Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
The tour continues to inside the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica for a special up-close perspective. A lift will take you to the main level inside the vault, which offers a fantastic view of the breathtaking mosaics and elaborate decor. This view provides a true perspective on the artisans’ efforts and techniques used for such intricate work.
Then, climb the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome. At the top, your guide will identify notable points of interest in Rome, from one of the best views of the entire city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Back at ground level, explore St. Peter’s Basilica, and be sure to visit Michelangelo’s Pietà, the only piece of work the famous sculptor ever signed. Learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his peers for the distinct honor to paint St. Peter’s heavenly arch. You’ll also enter the underground ecclesiastical tomb, where many Popes have been buried throughout the centures. You’ll also discover various houses of prayer, and shrouded graves.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter’s Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
The tour will end at St. Peter’s Square
Duration: 30 minutes
