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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
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Description
Discover the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel with a guide. Navigate the vast of halls, artwork, and history with a guide, who gives special insights into the collections. Skip all entrance lines and explore the Gallery of the Maps, the Pineyard Courtyard, and other areas of the Vatican. step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour at St. Peter’s Basilica. Upgrade for a small-group tour.
- Enjoy the Vatican highlights including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica
- Choose from several different departure times, or upgrade to a small-group tour
- Audio headsets are provided to make sure you can hear your guide clearly
- Avoid long queues with skip-the-line entrance tickets
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
“Skip the line” with this tour means using a special entrance to bypass even the fast-track line.
Included
- Reserved Priority Access to the Vatican Museums (except St Peter's Tour Only option)
- Guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica (except: Wednesday morning & if Express option selected)
- Access to the Sistine Chapel (except St Peter's Tour Only option)
- Audio headsets so you can always hear your guide
- Group of 20 people or less (except St Peter's Tour Only option, 25)
- Leaflet for the visits of Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica (except St Peter's Tour Only option)
Excluded
- Gratuities
- If you book “St. Peter's Basilica Tour Only,” access to the Vatican & Sistine Chapel is NOT included
Travel Itinerary
- Vatican City
- Vatican Museums
Embark on an exclusive journey into the treasure trove of the Vatican Museums. Explore the intriguing Gallery of the Maps and Tapestries, immersed in tales of Vatican secrets. Marvel at captivating Italian maps, and be awe-inspired by the sculptures in the Gallery of Candelabras. Capture memories with a photo stop at the Pigna statue in the Pinecone Courtyard, crafted by the renowned Donato Bramante. Join our English speaking expert guide for an unforgettable experience in the heart of the Vatican City!
- Cortile della Pigna
The Pineyard Courtyard at the Vatican Museums is a serene haven, blending classic architecture with lush greenery. Donato Bramante's Pigna statue stands as a bronze centerpiece, creating a peaceful retreat. Amidst this cultural richness, the courtyard invites reflection and appreciation for its timeless elegance.
- Sphere within a Sphere
In the heart of the Vatican's Cortile della Pigna stands a notable bronze sculpture: Sfera con sfera (Sphere Within a Sphere) by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. This captivating artwork depicts two fractured orbs resembling intricate machine gears, symbolizing the intricate and fragile nature of the modern world. Pomodoro began creating similar sculptures in the early 1960s, exploring the theme of complexity.
- Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica
- St. Peter's Square
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