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Fast Access Complete Vatican Sistine Chapel & St Peter Day Tour

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Fast Access Complete Vatican Sistine Chapel & St Peter Day Tour

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Experience the wonders of the Vatican like never before with the Fast Access Complete Vatican Sistine Chapel & St Peter Day Tour. This tour takes you on a journey through the Vatican Art Gallery, the Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter's Basilica, and Saint Peter's Square, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the beauty and history of these iconic sites. With a knowledgeable English-speaking guide by your side, you'll not only see the "must-see" artworks but also discover hidden gems and surprises along the way. From the stunning frescoes of the Sistine Chapel to the magnificent statues in Saint Peter's Square, every moment of this tour is awe-inspiring. Don't miss the chance to witness Michelangelo's famous "La Pieta" and Bernini's altar piece. Embark on this unforgettable journey and create memories that will last a lifetime.

About this experience

  • Non Refundable There is no return, refund or cancellation possible with this product
  • Admission Included
  • 6 hours
  • Suitable for 2-14 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Insight into Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  • Visit to the Borgia Apartments and glimpse into the history of the Borgia Family
  • Exploration of St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest Basilica
  • Viewing of stunning treasures including Michelangelo's "La Pieta" in St. Peter's Basilica
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation

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Introduction

Indulge in an unforgettable journey through art, history, and spirituality with the Fast Access Complete Vatican Sistine Chapel & St Peter Day Tour. This immersive and informative tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the most iconic treasures housed within the Vatican City, accompanied by a knowledgeable English-speaking guide. Unlike other Vatican tours, this extended experience allows you to go beyond the usual highlights and delve deep into the remarkable world of Vatican art.

What to expect?

During this 360-minute tour, you can expect to witness the must-see artworks of the Vatican, as well as hidden gems that are often overlooked. The itinerary includes visits to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, and St. Peter's Square. Discover the breathtaking sculptures, magnificent frescoes, and awe-inspiring architecture that adorn these sacred spaces. Marvel at Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, gain insights into the Raphael Rooms, and admire the magnificent statues by Bernini in St. Peter's Square. Immerse yourself in the rich history and religious significance of these renowned landmarks.

Who is this for?

This tour is suitable for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Vatican City's cultural heritage. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a family, this experience caters to all who wish to explore the Vatican's treasures. The tour is conducted in English, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the artworks and their historical context.

Why book this?

Embarking on this exclusive Vatican tour promises an unforgettable experience. With fast access and the guidance of an experienced English-speaking guide, you'll avoid long queues and make the most of your time in this captivating city within a city. Delve into the secrets of the Borgia Apartments, admired by few tourists. Learn about the fascinating history behind Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel frescoes. Witness the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica, the largest basilica in the world. Discover renowned masterpieces such as Michelangelo's "La Pieta" and Bernini's famous altar piece. With this tour, you'll gain a deep appreciation for the rich legacy of Vatican art and immerse yourself in the spiritual ambiance of these revered landmarks.

Good to know

To join this tour, meet your guide at the stairs outside the Vatican Museums, marked by a monumental white door topped with statues. The tour lasts for 360 minutes, encompassing all the major highlights of the Vatican. Remember to dress appropriately, covering shoulders and knees, as these are religious sites. Get ready to be awestruck by the incredible artistic and architectural wonders that await you at the heart of Vatican City.

Reviews

Those who have embarked on this tour praise the expertise and passion of the guides, which enhance the overall experience. Travelers rave about the comprehensive knowledge shared by the guides, allowing them to appreciate the depth and significance of the artworks. Visitors commend the avoidance of long queues, which saves valuable time and ensures a seamless exploration of the Vatican City. Overall, the tour receives glowing reviews for its informative and captivating nature, offering visitors a remarkable journey through art and history.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Vatican Museums

This splendid tour takes in the Galleries of Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra. In the latter you will see the famous sculpture of Lacoon and his sons. As well as these wonderful galleries you will spend time in the Raphael Rooms, and of course visit the Sistine Chapel. As you wend your way through the Vatican Museums your guide will point out the most important works of art and in particular give you an insight into Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel so that you can gain a much better appreciation of this magnificent chapel and its decorations.On this extended tour you have the opportunity to see much more of the wonders that are housed in the Vatican City including its numerous sculptures, some very famous and some equally stunning but almost unknown.

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Sistine Chapel

From the Sistine Chapel to Raphael’s Rooms, on this tour we ensure that in addition to the Vatican Museum’s highlights we show you a few surprises as well – things you didn’t know were housed within its walls.Something not on the normal tourist itinerary is a visit to the Borgia Apartments. Adorned with family portraits these apartments were occupied in the 15th century by the notorious Borgia Family. Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia of Spain, Pope Alexander VI, lived here with his beautiful daughter Lucretia and charismatic son Cesare. Your guide will explain the history hidden within the family portrait’s religious content and tell you some family secrets – a glimpse into the lives of this extraordinary family! Before you arrive at the next stop on the tour, the Sistine Chapel, your guide will explain something of the history of Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoes; what to look for and why they are so renowned. It took eight years to complete this amazing ceiling, a real labour of love!

Admission Included

St. Peter's Square

The tour ends in Saint Peter’s Square where your guide will give you some information about the magnificent statues by Bernini that surround the square. A perfect end to a wonderful tour!

Admission Included

St. Peter's Basilica

Next on the tour is a visit to Saint Peter’s Basilica. This is the world’s largest Basilica and the leading religious building in the Christian world. Built over the tomb of Saint Peter it took 120 years to complete. The size and architectural splendor are dazzling but, add to that the wonderful internal decorations and the whole effect is breathtaking.

La Pieta

Many of the greatest artisans of the Renaissance Period were involved in the building and subsequent decoration. Inside you will see Michelangelo’s “La Pieta” Bernini’s famous altar piece and Saint Peter’s chair as well as numerous other stunning treasures.

Reviews

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Amy_C

Tommaso was probably our favorite part of the tour. He was so knowledgeable and helpful and answered all our questions. He knew the best places to go and what we wanted to see without us even telling him. We had a blast and when we come back, we are totally booking with him again. Highly recommend!

Joe K

Francesco was an outstanding tour guide! Very knowledgeable. Enjoyed our tour and our conversations. He had a wealth of information to provide us with.

Ronald_B

Francesco was simply incredible! His knowledge was vast and explained things so well. We have been there four times but learned so much new from him. His English was easy to understand and such a vibrant personable personality. Will definitely look him up on our next visit to Rome!!!!!!

Carla_B

This tour of the Vatican was our big splurge . . . and it was worth every penny. We were lucky enough to have Massilimo. Imagine spending six hours in the massive Vatican complex (14 total museums) with an actual Vatican historian/theologian. Massilimo has been doing these tours for 10 years and has enthusiasm like he just started yesterday. Also, the line alone to get into the Vatican was over two hours - and these were people with skip the line tickets. We walked right in and had a spectacular day. He literally knows this complex like the back of his hand. Every masterpiece, every building, most of the employees. It was fantastic. Cannot recommend this tour enough!

Steven_M

Our guide adapted our tour to make it every thing we wanted. He spoke perfect English and was aware of our every need. Francisco was the very best.

J R

This was the first time we were in Rome and we picked this tour to explore the Vatican. Our guide was Francesco. I can't say enough good things about him. He is very descriptive and very knowledgeable of the history and different artifacts in the Vatican. We enjoyed our tour with him very much. If you are gong to tour the Vatican, definitely request Francesco as you will really enjoy his stories and how he brings the tour alive! 5 stars all around for him!!!!

gittlemj

The first tour we went in was The Vatican and it was fabulous! We learned so much from Tomas. He was engaging, allowed us enough time to see all the amazing sites but got us right past the lines with no waiting! Our second tour was also with Tomas at the Colosseum! We ended up having a private tour - just the 3 of us and again he did an amazing job. We were able to ask all our questions and see so many interesting parts of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. We would highly recommend these professional and informative tours!

bu2k

We visited the Vatican and Sistine Chapel with Agata on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. Despite the crowds and preparations for Easter, our guide was terrific and unflappable. Pointed out so many interesting things we would have been too overwhelmed to see ourselves. Well worth it!

kmtravellers

I could not speak more highly of this amazing tour and, most importantly, Fancesco, who is knowledgeable, informative, professional and attentive. He was able to weave beautiful stories around the history and made the day wonderful and memorable. He is truly special.

saadak2018

Francesco was absolutely amazing on this walking tour, he honestly made the day, he was very professional with his knowledge about all the sites around Rome. Francesco made the day so easy considering we had young children and was happy to do the tour at our pace. I would honestly recommend and would myself request Francesco for all future tours in Rome!
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2024-04-25 03:39
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