Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Ready for the ultimate Vatican exploration? Your day will start meeting our staff just outside of St Peter's Square at an indicated meeting point.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cupola di San Pietro, Piazza san Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Take your Vatican discovery to new heights climbing the Dome of St Peter's. A combo of elevator and stairs (231 steps) a medium level of fitness is required for the dome climb, but the panoramic views of Rome and the Vatican State, will stay with you for a long time.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Considered the epicentre of the Catholic faith, the St Peter's Basilica is a must-see destination for millions of tourists annually. Let our guide introduce you to all its unique features including the Holy door, Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino and plenty more!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vatican Grottoes, Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City Italy
After visiting the very peak of the Vatican and learning about the treasures held within the St Peter's Basilica, its time to descend to the bottom. Visiting the Papal Crypts, you'll witness remains of the original 4th century basilica and sarcophagi of numerous popes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sphere within a Sphere, Pine Cone Courtyard Vatican Museums, 00120 Vatican City Italy
before exploring the Vatican Museums alongside your guide, you'll enjoy a quick stroll through the Pinecone Courtyard. Here you'll find Alnaldo Pomodoro's famous Sphere within a Sphere, symbolising how Christianity struggles against the chaos of the world.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Experience the best of the Vatican City with our Highlights of the Vatican Museums tour. Skip the line and delve into the treasures of this holy place, guided by an expert who will reveal the secrets behind the stunning artworks and artifacts.
Follow your guide through the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, and Gallery of Maps, marvelling at the ancient Greek and Roman statues, Flemish tapestries, and detailed maps of Italy.
In the Pio-Clementino Museum, home to some of the world's most famous sculptures, you'll see Laocoön and His Sons, the Belvedere Torso, and the magnificent sarcophagus of St. Helen, mother of Constantine.
Next, enter the Raphael Rooms and immerse yourself in the Renaissance era of amazing art and literature. See the rooms frescoed by Raphael and admire his most famous work, The School of Athens, as your guide shares insights into the artist's life and influences.
Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Experience the grandeur of Michelangelo's most celebrated masterpiece at the world-renowned Sistine Chapel. With over 600 figures, the frescoes depicting biblical stories from Genesis to Revelations are awe-inspiring and truly a sight to behold. From the iconic Creation of Man to the powerful Last Judgement, every inch of the chapel's ceiling and walls is covered in captivating imagery.
Please note that speaking inside the chapel is forbidden due to its religious significance. However, your guide will provide an overview before entering and we'll also provide you with a map/handout to help you identify each fresco you'll see.
Duration: 20 minutes