Half-Day Small-Group Vatican Tour with Extended Itinerary
Rome, Italy
Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
This 3.5 hours extended Vatican small group tour (maximum of 13 people in the group) is perfect for those who wish to explore the Vatican museums in a bit more depth, or for those who just wish to tour at a slightly more steady pace. With such a wealth of treasures stored inside Vatican City your expert guide will really be able to cover all of the main highlights with this extended tour. Your guide will offer fascinating insights into many stunning works including the Apollo of Belvedere, the torso of Belvedere, the famous tapestry and map galleries and the works of the Renaissance master Rapahel, with many more along the way. No tour of the Vatican is complete without a visit to Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel and the overwhelming St Peter's Basilica (where you will enjoy skip-the-line access.) Your group will be in expert hands with a fully-licensed, enthusiastic guide who will be able to engage the whole group during your discovery of this truly unique collection of art.
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This 3.5 hours extended Vatican small group tour (maximum of 13 people in the group) is perfect for those who wish to explore the Vatican museums in a bit more depth, or for those who just wish to tour at a slightly more steady pace. With such a wealth of treasures stored inside Vatican City your expert guide will really be able to cover all of the main highlights with this extended tour. Your guide will offer fascinating insights into many stunning works including the Apollo of Belvedere, the torso of Belvedere, the famous tapestry and map galleries and the works of the Renaissance master Rapahel, with many more along the way. No tour of the Vatican is complete without a visit to Michelangelo's breathtaking Sistine Chapel and the overwhelming St Peter's Basilica (where you will enjoy skip-the-line access.) Your group will be in expert hands with a fully-licensed, enthusiastic guide who will be able to engage the whole group during your discovery of this truly unique collection of art.You will meet your guide and the rest of your small, friendly group ready to begin your extended Vatican tour. Armed with skip-the-line tickets your guide will ensure you enter quickly and without stress. Your tour will begin with an in-depth exploration of the Vatican museums. With your expert guide the group will explore the Octagonal courtyard, the Apollo of Belvedere, the Torso of Belvedere, the Lacoon, the gallery of the Candelabra, the gallery of Tapestries, the gallery of Maps, the Borgia Apartments and Raphael's rooms. After this comprehensive introduction to art history your group will be ready to enter the truly stunning Sistine Chapel.
With your guide's expert explanation you will truly be able to appreciate why Michelangelo's masterpiece is world-renowned. From the Sistine Chapel your guide will lead the group through a special, reserved passageway into St Peter's Basilica, skipping the long line. Here you will all continue to benefit from your guide's wealth of knowledge as you discover together what is arguably the most famous Cathedral in the world. This tour is a must-do for those who have a real passion for art history and who want to really discover the Vatican, not just visit it.
Each member of the group will come away from the tour feeling truly enriched and with a full appreciation for the many wonders housed inside the Vatican City's galleries and religious buildings. This tour can be scheduled every morning at 9am and every afternoon at 2pm, except for Sundays when the Vatican museums are closed.
With your guide's expert explanation you will truly be able to appreciate why Michelangelo's masterpiece is world-renowned. From the Sistine Chapel your guide will lead the group through a special, reserved passageway into St Peter's Basilica, skipping the long line. Here you will all continue to benefit from your guide's wealth of knowledge as you discover together what is arguably the most famous Cathedral in the world. This tour is a must-do for those who have a real passion for art history and who want to really discover the Vatican, not just visit it.
Each member of the group will come away from the tour feeling truly enriched and with a full appreciation for the many wonders housed inside the Vatican City's galleries and religious buildings. This tour can be scheduled every morning at 9am and every afternoon at 2pm, except for Sundays when the Vatican museums are closed.
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