Vatican Private Tour of St Peter's Basilica including the Cupola and Vatican Mosaic Studio
Rome, Italy
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Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Explore two Vatican landmarks with your very own private guide on this 4.5-hour tour. Head up to the top of Michelangelo’s majestic cupola to take in sweeping views of the city. Discover the 16th-century Mosaic Studio (Studio del Mosaico) — one of the Vatican’s best-kept secrets — and meet the artists charged with restoring the state’s intricate mosaics. Then enjoy hassle-free entry to St Peter’s Basilica and its towering ‘cupola’ (dome) with skip-the-line access. Enjoy personalized attention from the expert guide on this private, small-group tour.
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Explore two Vatican landmarks with your very own private guide on this 4.5-hour tour. Head up to the top of Michelangelo’s majestic cupola to take in sweeping views of the city. Discover the 16th-century Mosaic Studio (Studio del Mosaico) — one of the Vatican’s best-kept secrets — and meet the artists charged with restoring the state’s intricate mosaics. Then enjoy hassle-free entry to St Peter’s Basilica and its towering ‘cupola’ (dome) with skip-the-line access. Enjoy personalized attention from the expert guide on this private, small-group tour.Meet your professional guide in St Peter’s Square, the massive square at the heart of the Vatican. Follow your guide straight on to the Mosaic Studio, where talented artists practice their craft using age-old techniques. Meet the men and woman charged with caring for the Vatican’s prized mosaics and listen as they teach you about their work. Hear how they ensure that the state’s mosaic masterpieces are kept in impeccable condition, as well as creating new works of art to be used as papal gifts for visiting dignitaries. This experience is not available to most Vatican visitors.
From there, gain fast-track access to the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica with your skip-the-line ticket. Pause to view the church’s breathtaking interior, which counts Michelangelo’s exquisite marble Pietà among its numerous Renaissance and Baroque treasures.
Once inside, avoid the crowds with skip-the-line access to the cupola. Ride the elevator to the lofty heights of the dome, which was designed by Renaissance master Michelangelo. Admire a bird’s-eye view of the nave below and examine the ornate mosaics of the dome’s interior. Ascend to the upper level of the cupola — the highest viewpoint in Rome — for unrivaled vistas of the city.
Descend to ground level to continue your intimate walking tour. Stroll through the Vatican and hear your expert guide expound on the fascinating history of the state and its papal inhabitants.
At the conclusion of your private small-group tour, part with your professional guide at St Peter’s Square and explore the rest of the Vatican at your own leisure.
Please note that the order of the tour may varies according to the events that take place at the Vatican. Afternoon departures starts with the visit to St Peter's Basilica.
Click on 'View additional info' to download the meeting point map.
Special Offer - Book by Dec 15, 2015 to save 10% off our previously offered price!
- Book Now!
From there, gain fast-track access to the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica with your skip-the-line ticket. Pause to view the church’s breathtaking interior, which counts Michelangelo’s exquisite marble Pietà among its numerous Renaissance and Baroque treasures.
Once inside, avoid the crowds with skip-the-line access to the cupola. Ride the elevator to the lofty heights of the dome, which was designed by Renaissance master Michelangelo. Admire a bird’s-eye view of the nave below and examine the ornate mosaics of the dome’s interior. Ascend to the upper level of the cupola — the highest viewpoint in Rome — for unrivaled vistas of the city.
Descend to ground level to continue your intimate walking tour. Stroll through the Vatican and hear your expert guide expound on the fascinating history of the state and its papal inhabitants.
At the conclusion of your private small-group tour, part with your professional guide at St Peter’s Square and explore the rest of the Vatican at your own leisure.
Please note that the order of the tour may varies according to the events that take place at the Vatican. Afternoon departures starts with the visit to St Peter's Basilica.
Click on 'View additional info' to download the meeting point map.
Special Offer - Book by Dec 15, 2015 to save 10% off our previously offered price!
- Book Now!
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