3h Private Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

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Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Delve deeper into the Vatican collection on this customizable tour, which focuses on the diverse art and history with an expert guide. Since the conception of the Museums in 1506, the space has grown considerably and now occupies a substantial part of the Vatican’s 44 hectares. Comprised of 1,200 rooms, 54 galleries and 8 actual museums, there’s certainly a lot to choose from. Would you like to see one of the 15 known paintings by Leonardo di Vinci, Raphael’s last work or Caravaggio’s “the Entombment of Christ”? Do you prefer Egyptology, then maybe you’d like to explore the Vatican’s Gregorian Egyptian Museum, which is specifically dedicated to Ancient Egypt and the Near East? Basically, the choices for this tour are endless, just let us know what you want to see, and we’ll make it happen or, alternatively, just ask your guide what they would suggest and let them surprise you.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza di San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Whether you are religious or not St. Peter’s Basilica is without doubt one of the most impressive architectural structures in the world. Built over the resting place of Simon Peter, it is the second largest church in the world and the second most important basilica in Rome (but definitely the most popular). Encompassing an area of approximately 5 acres, St. Peter’s is vast, boasting 778 columns, 395 statues, 150 mosaics, 44 alters, 27 chapels, 11 domes and 5 sets of main doors. Its construction was a colossal undertaking, spanning over a century, throughout the reins of 21 popes, and was overseen by 10 major artists/architects. Learn more about its rich history, uncover its fascinating secrets, and explore its world-famous art collection.

Duration: 1 hour