Michelangelo's Vatican Tour in Rome: Sistine Chapel, Pietà, St Peter's & Dome
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Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Meet your guide at the Vatican Museums and ready to enjoy this unique tour. Skip the line at the entrance and proceed on the various ornate galleries and rooms; the Gallery of Maps; the Gallery of Tapestries and into the strobilus court. Learn about the master Michelangelo , creator of the beautiful design for the popes throughout the Renaissance period; your guide can recount stories and secrets about this genius. As you walk the galleries you enter the glorious Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s painting ceiling frescoes The Last Judgement and therefore the Creation of Adam on one among the chapel’s walls.
Next, the trip to the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about fthe dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work.
Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvellous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore thelong distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed.
There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Citta del Vaticano 1, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Meet your guide at the Vatican Museums and ready to enjoy this unique tour. Skip the line at the entrance and proceed on the various ornate galleries and rooms; the Gallery of Maps; the Gallery of Tapestries and into the strobilus court. Learn about the master Michelangelo , creator of the beautiful design for the popes throughout the Renaissance period; your guide can recount stories and secrets about this genius. As you walk the galleries you enter the glorious Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s painting ceiling frescoes The Last Judgement and therefore the Creation of Adam on one among the chapel’s walls.
Next, the trip to the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about fthe dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work.
Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvellous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore thelong distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed.
There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza di San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Meet your guide at the Vatican Museums and ready to enjoy this unique tour. Skip the line at the entrance and proceed on the various ornate galleries and rooms; the Gallery of Maps; the Gallery of Tapestries and into the strobilus court. Learn about the master Michelangelo , creator of the beautiful design for the popes throughout the Renaissance period; your guide can recount stories and secrets about this genius. As you walk the galleries you enter the glorious Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s painting ceiling frescoes The Last Judgement and therefore the Creation of Adam on one among the chapel’s walls.
Next, the trip to the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about fthe dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work.
Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvellous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore thelong distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed.
There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cupola di San Pietro, Piazza san Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Meet your guide at the Vatican Museums and ready to enjoy this unique tour. Skip the line at the entrance and proceed on the various ornate galleries and rooms; the Gallery of Maps; the Gallery of Tapestries and into the strobilus court. Learn about the master Michelangelo , creator of the beautiful design for the popes throughout the Renaissance period; your guide can recount stories and secrets about this genius. As you walk the galleries you enter the glorious Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s painting ceiling frescoes The Last Judgement and therefore the Creation of Adam on one among the chapel’s walls.
Next, the trip to the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about fthe dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work.
Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvellous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore thelong distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed.
There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Meet your guide at the Vatican Museums and ready to enjoy this unique tour. Skip the line at the entrance and proceed on the various ornate galleries and rooms; the Gallery of Maps; the Gallery of Tapestries and into the strobilus court. Learn about the master Michelangelo , creator of the beautiful design for the popes throughout the Renaissance period; your guide can recount stories and secrets about this genius. As you walk the galleries you enter the glorious Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s painting ceiling frescoes The Last Judgement and therefore the Creation of Adam on one among the chapel’s walls.
Next, the trip to the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about fthe dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work.
Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvellous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore thelong distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed.
There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Citta del Vaticano 1, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Meet your guide at the Vatican Museums and ready to enjoy this unique tour. Skip the line at the entrance and proceed on the various ornate galleries and rooms; the Gallery of Maps; the Gallery of Tapestries and into the strobilus court. Learn about the master Michelangelo , creator of the beautiful design for the popes throughout the Renaissance period; your guide can recount stories and secrets about this genius. As you walk the galleries you enter the glorious Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s painting ceiling frescoes The Last Judgement and therefore the Creation of Adam on one among the chapel’s walls.
Next, the trip to the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about fthe dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work.
Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvellous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore thelong distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed.
There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza di San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Meet your guide at the Vatican Museums and ready to enjoy this unique tour. Skip the line at the entrance and proceed on the various ornate galleries and rooms; the Gallery of Maps; the Gallery of Tapestries and into the strobilus court. Learn about the master Michelangelo , creator of the beautiful design for the popes throughout the Renaissance period; your guide can recount stories and secrets about this genius. As you walk the galleries you enter the glorious Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s painting ceiling frescoes The Last Judgement and therefore the Creation of Adam on one among the chapel’s walls.
Next, the trip to the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about fthe dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work.
Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvellous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore thelong distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed.
There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cupola di San Pietro, Piazza san Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Meet your guide at the Vatican Museums and ready to enjoy this unique tour. Skip the line at the entrance and proceed on the various ornate galleries and rooms; the Gallery of Maps; the Gallery of Tapestries and into the strobilus court. Learn about the master Michelangelo , creator of the beautiful design for the popes throughout the Renaissance period; your guide can recount stories and secrets about this genius. As you walk the galleries you enter the glorious Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s painting ceiling frescoes The Last Judgement and therefore the Creation of Adam on one among the chapel’s walls.
Next, the trip to the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about fthe dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work.
Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvellous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore thelong distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed.
There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Local taxes
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Private tour
- Local guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Cupola di San Pietro
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
- Gratuities
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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