Rome Vatican Semi Private Tour

On this tour, you will have a guide with a background in either art history or archaeology and use an iPad to illustrate the Italian history, stories, and explanations. The guide will also have loads of time to interact with you and answer any of your questions. For four hours you will be able to experience the Vatican and its masterpieces. You will learn about the Renaissance period during which the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and Saint Peters Basilica were created. You will have a chance to take between 20-25 minutes in this unusual building. The guide will tell a history of Popes of Rome, their enclave, and how they are elected to office. Then you will learn about the life Michaelangelo and his connection to the Vatican, his relationship with Pope Julius II, and how he worked with other artists to create their masterpieces. Then, you will tour the Sistine Chapel taking as much time as possible viewing one of the most famous works of art in the world. Next, you will move into Saint Peter's Basilica. It is the worlds most famous and largest Catholic Church and home to masterpieces by both Michaelangelo and Bernini. You'll even delve into the Basilica origin and Saint Peter. Then experience the life story of the simple fisherman who became the first Pope of Christianity. The Belvedere courtyard and the Pio Clementino Museum with its beautiful Greek and Roman statues will the be the next stop along the tour. Your guide will show you the stunning candelabra and tapestry galleries along with the astonishing Raphael rooms, and the Borgias apartment. The final part of the tour will take you to Saint Peter's square which is home to important many of the Papal ceremonies. Here you will have time to admire Michaelangelos Dome and Bernini's colonnades.