1h30

Private

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About this activity

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

Great Official Vatican Guides will explain the secrets of the Queen of all the Basilicas!

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), Vatican City Italy

The most famous and the biggest square of the Vatican City. It is from here that you may see the Pope blessing. In the middle of the huge square enjoy the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: La Pieta, Chapel of the Pieta Basilica Di San Pietro, Vatican City Italy

The marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Buonarroti. La Pietà is considered the first masterpiece of the artist, one of Michelangelo's greatest works of art

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini, Basilica di San Pietro Piazza di San Pietro, Vatican City Italy

The greatest masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This huge mausoleum is right on top of the Tomb of St. Peter

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

The smallest state in the world

Stop At: Vaticano Egyptian Obelisk, St Perers square, Vatican City Italy

In the middle of the most famous and biggest square of the Vatican Citythe, you can see the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Cupola di San Pietro, Piazza san Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

The highest building in Rome, from its top you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Eternal City and of the Vatican area

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter Enthroned, Vatican City Italy

It represents St. Peter in a sitting position, with his blessing hand and with the keys of the Kingdom of God

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Porta Santa, Vatican City Italy

The Holy Door is open only during the Jubilee

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Tomba di Giovanni Paolo II, Piazza San Pietro Basilica di San Pietro, 00193 Vatican City Italy

The tomb of Pope John Paul II which was proclaimed Saint by Pope Francis on 27 April 2014

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Monument to Alexander VII, Vatican City Italy

The sepulcher of Alexander VII is the funerary monument of Pope Alexander VII Chigi, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Tomb of Urban VIII, Piazza San Pietro St. Peter's Basilica, 00120 Vatican City Italy

It is the funerary monument of Pope Urbano VIII, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Museo del Tesoro della Basilica di San Pietro, Piazza San Pietro, 00200 Vatican City Italy

The Treasury Museum houses church ornaments, statues, papal miters, and various other objects, usually gifts from kings or other nobles

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Vatican Grottoes, Vatican City Italy

Here are the tombs of numerous Popes

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Fontane di Piazza San Pietro, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

The twin fountains of St. Peter's Square

Pass By: Apolistic Palace, Sala Clementina, 00120 Vatican City Italy

From one of these windows the Holy Father looks out for his blessing

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Included

Headsets
Guided tour of the Basilica with Official Vatican guides
Groups monitoring fee

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance ticket (the entrance at the Basilica is FREE)
Guided or audioguided tour of the Dome (Cupola)
Entry/Admission - Cupola di San Pietro
Entry/Admission - Museo del Tesoro della Basilica di San Pietro

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Please note: Due to religious celebrations, the venue might be not accessible on the day of your tour; it is recommended that you contact the local operator to avoid any inconvenience
It is recommended that you download or print the map of the meeting point (click on 'View additional info' at the end of the tour description)
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Features

Cultural

90%

Tourism

90%

Original

30%

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