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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy this exclusively designed private 3.5 hours tour of the stunning Vatican Museums, the second largest and the fifth most visited art museum in the world, home to the famous Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms. Skip the line and enter directly with your personal guide to enjoy some of the world's most renowned masterpieces produced by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Leonardo da Vinci, and make it special by visiting the Gregorian Etruscan Museum. Explore the fascinating Egyptian Museum and the vast collection of classical sculptures. Continue the visit by entering St. Peter's Basilica directly from the museums, without queuing up from the main square, and finish your tour in the charming St. Peter's Square.
Pick-up and drop-off are included in the tour.
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Hotel pickup & drop-off with Sanitized Vehicle (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)
Private Walking Tour
Professional Blue Badge guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Special access to the Egyptian Museum and Etruscan Museums
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up from your centrally located hotel/accommodation (within the Aurelian Walls)
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy Treat yourself with a customized private tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Visit the unique Golden Room which is mostly closed to the general public.Discover the Egyptian Museums and see its famous mummies. Enter the beautiful Golden Room, part of the Etruscan Museum, containing jewelry dating between the 9th and the 1st century BC, from the Iron Age until the progressive and definitive converging of the Etruscan cities into the structure of the Roman state. Enjoy the impressive Belvedere Courtyard and then stroll through the most interesting rooms and galleries of the museum complex. Marvel at the famous Lacoon and the Belvedere Torso at the sculpture museum, deeply revered by Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists. Explore the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of the Maps 40 minutes
Viale Vaticano, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City The Egyptian Museum in the Vatican Museums offers visitors a glimpse into the ancient world of Egypt. Showcasing a variety of artifacts, including mummies, papyri, and hieroglyphic inscriptions, it's a fascinating exploration of Egypt's rich history and culture. 10 minutes
WF43+GP2 Unnamed Road, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City The Etruscan Museum inside the Vatican Museums offers a deep dive into the ancient Etruscan civilization, showcasing artifacts like pottery, sculptures, and jewelry. It highlights the art, culture, and history of the Etruscans, offering visitors a unique glimpse into one of Italy's earliest societies. 10 minutes
Sphere within a Sphere, Vatican City, Italy The Sphere within a Sphere" by Arnaldo Pomodoro at the Vatican Museums is a striking sculptural masterpiece that graces the Cortile della Pigna. This captivating artwork features a large bronze sphere with a textured, fractured surface, revealing a smaller sphere within. The interplay of light and shadow on the intricate patterns adds to its mesmerizing allure. Symbolizing themes of complexity and inner depth, Pomodoro's sculpture at the Vatican Museums stands as a testament to the convergence of art, spirituality, and profound meaning in the heart of one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions.
Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City, Italy The Courtyard of the “Pigna”, created from the 16th-century area of the “Belvedere”
Gallery Of The Maps, Vatican City, Italy The Gallery of Maps, inside the Vatican Museums, displays a stunning collection of topographical maps of Italy. Created in the 16th century under Pope Gregory XIII, these beautifully painted maps span 120 meters, offering a unique geographical snapshot of the Italy of the past. 5 minutes
VA, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City The Vatican Museums' Gallery of Tapestries showcases stunning 15th and 16th-century tapestries, intricately woven with scenes from biblical and historical narratives. Inspired by designs from Raphael’s school, this gallery highlights the artistic sophistication and storytelling of the Renaissance. 5 minutes
00120, Vatican City The Gallery of the Candelabra is a part of the Vatican Museums, showcasing a rich collection of Greek and Roman statues, sarcophagi, and reliefs. It is named for the grand marble candelabra that decorate it, dividing the gallery into thematic sections. Set up in the late 18th century, the gallery merges ancient art with stunning architectural details, providing visitors a journey through history and beauty. 5 minutes
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy Continue to the Sistine Chapel and discover the details and the hidden meaning behind the frescoes by Michelangelo. 15 minutes
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy End your tour visiting St Peter's Basilica where you will find priceless artwork such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin. 60 minutes
WF23+V93, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vaticaanstad The Baldachin in St. Peter's Basilica is a breathtaking masterpiece of art and architecture. Designed by the renowned Baroque sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it stands as a magnificent bronze canopy over the high altar of the basilica. This ornate structure, adorned with intricate details and towering over 90 feet tall, serves as a symbol of the grandeur of the Catholic Church and a focal point of the basilica's interior. It is a true marvel that captivates visitors with its beauty and historical significance.
La Pieta, Vatican City, Italy The Pietà (1498–1499) is a work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Italy Enjoy an outside view of the Basilica from St Peter's Square and admire the masterpiece designed by Bernini.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
O7830VAoliviac
23 Oct 2020
Most fascinating private tour through the Vatican with Francesco, captivating the attention of my eleven year old twin boys, 14 year old daughter and us adults. Very enriching experience. Thank you!
Ian J
16 Apr 2020
We toured the Vatican with Stefania, and had an outstanding day. Picked up at our accomodation on time, delivered adjacent to the entrance and after a quick coffee, skipped the lengthy queue and then into the tour. Stefania was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, great historian, very deft at manoeuvres through the crowds, and very funny and personable. And told us lots of other things about Rome. We would very happily go on an Eyes of Rome tour again, and have recommended them to friends on our return home. Ian & Annie. Melbourne.
Orsi B
05 Nov 2019
excelente visita ao Vaticano, onde destaco a competencia e eficiencia na administração do tempo do guia Francesco
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