After a general introduction to the history of the Vatican, we begin our tour with the chronologically arranged picture gallery known as the Pinacoteca. Our guide will conduct an interactive discussion on painting from the Medieval period to the high Renaissance, using masterworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and other painters as a backdrop. We'll pay attention to the world-famous Vatican tapestries, located in these galleries. From here, we'll stroll through the Museums, making our way to the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's masterpieces of the painted ceiling and Last Judgment provide a backdrop for our continued discussion of art, the Church, and Rome. Finally, we will spend approximately an hour in St. Peter's Basilica, host to stunning works from such artists as Bernini and Michelangelo. We'll marvel at the enormous dome, designed by Michelangelo, and priceless masterpieces contained therein, giving context to the basilica.

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not allowed: shorts, short, skirts, sleeveless shirts
• Due to ongoing COVID-19 preventative measures, the passage from the Vatican Museums to the St. Peter's Basilica is closed. The tour will include a 3-hour visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel instead of St. Peter's.
• The Basilica is not accessible until further notice
• The Vatican can get very crowded all year round. June, July and August are particularly busy as they are high-season months.
• All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
• On rare occasions, St. Peter's Basilica closes without notice. In this case, the tour will include a 3-hour visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel instead of St. Peter's. The tour operator will not offer refunds.
• The tour is best suited for children between the ages of 6 and 12. The Vatican Museums are extensive and can be very crowded, especially during school vacation periods. Kids younger than 6 may feel overwhelmed by the crowds and by the long walk through the collections.
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Gear/equipment sanitised between use
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
• Guides required to regularly wash hands

Logistics Instructions

Start location : We will meet at Via Germanico 8, 00192 Rome. Your guide will have a sign with your name

End location : We will meet at Via Germanico 8, 00192 Rome. Your guide will have a sign with your name

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Child : from 2 to 17 : from 1 to 10 Persons

Adult : from 18 to 99 : from 2 to 10 Persons

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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