Città del Vaticano Trip Overview
During this tour you will get to discover the Vatican City, symbol of power and wealth of the Church, the cradle of the Catholic Christian faith and the residence of the popes, home to a treasure trove of artworks from different eras.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city.
To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
All of these amazing treasures have been gathered by the Roman Catholic Church for more than five centuries, starting from the 16th century. Now the Vatican City Museums occupy an enormous area. Just imagine 20 museums with 1400 halls. And they themselves are also grandiose monuments.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 to 2 hours
Starts: Città del Vaticano, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Città del Vaticano, Italy, Italy
During this tour you will get to discover the Vatican City, symbol of power and wealth of the Church, the cradle of the Catholic Christian faith and the residence of the popes, home to a treasure trove of artworks from different eras.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city.
To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
All of these amazing treasures have been gathered by the Roman Catholic Church for more than five centuries, starting from the 16th century. Now the Vatican City Museums occupy an enormous area. Just imagine 20 museums with 1400 halls. And they themselves are also grandiose monuments.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fontana del Cortile del Belvedere dei Palazzi Vaticani, Città del Vaticano, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
The Vatican Courtyards are divided by the Fontana della Pigna (or simply called, “The Pine Cone”), the library courtyard, and the Cortile del Belvedere (Belvedere Courtyard). Come and admire these three courtyards and other areas of the Pope’s palace as well as its impressive architecture.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chiaramonti Museum, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Italy
The Chiaramonti Museum is set out in the long loggia which joins the small Palace of the Belvedere to the Vatican Palaces.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City Italy
The Cortile Ottagono (Vatican museum Pio Clementino) is home to a number of world famous statues like Leochares the Belvedere Apollo.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vatican Library, Belvedere Courtyard Vatican Palace, Vatican City Italy
Vatican Apostolic Library, official library of the Vatican, located inside the Vatican palace. It is especially notable as one of the world’s richest manuscript …
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter’s Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
St. Peter’s Square is one of the largest and most beautiful squares in the world. It is located in Vatican City, at the feet of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
St Peter’s Basilica, located in the Vatican City, is considered one of the Catholic Church’s holiest temples and an important pilgrimage site.
Duration: 15 minutes
