Roma Trip Overview
On this 3-hour tour in a small group of up to 12 people you will discover with your guide the origins of the largest basilica in the world.
The guide’s narratives will take you back in time, from the origins of the first basilica of Constantine to the changes made by Maderno.
He will tell you about Michelangelo’s works, including the Pietà, and the history of the chapels created inside the church.
Leaving the basilica, we will go up with the guide on the dome, symbol of Rome and of the basilica. At the top you can admire the view that opens up in front of you on the Vatican gardens, on Rome and on the area in front of the basilica called “spina di borgo”.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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On this 3-hour tour in a small group of up to 12 people you will discover with your guide the origins of the largest basilica in the world.
The guide’s narratives will take you back in time, from the origins of the first basilica of Constantine to the changes made by Maderno.
He will tell you about Michelangelo’s works, including the Pietà, and the history of the chapels created inside the church.
Leaving the basilica, we will go up with the guide on the dome, symbol of Rome and of the basilica. At the top you can admire the view that opens up in front of you on the Vatican gardens, on Rome and on the area in front of the basilica called “spina di borgo”.
Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Peter’s Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
After the security checks, the guided tour starts from St. Peter’s Square, where the guide will tell you the story of the birth of the largest basilica in the world.
He will tell you about the construction of the first basilica at the time of Constantine, the colonnade and the obelisk in the center of the square.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
After the explanation of the square, we will enter with the guide inside the basilica of San Pietro. Michelangelo’s Pietà will welcome you after the entrance door.
During the guided tour you will discover the history of the basilica’s chapels and its lower levels
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cupola di San Pietro, Piazza san Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
The dome is the emblem of the basilica and one of the symbols of the entire city of Rome.
It was built in just two years by Giacomo Della Porta, following the designs of Michelangelo. Listen to its history and the secrets of its construction.
Finally we will climb the dome and from the top you will be able to admire an incredible view of Rome and the Vatican gardens
Duration: 2 hours
