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Combine e thorough guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica with a climb to the top of the dome for the best panoramic view of Rome.
Discover marvels of art and architecture created by world-famous masters of the Renaissance in a small group of a maximum of 8 participants.
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Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Literary, Art & Music Tours
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Combine e thorough guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica with a climb to the top of the dome for the best panoramic view of Rome.
Discover marvels of art and architecture created by world-famous masters of the Renaissance in a small group of a maximum of 8 participants.
Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Peter’s Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Start your tour in St. Peters Square and perceive the all-embracing character of its majestic architecture. Understand the game of visual effects as were thought by its designer, Bernini, and find the two “special” spots in the square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Then head towards the Basilica to be amazed by its magnificence. See why it took 150 years to rebuild and marvel at the golden ceilings and the impressive mosaics all around you.
Let your art-historian guide lead you through renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art. Be impressed by the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo’s “Pietà”.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Vatican Grottoes, Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City Italy
Descend into the underground grottoes and visit St. Peter’s tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Cupola di San Pietro, Piazza san Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Then climb your way up to the top of the Dome. Enjoy a bird’s-eye view over the marble floors and take an exclusive and close-up look at the mosaics of the dome.
Go even higher to find yourself at the top balcony and be amazed by the spectacular panorama over Rome and beyond. Spot the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Castel Sant’Angelo, and other iconic monuments from the height of 136 meters. Enjoy a breathtaking view of St. Peters Square and the Vatican gardens.
Duration: 40 minutes
