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This essential Vatican City tour begins with a visit to the Vatican Museums- the most beloved place to visit in Rome. Skip the line and allow yourself more time to discover great artworks by Michelangelo and Raphael.
Explore the Pio-Clementino Museum and travel through the Gallery of the Tapestries, 75 meters long named after the elaborate Flemish tapestries that drape its walls. The Gallery of the Maps, painted between 1580 and 1585, takes its name from the 40 maps frescoed on the walls, representing each of the Italian regions and papal properties at the time of Pope Gregory XIII.
Our sightseeing Vatican visit continues to one of the most revered places to see in Rome – the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will walk you through amazing works of art including Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement – the largest fresco ever painted by one man. As you explore the endless wonders, our guide will tell you the stories behind these famous masterpieces on this breathtaking Sistine Chapel tour.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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This essential Vatican City tour begins with a visit to the Vatican Museums- the most beloved place to visit in Rome. Skip the line and allow yourself more time to discover great artworks by Michelangelo and Raphael.
Explore the Pio-Clementino Museum and travel through the Gallery of the Tapestries, 75 meters long named after the elaborate Flemish tapestries that drape its walls. The Gallery of the Maps, painted between 1580 and 1585, takes its name from the 40 maps frescoed on the walls, representing each of the Italian regions and papal properties at the time of Pope Gregory XIII.
Our sightseeing Vatican visit continues to one of the most revered places to see in Rome – the Sistine Chapel. Your guide will walk you through amazing works of art including Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement – the largest fresco ever painted by one man. As you explore the endless wonders, our guide will tell you the stories behind these famous masterpieces on this breathtaking Sistine Chapel tour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
This essential Vatican City tour in Rome begins with a visit to the Vatican Museums- one of the main destinations and top things to do in Rome. And you can skip the line, allowing you more time to discover great works of art by Michelangelo and Raphael. (Please note: Raphael Rooms are available only for the first morning tour)
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Our sightseeing Vatican visit continues to one of the most revered places to see in Rome – and the world – the Sistine Chapel. An absolute must-see in Rome, our guide will walk you through amazing works of art including Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement – the largest fresco ever painted by one man. As you explore the endless wonders, our guide will tell you the stories behind these famous masterpieces on this breathtaking Sistine Chapel tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Stanze di Raffaello, Viale Vaticano, Vatican City Italy
Visit the Raphael Rooms inside the Vatican Museums, home to many of Raphael’s celebrated frescoes. Admire the genius of his work as your guide highlights the intricacies of his work, such as the appearance of Michelangelo and da Vinci in ‘The School of Athens’. Appreciate the skill and beauty of one of the Renaissance’s greatest artists.
Duration: 15 minutes
