Rome Trip Overview
The Vatican museums are one of the world’s most visited museum complexes and undoubtedly on Rome’s “must see” list. Yet with long lines, crowds and its sheer scale, it is easy for people to end up overwhelmed and exhausted. Don’t let that happen to you! Imagine walking through these magnificently adorned halls without the noise of hundreds of bustling tourists; It’s almost like having the place to yourself.
You will visit the Vatican when only 10% of the usual crowds are present, with your own private tour guide and enjoy a pickup transfer from your accommodation!
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Rome, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Literary, Art & Music Tours
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The Vatican museums are one of the world’s most visited museum complexes and undoubtedly on Rome’s “must see” list. Yet with long lines, crowds and its sheer scale, it is easy for people to end up overwhelmed and exhausted. Don’t let that happen to you! Imagine walking through these magnificently adorned halls without the noise of hundreds of bustling tourists; It’s almost like having the place to yourself.
You will visit the Vatican when only 10% of the usual crowds are present, with your own private tour guide and enjoy a pickup transfer from your accommodation!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
After the pickup form your hotel, your private driver will take you to the largest Catholic church in the world: St. Peter’s Basilica. This is where Michelangelo’s sculpture “Pieta” is kept and the tombs of the popes including St. John Paul II’s and St. Peter the Apostle.
You will also enjoy the view of Bernini’s colonnade and the stunning façade of the basilica from St. Peter’s square.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
This tour allows you to enjoy an infinite number of masterpieces like Michelangelo’s “Pietà” and Raphael’s “School of Athens”. All this with absolute calm and peace without being stressed out by huge crowds pushing you around during normal visiting hours. Imagine walking through these magnificently adorned halls without the noise of hundreds of bustling tourists…
After visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, you will enjoy a 5 minutes walk, along the Vatican walls, to the main entrance of the Vatican museums, as the tunnel that connects the Basilica to the museums will be closed due to Covid-19 measures, you will skip the long lines, and access directly the metal detector control. The tour will begin in a gorgeous panoramic terrace that offers a stunning view of St. Peter’s dome overlooking the Vatican gardens; Your private guide will then walk you through all the highlights of the museums which include masterpieces and artifacts from different cultures and civilizations.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Spend at least 10-15 minutes admiring the magnificent frescoes of Michelangelo and the other Renaissance masters.
Duration: 10 minutes
