Vatican City Trip Overview
This tour is a complete introduction to the history of the Vatican.
Thanks to the knowledge and experience of our qualified tour guides, you will learn about the birth of Christianity and how the Vatican became, from a place of persecution at the time of the Ancient Romans, the new pole of attraction for pilgrims who wanted to commemorate the memory of the apostle Peter.
You will learn about the procedure for the election of the new Pope, the Conclave and you’ll have the great opportunity to admire the Basilica from its top, climbing the dome designed by Michelangelo.
In the Basilica, you’ll be amazed by the greatest masterpieces of Italian art:
the Pietà by Michelangelo;
Bernini’s canopy
and much more…
In the grottoes (the underground level of the Basilica), you’ll visit the tombs of the Popes.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Vatican City, Vatican City
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This tour is a complete introduction to the history of the Vatican.
Thanks to the knowledge and experience of our qualified tour guides, you will learn about the birth of Christianity and how the Vatican became, from a place of persecution at the time of the Ancient Romans, the new pole of attraction for pilgrims who wanted to commemorate the memory of the apostle Peter.
You will learn about the procedure for the election of the new Pope, the Conclave and you’ll have the great opportunity to admire the Basilica from its top, climbing the dome designed by Michelangelo.
In the Basilica, you’ll be amazed by the greatest masterpieces of Italian art:
the Pietà by Michelangelo;
Bernini’s canopy
and much more…
In the grottoes (the underground level of the Basilica), you’ll visit the tombs of the Popes.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Peter’s Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Let yourself be introduced to the ancient history of the Vatican Hill. Learn about how this site developed trough the centuries, becoming the main center of Christianity.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Climb the dome of Saint Peter’s Basilica and admire the city from its best point of view. After this breathtaking experience, you’ll go back to the church to visit it and to see the masterpieces displayed in the main chapels.
Duration: 2 hours
