With this tour you will have the opportunity to merge in Beauty in the least crowded moment of the day: our special tickets give access to the collections one hour ahead of the opening to the general public.
You will discover the fascinating evolution of a church, a fortress, a royal palace into a Nation: in a word, the story of the Vatican City State!

After an accurate introduction to the Patrons and Arts of the Sistine Chapel and an outstanding view of the Vatican territory from the Main Terrace, you will cross the grand Pinecone Courtyard, ready to discover the amazing collections of ancient statuary. There you will see the great masterpieces of Greek sculpture that inspired generations of artists: the statues of the Belvedere Apollo, Laocoon and the Belvedere Torso. Then more masterpieces as roman reliefs, tapestries designed by Raffaello, incredibly ornated stucco ceilings are displayed in the Upper Galleries ending in the Sistine Chapel. There you will have the chance to admire without large crowds the wonders created by Botticelli, Michelangelo and the best artists of the Renaissance.

Finally, you will reach S. Peter Basilica, the heart of Christianity, amazed by the colossal though touching architectures imagined and embellished by countless artists like Michelangelo, Bernini, Borromini

Sites included

Sites included: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica

Included

Entry or admission fee Special ticket for early entrance, Headsets for groups larger than 6 people

Excluded

Tip or gratuity, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Restrictions

Only small backpacks or handbags allowed. No glass bottles, cans or metal objects allowed.

Notes

This is a private tour – Group Size Max 10 pax – Larger groups on request.

Price

From: €95.00

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Early Vatican with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica – Private Tour

Early Vatican with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica – Private Tour

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