Rome: Vatican Museum & St. Peter’s Tour – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Meet your friendly guide at the local partners office and listen to a short briefing about the sights and landmarks on the tour. From there, walk to the Vatican Museum which holds the largest collection of masterpieces in the world. This impressive gallery complex houses world-famous paintings, sculptures, and tapestries from some of history’s most renowned artists.

Follow your guide to see the most important pieces on display, and pass by the Pinacoteca, the Egyptian Museum, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pius-Clementine Museum, and the Gallery of Maps. Arrive at the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement.

Next, benefit from fast-track access to one of the most beautiful churches in the world, St. Peter’s Basilica. Inside, learn about the fascinating history and architecture of the church and get a better understanding of its importance to Christianity. At St. Peter’s you can also view another of Michelangelo’s impressive masterpieces, La Pieta.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the fascinating Vatican Museums with an official guide
Admire Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
See world-famous masterpieces from renowned artists throughout history
Visit St. Peter’s Basilica and learn about its significance to Christianity

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