GROUPS
" VATICAN CITY AND SISTINE CHAPEL TOUR"
SPECIAL PRIVILEGED ENTRANCE FOR OUR GROUPS
BOOKING THIS TOUR ON WEDNESDAYS TICKETS FOR PAPAL AUDIENCE
WILL BE DELIVERED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE AT OUR MEETING POINT
A highlight-tour through the Vatican City's famous museums, containing one of the largest and most spectacular art display in the World, including the ancient Roman and Greek statuary collection of the Renaissance popes, Belvedere cortyard, Muse's rooms, Circolar room with Hercules, Greek cross room with Constantine's sarcofagus, the Gallery of Maps overlooking the Vatican Gardens, Raffael's rooms and finally Michelangelo's breathtaking Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel. You will journey through the history and the secret enveloping the Catholic Church and hear the stories of rivalries of the Renaissance artists. Continuing on through the Basilica of St. Peter you'll marvel at the masterpieces of the Baroque genius Bernini (his Canopy is the largest bronze object in the world) and at the awe-inspiring Pietà .
As you walk below the Basilica, through dimly-lit tunnels towards,our guides will indicate you the Vatican Grottes the resting place of many popes, and you will also,individually have the chance to stop by the tomb of Pope John Paul II.
Your guide will be delighted to pass-on good suggestions on restaurants,
wine-bars and other useful information.
* No shorts. Shoulders and knees must be covered for San Peter's Basilica
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VATICAN MUSEUM - OPENING DAYS/HOURS 2008 CLICK HERE
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PIAZZA RISORGIMENTO (three blocks from Ottaviano Metro stop line A) at the news stand across from Footlocker. |
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09:15 and 10:15 a.m. Every Day except Sundays 09:30 a.m. Wednesday only (with privileged entrance from 2008) |
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(Tour suitable for children) |
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* The Wednesday Vatican Tour is enriched by the Audience with the Holy Father. We will venture through the walls of the smallest sovereign state in the world and we'll enter S.Peter's Square (in the winter period the Audience is in the Nervi's Hall). The passes for the Audience will be included in the tour to all participants at no extra charge. |
RATES FOR ABOVE WALKING TOUR INCLUDING GUIDE, ENTRANCE FEES AND TAX (2008) |
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Adults € 50,00 per person |
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Students up to 26 years € 40,00 (with all types of student cards) |
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Children up to 12 years: € 20,00 |
PRE-BOOKING REQUIRED
