PRIVATE

   " VATICAN CITY AND SISTINE CHAPEL TOUR"

 PRIVILEGE ENTRANCE -DURATION 3 HOURS

EVERY DAY EXCEPT ON SUNDAY

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.

* No shorts. Shoulders and knees must be covered for San Peter's Basilica

Your guide will be delighted to pass-on good suggestions on restaurants, wine-bars  and other  useful information.

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