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Boasting some of the greatest artworks ever created, the Vatican Museums can be a daunting place to visit and you can easily spend a day trying to see it all. But if you are short on time in the Eternal City or just want to see the highlights, then our Essential Sistine Chapel and Vatican tour are for you. This carefully crafted itinerary is optimized to let you see the best of what the Vatican can offer in the shortest possible time. See why the frescoes that Michelangelo painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel are often considered the greatest masterpieces of Western art and get the full story behind his stormy relationship with the fearsome Pope Julius II. Wander through the Raphael Rooms and with your expert guide decipher the famous Renaissance artists painted in the guises of ancient philosophers in the iconic School of Athens. Discover how the two great artists drew inspiration from recently unearthed masterpieces of ancient art like the Laocoon and Belvedere Torso which youll also get the chance to see on your tour. Your guide will escort you to the enormous St. Peters Basilica the mother church of the Catholic faith and home to Michelangelos incredible moving Piet sculpture, as well as Berninis jaw-dropping baldachin. Highlights: - Explore some of the greatest artworks ever created, the Vatican Museums - See Sistine Chapel often considered the greatest masterpieces of Western art - See masterpieces of ancient art like Laocoon and Belvedere Torso - Ability to enter St Peter's Basilica on your own accord after the tour has ended - Escorted entrance to St Peter's Basilica Inclusions: - Entrance to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - Escorted entrance to St Peter's Basilica. - Expert, English-speaking guide - Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
Semi-Private Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Basilica Tour PRD67396
Vendor: Project Expedition-Europe
Category: Land Tours
Location: Europe-Italy-Rome
