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Visit the Vatican Museums with skip the line access and stroll its historic halls alongside your expert, English-speaking guide before experiencing the majesty of the Sistine Chapel.

Highlights

• Absorb more than 2,000 years of history and culture at the Vatican museums
• Witness works by Renaissance masters as you see the Sistine Chapel's frescoes
• Independently marvel at St. Peter's Basilica and its countless majestic relics

Description

Discover the splendor of the Vatican Museums with a private English-speaking guide that has selected the very best of the Vatican’s collections to allow your eyes to linger upon. From the awe-inspiring ‘Lancoön and His Sons’ to Henri Mattise’s larger-than-life murals, you’ll uncover the fascinating secrets behind the Vatican’s most iconic art. Meet your guide outside the Vatican and save time with your priority entrance tickets. Head to the main sections of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. An unforgettable guided tour inside the splendid Vatican City which houses one of the largest collections of masterpieces in the world. See important works of art from the Egyptian period to the end of the Renaissance are kept. Pass by ancient statues such as the powerful 'Augustus of Prima POrta' and the 'Apollo Belvedere.' Marvel at the magnificence of the Raphael Rooms which is adorned with his frescoes. Explore the Sistine Chapel's incredible mix of paintings by the most glorious artists, such as Botticelli, Perugino, Ghirlandaio that adorn walls. However, they are quite literally overshadowed by the masterpiece above by Michelangelo’s frescoes. Follow your seasoned guide as they explain the history and hidden meaning of the frescos. View the 'Creation of Adam' and the 'Day of Judgment' in a space that still serves as the Pope’s personal chapel. Finally, your guide will lead you to St. Peter’s Basilica’s monolithic entrance and bid you farewell. In the company of your own thoughts, you’ll enter St. Peter’s Basilica where you can see the dome designed by Michelangelo and several world-renowned artworks as Michelangelo’s 'Pietà' and Bernini’s huge bronze sculpture 'Baldachin' which is above the main altar where the presumed tomb of St. Peter is located.

Includes

Vatican Museums skip-the-line tickets Sistine Chapel ticket Licensed guide

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