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Join our Chinese guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Explore masterpieces of art and historical monuments, with an expert guide, in a unique and engaging experience.

Highlights

• Expert Chinese guide: clear explanations of art, history, and faith
• Priority admission: Avoid long waits with reserved tickets.
• Full itinerary: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms.
• Personalized experience: Groups for direct interaction with the guide.
• Art and faith: Discover Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini.

Description

Join a unique experience to discover the treasures of art and history of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica with an expert guide who will accompany you on a tour in Chinese, ensuring an engaging and in-depth visit. Vatican Museums The Vatican Museums are one of the most important museum complexes in the world, with over 70,000 works of art ranging from antiquity to the Renaissance. We'll kick off our journey by exploring the amazing collections of ancient sculptures, mosaics, and paintings. During the tour, you'll have the chance to discover: • The Sistine Chapel: An absolute masterpiece, famous for Michelangelo's frescoes, including the famous 'Last Judgment'. Our expert guide will reveal the hidden meanings behind each biblical scene. • The Raphael Rooms: A journey through Raphael's magnificent works, including the famous 'School of Athens,' which represents one of the pinnacles of Renaissance art. • The Gallery of Maps: One of the most fascinating galleries in the Vatican Museums, with historical maps showing how Italy and the world have changed over the centuries. • The Pinecone Courtyard: a charming corner of the Museum, with the famous pinecone sculpture, which is one of the most mysterious symbols of the Vatican. St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Basilica is one of the most important churches in Christianity and one of the holiest places in the world. Your visit to the Basilica will allow you to admire: • Michelangelo's Dome: An extraordinary work that dominates the sky of Rome. You'll have the chance to admire it up close, discovering the details Michelangelo included in the design. • The High Altar and Michelangelo's Pietà: You'll get a close-up look at one of Michelangelo's most famous sculptures, La Pietà, which depicts the Madonna with the body of the dead Jesus Christ, a masterpiece of beauty and suffering. • The Tomb of St. Peter: The Basilica is built over the tomb of St. Peter, one of Jesus' apostles. An exciting and spiritual visit that will help you better understand the religious significance of the place. • St. Peter's Square: At the end of the tour, you'll have the chance to stroll through the famous square designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, with its majestic colonnade that welcomes visitors in a spectacular way. Tour details • Tour duration: About 3 hours. • Language: The tour will be conducted in Chinese by an expert guide. • Priority access: Thanks to our pre-booked ticket service, you'll skip the long lines to enter the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. • Meeting points: We'll give you precise info on the meeting spot near the Vatican Museums entrance. • Visiting hours: The tour is available during the Vatican's opening hours, with specific times to be confirmed at the time of booking.

Includes

What's included: Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica Professional Chinese-speaking tour guide Headphones to clearly hear the explanations Visit the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable