Prestige Tour of the Vatican

Enjoy this morning tour of the treasures of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of St. Peter.


Duration of tour: 4 hours

Booking: IV Travel

After crossing the park of Villa Borghese we reach the Vatican City, the smallest independent sovereign state in the world. In the Vatican Museum, you'll be shown a fine collection of antiquities, including the Sculpture Museum, the fascinating Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Maps and the world famous Sistine Chapel decorated by Michelangelo. The tour will then proceed to the Basilica of St. Peter, where you will see the art treasures of the largest Roman Catholic Church in the world, including Michelangelo's Pieta'.

Transportation by coach, guide service, entrance and guided tour of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel, entrance and guided tour of the Basilica of St. Peter.

St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public, during religious ceremonies or on Wednesdays in case the Papal Audience takes place in front of the Basilica. Appropriate dress should be worn in places of worship. During high season there might be queues at the entrances of the museums.

Pick up from most hotels can be arranged with the supplier directly.

This tour is operated in air conditioned vehicles.
 

Language Commentary From Date To Date Days of week Start Time Departure Point
English Guided 01 Apr 2008 31 Mar 2009 M/Tu/W/Th/F/S 08.30

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