Itinerary
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Stop At: Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City Italy
Start your day with an outdoor buffet breakfast, with Italian and American delicacies such as pastries, meats, cheese, eggs and fresh pancakes. Sip coffee and fresh orange juice in the tranquil setting of the Vatican, before the crowds arrive. After breakfast, your guide will escort you through the Vatican Museums complex while it is still closed to the public (a few other pre-booked tour groups will be the only others inside).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Limited to only 10 people, your private tour group will visit the highlights of this vast landmark . The itinerary includes the Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries and Raphael’s Rooms.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Then, the tour stops at the remarkable Sistine Chapel, the pope’s private place of worship, where you will gaze in awe at Michelangelo’s The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment frescoes
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
The tour concludes inside St Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll enjoy an overview of the history of the structure’s art and architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Finally, you will leave the Basilica into the vast expanse of Saint Peter’s Square. From here you can see the chimney is used to announce the election of a new pope, as well as Bernini’s famous statues. After a couple more anecdotes your guide will say goodbye, leaving you to explore the square at your leisure. A perfect end to a brilliant tour of the Vatican!
Duration: 30 minutes