Early Vatican with Sistine Chapel and St- Peter's Basilica

Early Vatican with Sistine Chapel and St- Peter's Basilica

With this tour you will have the opportunity to merge in Beauty in the least crowded moment of the day: our special tickets give access to the collections one hour ahead the opening to general public.
You will discover the fascinating evolution of a church, a fortress , a royal palace into a Nation: in a word, the story of the Vatican City State!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

After an accurate introduction to the Patrons and Arts of the Sistine Chapel yand an oustanting view of the Vatican territory from the Main Terrace, you will cross the grand Pinecone Courtyard, ready to discover the amazing collections of ancient statuary. There you will see the great masterpieces of greek sculpture that inspired generations of artists: the statues of the Belvedere Apollo, Laocoon and the Belvedere Torso.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

You will have the chance to admire without large crowds the wonders created by Botticelli, Michelangelo and the best artists of the Renaissance.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Finally you will reach S. Peter Basilica, the heart of Christianity, amazed by the colossal though touching architectures imagined and embellished by countless artists as Michelangelo, Bernini, Borromini

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes