Due to a restriction on Vatican tickets, early booking is strongly encouraged, and there is a cancellation deadline of 75 days before the call for this tour.
Appreciate exclusive access to areas of the Vatican City that are off-limits to the general public and enjoy ample free time to explore Rome. Upon arrival in the Eternal City, enjoy approximately 2 ½ hours to shop, sightsee and lunch on your own before traveling to the transcendent Vatican. Embark on your tour at the Bronze Gate, which boasts outstanding Bernini sculptures, and visit the exquisite Vatican Museums and Saint Peter’s Basilica, including some private sections. Delight in access to, the Niccoline Chapel, which is adorned with extraordinary 15th-century frescoes by Fra Angelico. Marvel at the ingenious double-helix Bramante Staircase, which allows people to ascend without meeting those descending. In the Carriage Museum, study carriages, automobiles and sedan chairs used by the popes, and in the Pinacoteca, see wonderful paintings that include Raphael’s Crowning of the Virgin, Leonardo’s Saint Jerome and Deposition from the Cross by Caravaggio. Another off-limits experience awaits in the glittering Sala degli Ori, where precious Etruscan jewels dating back to the 8th century BC are beautifully displayed. Conclude your fabulous tour in Saint Peter’s Treasury, where invaluable objects showcase the opulence of the exalted Vatican City.