Meet your tour guide at the tour office, located in the oldest neighborhoods of the Vatican, Borgo Pio. Following an introduction by your guide, walk through the charming shops of the Borgo and get some local tips for eating and sightseeing in Rome. Learn a bit about the history of the Sistine Chapel, and then head to the square as a group, passing along the Via della Conciliazione. Admire the flags and surrounding embassies as you walk through this street, which serve as the primary access point to St.Peter's Square. Arrive at St. Peter's Square, which is marked by a towering Egyptian obelisk and enveloped by columns and statues of saints. Hear about the history of the square and the legendary artist Bernini who designed it. En route to the Vatican Museums, see and hear about how residents of the smallest city in the word go about their day-to-day life. Snap a photo of the Swiss guards the pontifical bodyguards in their distinctly Renaissance uniforms. Then, slowly head towards the museum's entrance, where you will be led to a special area reserved for skip-the-line groups. Walk through an astonishing collection of Roman and Greek statues, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Admire Michelangelo's famous works, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement at the Sistine Chapel. This spectacular fresco evokes lifelike images within the mind, vividly portraying stories of mankind in the biblical era. Finish off your tour with St. Peter's Basilica. You will be brought in front of St.Peter's Church, where a special entrance will allow you to enter directly from the museum and bypass the long queue out in the square.
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Jul/04/2025 19:51:14
couldn't fault a thing everything was brilliant and our guide Carl was absolutely fantastic 👏
Jul/04/2025 19:27:05
Marco was a wonderful, welcoming, humorous guide. It is obvious he enjoys sharing Rome with visitors.
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Jul/04/2025 17:31:36
Our tour guide, Karl was absolutely brilliant. Unfortunately, we left booking a guided tour to the last minute so it cost us €175, each (two of us), but suffice to say we weren’t disappointed. We misjudged the times and got to the office, where we were to begin the tour, about half an hour late. The people/guides/facilitators couldn’t have been more accommodating and slotted us into a 2:30 tour. This allowed us time to eat and enjoy a bit of free time, walking. It was 41*, on the day, and there were delays getting into the museums and Cistine chapel. However, Karl had the foresight, and the know, of where to bring us, out of the blasting sun, while he relayed some amazing information and facts. His knowledge of the history of Ancient Rome and Renaissance Rome was insane. It was made all the better by his “fun facts” and Karl’s quirky sense of humour. Overall, worth every cent. The “skip the queue” is a no brainer and allows all the more time to indulge in awe inspiring Rome.
Jul/04/2025 16:01:44
Was a great tour! Had two amazing tour guides who valued our interest in the sights.
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