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Premium Vatican Tour
For those seeking a more in-depth exploration, the Premium Option builds on the Classic tour by extending the duration to 4 hours. This option includes the Rooms of Raphael and an exclusive tour of the tombs of the popes, adding a deeper historical context to the Vatican experience, and providing an unparalleled insight into the Vatican's rich history and its most sacred sites.The Vatican Museums house the most famous and most visited art collection on Earth. Curated over centuries by the papacy, the Vatican's attractions include the world's most beautiful paintings, sculptures, frescoes and archaeological treasures. Your guide will expertly lead you through the enormous galleries, showing you all the best artworks and artifacts.The grandest frescoes are found in the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo's ceiling is one of the most famous artworks in human history. Your visit continues to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest Christian church in the world, built on the tomb of Saint Peter himself.
This 4-hour guided experience in Vatican is available daily except sunday in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian. Book your spot today with Exploro Tours and let our expert local guides bring history, art and culture to life before your eyes.
Arrive at the designated meeting point where your knowledgeable, licensed guide warmly welcomes you. After a brief introduction and overview of the exciting itinerary ahead, your Vatican experience begins.
Bypass the famously long Vatican queues and step directly into one of the world's greatest art collections. Your guide navigates you through immense galleries, highlighting masterpieces spanning centuries of artistic achievement, from classical antiquities to Renaissance wonders.
Marvel at the stunning Raphael Rooms, a suite of reception rooms in the Apostolic Palace famous for their extraordinary frescoes. Your guide explains the symbolism and artistic innovation behind works like The School of Athens, one of the most celebrated paintings of the High Renaissance.
Enter the legendary Sistine Chapel and gaze up at Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling frescoes, painted between 1508 and 1512. Your guide has already prepared you with essential context, so you can fully appreciate The Creation of Adam, The Last Judgment and every intricate panel.
Continue to the magnificent St. Peter's Basilica, the world's largest Christian church. Marvel at Bernini's stunning baldachin, Michelangelo's tender Pietà and the breathtaking dome designed by the great master himself. Every corner reveals another masterpiece of sacred art.
Step into the grandeur of St. Peter's Square, embraced by Bernini's iconic colonnade of 284 columns. Your guide shares the final fascinating stories of papal history before concluding your unforgettable Vatican experience.
As your tour concludes, your guide answers remaining questions and provides personalized recommendations for restaurants, hidden gems and activities to continue your Vatican adventure.
