St. Peter's Basilica with Audioguide, Dome & Vatican Museums

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Location: Rome, Italy

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Start your Vatican adventure with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica and Dome. First, climb the dome to get a close look at the interior mosaics while your audioguide narrates the church's rich history. Afterwards, admire Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino, and the final resting places of St. Peter and other popes. Use a digital map and 27 designated listening points to follow the audio tour through the basilica's key highlights.

At 12:00, dive into the extensive halls of the Vatican Museums. Discover the countless treasures of the Vatican with a visit to the Raphael Rooms, the Borgia Apartments and enjoy the optical illusions in the Hall of the Tapestries . Finally, admire the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's Last Judgement .

Please note that St. Peter's Basilica is a church and free to enter, though the queue can last up to an hour and a half during high season.

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1. St. Peter's Basilica
The Basilica of Saint Peter is one of the largest buildings in the world, with 218 meters in length, a dome that reaches 133 meters, for a total area of about 23,000 square meters. It is connected to the Vatican buildings by a raised corridor and the Scala Regia. Along the aisles, the 45 altars and 11 chapels host many masterpieces of historical and artistic value, including several works by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and others from the previous basilica, such as the bronze statue of San Pietro attributed to Arnolfo di Cambio. Designed by Michelangelo and completed by Della Porta and Fontana in 1588-89, the dome surprises for size and harmony, characteristics that are appreciated in the demanding but gratifying climb that allows you to discover its construction secrets. Arriving on the terrace, the 330 steps of the staircase lead to an internal circular corridor from which you can see closely the mosaics realized by Cavalier d’Arpino in 1605.
2. Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums are the public museums of Vatican City, enclave of Rome. They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries, including several of the most well-known Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world.
3. Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the pope's official residence in Vatican City. Originally known as the Cappella Magna ('Great Chapel'), the chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who had it built between 1473 and 1481. Since that time, the chapel has served as a place of both religious and functionary papal activity. Today, it is the site of the papal conclave, the process by which a new pope is selected. The fame of the Sistine Chapel lies mainly in the frescoes that decorate the interior, most particularly the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment, both by Michelangelo.

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The Vatican Museums offer free admission to all disabled visitors with a certified disability of more than 74%. If the visitor is not self-sufficient, a free ticket is also provided for one companion. If any member of your group has a 74% disability card, please notify us for appropriate arrangements.
• Please note that entry to St. Peter's Basilica and Dome does not include skip-the-line access. While St. Peter's Basilica is free to enter, the queue during high season can last up to an hour and a half. All visitors must pass through security.
• The elevator does not go to the top of the dome; you will need to climb 300 stairs. Additionally, entrance to the Vatican requires adherence to a strict dress code.
• Latecomers will not be admitted, and this tour is not recommended for pregnant women, or participants with heart conditions, back problems, or other serious medical issues. Please note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
• Passport or Id Card is required
• Guests must bring their own headsets for app access

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Posted On : 2024-05-22 08:11:52

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St. Peter's Basilica with Audioguide, Dome & Vatican Museums

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1. St. Peter's Basilica

2. Vatican Museums

3. Sistine Chapel

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1. St. Peter's Basilica

2. Vatican Museums

3. Sistine Chapel

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How it works

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

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