Vatican & St. Peter's Walking Tour

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ABOUT THIS SERVICE Vatican and St. Peter's Walking Tour Highlights Private expert guided half day tour Experience the Vatican at your own pace Explanation of important works of art in Vatican museums View Michelangelo's incredible masterpieces See inside St. Peter's Basilica Vatican and St. Peter's Tour Program The Vatican is the center of Catholic religious life and your private guided visit to this mystic, religious, spiritual, artistic and historical treasure will leave you in wonder and awe. Your friendly local Roman guide, specializing in art and history, will meet you at a central point in Rome near the Vatican. The Vatican is the smallest sovereign state in the world, at just over 100 acres, and has less than 1000 inhabitants. Over the past millennium, the Catholic church and its Popes have been amassing amazing works of art within its walls. In fact, the Vatican collections contain endless paintings and sculptures of incredible importance. View the Sistine Chapel with your expert guide, where you can see Michelangelo's The Last Judgment, as well as the other stunning works of art by other renowned artists. You will have plenty of time to ask questions and truly understand the Vatican from an insiders perspective. From there you will continue through the Vatican museums, viewing sculptures, painting and other works of art that will take your breath away. After the museums, you will visit St. Peter's Basilica, where the current Pope, Benedict XVI, gives mass. The Basilica is impressive for its immense size, beautiful golden light and many famous works of art, most importantly Michelangelo's Pieta (Piety) . It is said to have been built on the site of St. Peter's grave.   What's Included in Your Vatican and St. Peter's Walking Tour Private guided tour of the amazing Vatican and its museums (approx. 3 hours). Vatican entrance reservation fee and tickets (please specify ages and nationality for reduced tickets). Expert explanation of most important works of art. Viewing of beautiful Sistine Chapel Tour inside St. Peter's Basilica. Our pampering care! Special Note During the booking process, please be sure to include all participants first and last names, their ages and nationalities for us to be able to correctly purchase your Vatican tickets.   Price per person (including taxes and fees), based on a booking of: 1 pax Eur 305 - 2 pax Eur 170 - 3 pax Eur 125 - 4 pax Eur 110 - 5 pax Eur 99 - 6 pax Eur 95 - 7 pax Eur 95 - 8 pax Eur 90 - 9 pax Eur 90 - 10 pax Eur 85 - 11 pax Eur 80 - 12 pax Eur 80 -   Terms and Conditions

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