Vatican Museums Guided Tour with St Peters Dome Climb
Vatican Museums Guided Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb highlights
Enjoy exploring Vatican City's most iconic attractions, including the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Dome.
Explore Vatican Museums, one of the most extensive art collections in the world, showcasing around 70,000 masterpieces and historical artefacts.
Admire artworks like Laocoön and His Sons, Apollo Belvedere, and Venus de Milo.
Marvel at Michelangelo's masterpiece, ‘The Last Judgment fresco’ on the Sistine Chapel's altar wall.
Ascend to the top of St. Peter's Dome and take-in the panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome.
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Vatican Museums Guided Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb overview
About Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peters, Rome:
The Vatican Museums, established in the early 16th century, are a treasure trove of art and history located within Vatican City. Housing one of the world's most extensive collections of art, the museums boast masterpieces spanning millennia, from ancient Roman sculptures to Renaissance paintings. Among its highlights is the Sistine Chapel, renowned for Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes depicting scenes from Genesis, including the iconic ‘Creation of Adam.’ Adjacent to the museums stands St. Peter's Basilica, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world. It houses significant artworks, including Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's baldachin.
About Vatican Museums Guided Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica Dome Climb:
- Explore Vatican Museums, featuring a vast art collection spanning centuries, including sculptures, tapestries, and paintings.
- Stroll through Raphael’s rooms and admire the frescoes depicting scenes from popes' lives and the ancient world decorating the rooms.
- Walk through the Gallery of Maps and see the intricately painted maps of Italy adorning the walls.
- Admire Michelangelo's masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel, including The Last Judgment.
- Learn about the historical and religious significance of the Sistine Chapel from the knowledgeable guide.
- Look at the architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica and see Michelangelo's dome and other masterpieces displayed within the landmark.
- Climb up the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica and take-in the 360-degree views of the city.
How to Reach?
- By Car: The Vatican Museums are located 30.8 km from the city centre. It will take 36 mins to reach the museums via A24 and Tangenziale Est.