Michelangelo's Tour in Rome: Pietà, St Peter's Basilica & Dome

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Michelangelo's Tour in Rome: Pietà, St Peter's Basilica & Dome

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€329
Duration
2 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
English, Italian

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Overview

Do you want to know more about the genius Michelangelo? This visit is perfect do learn about him. Stories, secrets and much more that you’ve never heard before! The tour start with a visit to the Dome with its spectacular mosaics and stucco embellishments. End your tour in St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà.

Michelangelo Buonarroti left us a legacy of his genius in sculpture, painting, architecture and poetry, don’t miss the opportunity to discover more about his interesting life!

What's included

Local guide
Private tour
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Local taxes

Not included

Gratuities
Private transportation

What you will do

St. Peter's Basilica
Let's start to explore the Dome! Short to attend as you may be there before the standard daily hoards arrive. enclosed within the tour is that the elevator ride to the primary level wherever you find about the dome with its beautiful mosaics and elaborations. From ground level they're impressive; from up shut you'll extremely appreciate the mastery that went into making such elaborate work.
Then prepare yourself for the climb up the 281 steps which will take you to the highest of the dome. The guide can tell you what to see for once you reach the top: spectacular views of St. Peter’s Square; the marvelous read on the long, straight avenue that Mussolini bulldozed which ends up in St. Peter’s and therefore the long distance views across the river to the terribly centre of ancient Rome. positively the most effective viewing purpose within the whole of Rome!
1 h
St. Peter's Basilica
It is then back once more to ground level for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica wherever you may explore the various facet chapels with their hidden crypts. You'll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will make a case for why this is often the sole work that he signed.
There is still additional to envision although below ground level. You guide can lead you below ground to the pontifical sepulchre wherever, over the centuries, several of the Popes are inhumed.
1 h

Meeting point

Please meet your guide at the obelisk situated in St Peter's Square. The guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

End point: Please meet your guide at the obelisk situated in St Peter's Square. The guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

Important information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
DRESS CODE AND LUGGAGE POLICY At the Vatican and in general in all the Roman churches and Synagogues dress code for both men and women requires shoulders and knees to be covered. Shorts and skirts are fine, but below knees. Do not bring large items (e.g. large bags, backpacks, long umbrellas…) on tour because they are not permitted in the Vatican Museums.