Semi-Private Essential Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica Tour

Duration
3hours
Inclusions
Small Group
Tour Guide
Entrance Fees
Headsets
Semi Private Tour
Skip-the-lines access
Language
English
Max Group Size
10 people
Transportation
Transportation from your hotel or lodging to the activity check in.
No
$
143
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Available:
Sat, Oct 12 2024
Time:
12:45 PM, 1:45 PM, 9:15 AM
Through E
Response rate: 
87%
Response time:
several hours
Highlights
  • The Map Rooms
  • Ancient Greek Sculpture of Hermes
  • Michelangelo's La Pietà
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Statue of the 4th Emperor of Rome: Claudius
  • Expulsion of Heliodorus from the temple
Preview Description
Uncover great artistic masterpieces of the Vatican on this tour specifically designed for visitors with limited time.
 
Description
Discover the figures, the technique and the meaning of the frescoes created in 4 years of Michelangelo's timeless passion on our Sistine Chapel tour. Find out how he lived and who the priests were that commissioned his works. Wander through museums as you let our expert guide reveal the mysteries and insights of the depicted characters.

Discover how the church’s admiration for art has led to such a vast collection of treasures in the Vatican Museums recovered from underground after years of neglect. Skip the queues and find yourself inside St. Peter’s Basilica where you will be able to contemplate the long history of the Christian faith and be moved by Michelangelo’s world famous sculpture, Pietà.

An itinerary designed for you to visit the Vatican and discover the best of the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica.

On this Vatican tour you’ll discover the treasures of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica. In the company of one of our expert guides, marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael.

Enjoy the beauty of the Sistine Chapel

Gaze up at the ceiling and admire the frescoes while your guide explains the secrets of Michelangelo’s intricately detailed frescoes on our Stistine Chapel tour.

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel contains hundreds of figures, including Adam and Eve, Noah, Jonah, saints, prophets, sibyls, and the decorative nude figures known as “ignudi”. The sheer size of the fresco can make it overwhelming. Where to begin? But the helpful explanations of your personal guide will reveal the meaning of Michelangelo’s masterwork, explaining the significance of different biblical scenes.

Years later, Michelangelo returned to the Sistine Chapel to decorate the altar wall of the Last Judgement - a powerful work. As you study the painting alongside your guide, you’ll discover why it was initially so controversial, as well as gaining an even deeper appreciation of Michelangelo’s unique genius.

Discover the frescoes of the Raphael Rooms

Close to the Sistine Chapel is the suite of private papal apartments known as the Raphael Rooms. These exquisitely decorated rooms contain some of the finest examples of Raphael’s work, including the “School of Athens” - a group portrait of the most famous ancient philosophers.

On your visit to the Raphael Rooms, your guide will explain why a young painter from Urbino was chosen for such a prestigious commission, earning admiration and envy. Often overlooked by visitors who are in a hurry to get to the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms deserve a more relaxed, contemplative visit; your guide will ensure that you have plenty of time to admire Raphael’s works at leisure.

Explore the amazing collections of the Vatican Museums

Your visit to the Vatican Museums is a great opportunity to discover its remarkable. The displays of ancient art are particularly impressive, including the legendary Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere. These classical artworks had a profound impact on the artists of the Renaissance, influencing the work of Michelangelo and Raphael. Accompanied by an expert art historian, you’ll learn all about these ancient masterpieces, gaining a greater appreciation of Roman art.

A walk through the famous Gallery of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard and Belvedere Courtyard is an unforgettable experience. Although it’s impossible to see the entire extent of the Vatican’s enormous collection, your Vatican Museums group tour you’ll optimize your time, showing a selection of unmissable highlights. 

St Peter’s Basilica tour: Millennia of art, history and faith. 

After exiting the Sistine Chapel, you’ll be able to enter St Peter’s Basilica.

A visit to St Peter’s Basilica - the very heart of the Christian faith, is always impressive. Built on the site of St Peter’s tomb, the basilica has been enriched over the centuries by the hands of countless artists and architects. As you admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s Pieta’ and walk around Bernini’s spectacular baldachin, you’ll understand how the basilica can be awe-inspiring even for those without faith. During your St Peter’s Basilica group tour, your guide will tell you the fascinating story of the basilica within the context of Christian history, from its origins as a burial ground to its current state of splendour and international importance. To learn more about the rise of Christianity in Rome, why not delve into the Catacombs deep beneath the modern city and find out where this story began 2,000 years ago on our Underground Rome tour?

** Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary but on days due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame. If the Raphael Rooms are an absolute must for you to see, we suggest you book one of our longer group tours: the Early Vatican Tour or the VIP Vatican Tour where the Raphael Rooms will be covered.**
 
Activity Level
As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.

Wheelchairs and motorised scooters are NOT permitted on this group tour.
 
Places Visited
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  • The Raphael rooms (Stanze di Raphael) are four rooms which were used as the residence of the popes between 1507 and 1585.
The Raphael Rooms, or "Stanze di Raffaello," are a suite of four interconnected rooms located in the Vatican Museums. Renowned for their stunning frescoes painted by the master artist ... moreRaphael and his workshop, these rooms stand as a testament to the High Renaissance's artistic and cultural achievements. Commissioned by Pope Julius II in the early 16th century, the frescoes in these rooms played a pivotal role in establishing Raphael as one of the preeminent painters of his time, alongside Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci.

The Rooms

Room of the Segnatura (Stanza della Segnatura): This is the first room to be completed by Raphael, and it houses some of his most famous works, including "The School of Athens," "The Parnassus," and "The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament." These frescoes embody the ideals of Renaissance humanism, integrating classical philosophy, theology, and poetry. "The School of Athens," in particular, stands out for its portrayal of ancient philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle, depicted in an architectural setting inspired by St. Peter’s Basilica.

Room of Heliodorus (Stanza di Eliodoro): The frescoes in this room, commissioned to convey the power and authority of the Church, depict divine intervention and protection. Key works include "The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple," "The Miracle at Bolsena," and "The Liberation of St. Peter." The dynamic compositions and dramatic use of light and shadow in these frescoes showcase Raphael's mastery in creating vivid, emotionally compelling narratives.

Room of the Fire in the Borgo (Stanza dell'Incendio del Borgo): This room illustrates significant historical and legendary events. The titular fresco, "The Fire in the Borgo," dramatizes the miraculous extinguishing of a fire in the Vatican quarter, symbolizing the protection of the papacy. Other notable works include "The Coronation of Charlemagne" and "The Battle of Ostia," which highlight the Church's triumphs and divine favor throughout history.

Room of Constantine (Stanza di Costantino): Completed after Raphael's death by his students, including Giulio Romano, this room features scenes from the life of Emperor Constantine, the first Christian Roman emperor. The frescoes, such as "The Vision of the Cross" and "The Battle of Constantine against Maxentius," celebrate Constantine's conversion to Christianity and his subsequent victory, which were pivotal in establishing Christianity as the Roman Empire's dominant religion.
Artistic and Cultural Significance

The Raphael Rooms are not only masterpieces of Renaissance art but also serve as an exploration of the interplay between classical antiquity and contemporary Christian themes. Raphael's ability to harmonize these elements reflects the intellectual spirit of the Renaissance, where the revival of ancient knowledge was seamlessly blended with the prevailing religious and cultural context.
Moreover, the rooms highlight Raphael's evolution as an artist. From the harmonious compositions and balanced figures in the Room of the Segnatura to the more dynamic and dramatic scenes in the Room of Heliodorus, visitors can trace his stylistic development. The subsequent completion of the Room of Constantine by his pupils also underscores the enduring influence of Raphael's artistic vision.

Conclusion
The Raphael Rooms in the Vatican Museums remain a vital cultural treasure, drawing visitors from around the world. They offer a unique window into the mind of a Renaissance genius and provide a richly detailed narrative of the period's theological, philosophical, and artistic preoccupations. Through their beauty and historical significance, the Raphael Rooms continue to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts, scholars, and pilgrims alike.
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Attraction, Cultural, Historic, Museum
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Bathroom
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Named after Pope Sixtus IV, the Sistine Chapel is perhaps the most famous chapel in the world. It is renowned both for its function as the Papal Conclave and for its incredible artwork.... more

The ceiling and western wall of the Sistine Chapel are adorned with some of the most astonishing paintings in the world created by the famous artist – Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Michelangelo was commissioned to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in 1508 and he completed his work in 1512. The middle section depicts nine stories from the Book of Genesis, including the renowned ‘Creation of Adam’ where the hand of God is seen reaching to Adam to instill him with life.

In 1535 Michelangelo was commissioned once again to paint the western wall over the altar. He completed this spectacular painting of the‘Last Judgment’ in 1541. The painting depicts the end-of-days and second coming of Christ when according to Christian faith all souls will be judged by Jesus,the Saints and God and sent to heaven or hell.

Despite being one of the most celebrated works of art in history, Michelangelo was originally hesitant to paint the ceiling of the chapel for he considered himself as more of a sculptor than a painter.

The original ‘Last Judgment’ painting included fully nude human figures, but these were later covered by another artist due to the demands of some Papal members who claimed that the nudity was obscene and improper.

The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel was painted by Michelangelo who depicted nine stories from the book of Genesis including the famous 'Creation of Adam'.

The first three stories are:
1. The Separation of Light from Darkness: Genesis 1:1-5;
2. The Creation of the sun, moon and planets: Genesis 1:11-19;
3. The Separation of Land from Sea: Genesis 1,9-10)

Following these paintings of the Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican are the mid-section patintings:
1. The Creation of Adam & Eve (Genesis 1:26- 2:25), with the figures of man and woman in their nakedness.
2. The Banishment from the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:22-24).

The last three frescoes of Michelangelo include:
1. The Sacrifice of Noah: (Genesis 8:15-20)
2. The Flood (Genesis 6:5-8,20)
3. The Drunkenness of Noah (Genesis 9:20-27)
* All these show the fall and rebirth of humanity

The ceiling and western wall of the Sistine Chapel are adorned with some of the most celebrated paintings in the world created by the famous artist – Michelangelo Buonarroti. Michelangelo was commissioned to paint the ceiling in 1508 and he completed his work in 1512.

Despite being one of the most adored works of art in history, Michelangelo was originally hesitant to paint the ceiling of the chapel for he saw himself as more of a sculptor than a painter. The original ‘Last Judgment’ painting included fully nude human figures, but these were later covered by another artist due to the demands of some Papal members who claimed that the nudity was obscene and improper.

The middle section of the ceiling depicts 9 stories fromthe Book of Genesis, including the iconic ‘Creation of Adam’ where the hand ofGod is seen reaching to Adam to give him life. In 1535 Michelangelo was commissioned once again to paint thewestern wall over the altar.

Michelangelo completed this spectacular painting of the‘Last Judgment’ in 1541. The painting depicts the end-of-days and second comingof Christ when according to Christian faith all souls will be judged by Jesus,the Saints and God and sent to heaven or hell.
Type:
Attraction, Cultural, Historic, Museum
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The Notorious Roman Emperor Caligula(37-41AD) built a circus at the area of the current Vatican. St Peter the apostle was buried in anecropolis to the north of the circus. ... more

Traditionally it issaid that The See of Rome was founded by Saint Peter who firstheld the position of the Bishop of Rome (Pope).Between the years 324 and 326 AD, theEmperor Constantine built a basilica on top of St. Peter's grave. It was replacedby the present St. Peter's Basilica between the 16th and 17th centuries. And was designed and decorated by Renaissance andbaroque geniuses such as Raphael, Bramante, Bernini Michelangelo, and Maderna. St.Peter's basilica is the largest religious building in the world. 

St. Peter's Basilica, Basilica di San Pietro in Vaticano or Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Italian, is a Church located in Vatican City that dates back to the Renaissance age. Michelangelo, Bernini and Bramante were the main architects of the magnificent basilica and it is one of the most famous architectural works of the Renaissance era. The building of the current church (replaced the old 4th century Church over St. Peter's tomb) began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626.

According to Roman Catholic tradition St. Peter's Basilica is the burial site of Saint Peter, one Christs' 12 apostles. Additionally in Roman Catholic tradition, St. Peter was also the first Bishop of Rome and thus was the first in the papal (pope) lineage.

Saint Peter's Basilica is located within the Vatican and thus it serves the Popes for ceremonies. Throughout the year a number of services are conducted by the pope and they attract audiences of 20,000 to over 90,000 people who come to the Vatican Basilica (St. Peter's) or St. Peter's Square. In addition to serving the papcy, St. Peter's is one of the four churches of Rome that hold the rank of Major Basilica.

Saint Peter's tomb is located directly below the altar of the St. Peter's Basilica and soem hitorical evidence supports this. Many Popes have been buried at St. Peter's for this reason and this is also why there has been a church at this location in Rome since the times of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (4th century)

The basilica has great architectural structures that tooks everal years to design and build. One of the major contributors to the amazing structure of St. Peter’s Basilica is the Master Michelangelo. The following are some ofthe spectacular architectural features of the basilica: the Bramante’s dome, Maderno’s façade, St Peter’s statues, narthex and portals, and Maderno’ nave. St. Peter also has a lovely Piazza, fountains, altars, towers. It also known for the statues in the piers of the dome ( among them are the statues of Saint Helena, St.Longinus, St. Andrew and St. Veronica).

The specifications of the St. Peter’s basilica are approximately: length: 730 feet (220 m); width: 500 feet (150 m); maximum height: 452 feet (138 m); outer dome diameter: 137.7 feet (42 m); inner dome diameter: 136.1 feet (41.5 m). These dimensions are indeed an indication of how huge the basilica is. With its spectacular furnishes, architecture, tombs and collections of art, St. Peter’s Basilica is and will always be one of the largest churches in the world and oneof the holiest Catholic sites.
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Attraction, Historic, Museum
The Gallery of Maps is called the Galleria delle carte geografiche in Italian.  Situated in the Vatican on the west side of the Belvedere Courtyard, the gallery contains a series of ... morepainted topographical maps of Italy. These maps were based on drawings by Ignazio Danti a Dominican Italian friar, mathematician, astronomer, cosmographer and geographer which was born as Pellegrino Rainaldi Danti in Perugia in 1536.

The galley was commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII in 1580 . Pope Gregory XIII ordered it made as well as many other works of art. The Pope commissioned these works of art in order to decorate the Vatican. The completion of the work on the gallery took Danti three years (1580–1583). Today the gallery consists of 40 panels which go along the 120 m gallery. 

The panels map the entirety of the Italian peninsula including Sardinia and Corsica. The maps are in fact frescoes. Each fresco features a different region. Special detail was given to the region's most prominent city. With the Apennines serving as the dividing line, one side features the area surrounded by the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas and the other shows the area near the Adriatic Sea.

The maps are both beautiful and informative as they reveal the way that the renaissance Italians saw themselves and their surroundings in pre- national Italy. Italy was not one nation in the time of the renaissance when the maps were made. The maps also provide insight to the art of cartography ( making of maps) of these times.The gallery is a fascinating place to visit whether you take a special interest in maps or not.

In the gallery of maps the vaulted ceiling is also decorated. These decorations were done by a group of Mannerist artists including Girolamo Muziano and Cesare Nebbia.
Type:
Attraction, Historic, Museum
Features:
Bathroom
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You will meet your guide at the flower stand on the corner of Via Giulio Cesare and Via Leone IV. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
 
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Cancellation Policy
Standard Policy
  • Cancellations made 2 days before will be fully refunded except for a service fee of 3%.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
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My wife and I completed a tour today hosted by Ricardo. Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums and St. Peters Basilica. It was a great tour and Ricardo was really a super guide. It was so knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour! He appears to be a well versed Historian on the History of the church! Please acknowledge the great job he did today. He is very personable and looks out for his tour members. ... more John Kevin Clarke and Marcia Oliver Clarke.
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Great guided tour, Denato!
Our guide was so knowledgeable, he answered every questions and added interesting comments. He was funny, attentive and made sure to look at each one of us when he answered a question so that we always felt included even though the questions were not ours. We good lucky having him as our tour guide and hope he will be around for a long prime so that other tourists could enjoy learning about the Vatican ... more through him.
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Highly recommend tour
Our guide, Giuseppe, was very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent tour. The Vatican has so many wonderful treasures and history. Great visit. There were 10 in our group. We had whispers so there was no problem hearing what was being said, he did a great job of navigating the crowds and always made sure we were together. We also received a handout that replicated the paintings in the Sistine Chapel ... more with a reference key which was helpful.
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Excellent Tour with a Great Guide, Paolo!
HIghly recommend the semi-private essential sistine chapel, vatican museums & St. Peter's Basilica tour to anyone visiting Rome! This was my first trip to Rome and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Paolo. He was really engaging and well versed about the history of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. He was patient, kind and well educated, which made for a memorable experience. If ... more there is any way to request Paolo for your tour, please do so!
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Paolo made your first trip to Rome so memorable with his knowledge and engaging manner. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with Through Eternity! Hopefully with Paolo again!
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Great personality and very knowledgable
We really got lucky with a great tour guide! He was basically over qualified with many degrees in all the things needed to be a tour guide for the Vatican! He also had a good sense of humor which added a lot to the experience. It was very crowded which was disappointing (I was hoping Oct would be better) but never the less it was a great 3 hr tour and he even offered to stay after and discuss more ... more of St Peters Basilica. Money well spent.
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Excellent Tour with Enthusiastic and Knowledgeable Guide
The tour of the museum, Sistine Chapel and Bascilica was thorough but not boring, our guide was able to provide insights and “the story being the story”.
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Very Satisfied!
Very informative tour and our guide, Laura, was extremely knowledgeable. She was able to keep track of all of us despite the huge crowds and shared interesting and fun facts throughout the tour.
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Awesome experience
What a TOUR! Thank you Tom for an amazing experience! Knowledge, nice style of the explanation ,fun. Thank you very much.
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Francesco 🥰 Knowledge,, Considerate, Fun
Was our guide. He was so polite and patient with us. We had a group of eight. His English was very good. Our tour started at 1pm. Info to the meeting place was good. We had no problem checking into the tour. Thoroughly enjoyed the Vatican.. it is a. All day tour 😇
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Natalia
Our guide Ahmed Was great! Conducted the tour in a good tempo, we Could see all the highligts thus the crowd Was quite big. He has extreme knowledge! And the contact with TE Was great as well since my tour had been changed, they called me and sent a message, they speak perfect english! I Will recommend TE to my friends for sure!
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We had a great experience with this company. The tour guide was very pleasant and knowledgeable. She covered everything that it is advertise in the tour. We didn't feel rushed at all. The skip the line process was easy and fast.
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Beautiful tour!
The grounds and buildings are absolutely gorgeous and our tour guide Tatiana obviously memorized the history book because she knew every single detail. The only thing keeping us from giving 5 stars is that she shared almost too much. It was a constant flow of information for 3 hours with no breaks. We loved her passion, but she even said people told her she talks too much. Thank you for a very informative ... more visit.
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Excellent Tour Guide
We had GraceLynn (former New Yorker) and she was exceptional as a guide. Personable, attentive, knowledgeable, and funny. We really appreciated an American who speaks our language, as opposed to a person of another nationality trying to speak our language. Only way to go is a guide and earphones.
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Canceled last minute
Our tour was canceled less than 24 hours before. It was incredibly disappointing as we are only in Rome for a few days. We understand it wasn’t the fault of the tour group and they had excellent communication.
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Wonderful tour
Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and did an awesome job of keeping an unusually large group together. It was very busy during our visit, and she expertly shepherded us through while explaining key details along the way. If we had tried to navigate our visit alone without a guide, we would missed out on so much. Highly recommend!
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Great Tour Guide!
We had an amazing tour guide, Ricardo. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Well worth the cost of a guided tour. The highlight of our trip to Italy.
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Amazing tour! Best guide!
We lucked out with our guide! He was patient, knowledgeable and accommodating! Even though we had visited before, we learned so much more. He kept track of us and made sure he answered questions and made sure we were all okay with the pace.
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Alberto is the best tour guide I’ve had probably ever
LOVED this tour and Alberto made it that much better! Having been on similar tours to the Vatican over the years, Alberto provided so much useful information and insight, I felt like it was my first time here! Thank-you for being an amazing guide and genuine lovely person!
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I loved the Vatican museum tour
Our guide Giuseppe was very personable and knowledgeable. I like the small size of the group and how it flowed through the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica.
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A memorable tour
Tom was great. Lots of knowledge from Varied disciplines all brought together in a quick-witted, wry, but knowledgeable way. He lets the place, the art, and the religion speak for themselves. Wonderful.
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Amazing
Our tour of The Vatican Museum, The Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica was a truly amazing experience. It was made so much better by our fabulous guide, Gracelyn, who's knowledge and obvious passion for what she was showing us greatly enhanced this experience. We would highly recommend this tour and guide.
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Favoloso!
What an amazing place to visit. But made even more spectacular by using the tour. Our guide Thomas wove a fabulous narrative together as only he could with his background as an historian. So little time , but as he said, taking important and nourishing bites from what was on offer. The tour made it easy to meet, get in, get headsets and weave through the vast treasure on offer. Well done and Grazie. ... more Highly recommended
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Very educational!
We really appreciated our tour guide. She was so knowledgeable and provided so much background behind many many pieces of art and historical monuments. Thank you for those amazing tour!!
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A life changing experience
Our tour guide was unbelievable. He made every room we visited an experience for us. His knowledge and the way he explained to us was 1st class. Skipping the line was brilliant. Well worth the money and would have happily paid double
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Great experience.
We had an informative and well guided tour of the “must see”s of the Vatican.
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Mary Bolton
Really great tour our guide Eugenia was brilliant, very informative and brought everything to life Thank you
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A Week Later and Still Raving about our Tour
Just returned from our Italy vacation and continue to tell everyone we meet / speak with how great our Vatican Tour by Thru Eternity was. My wife and I didn't understand or appreciate how great every aspect of our tour was until we had a tour with a different tour company in Florence. From the explicit meeting location to the incredibly knowledgeable and personable guide, Thru Eternity's Vatican tour ... more is top notch. Our guide was Vascco and we could not have asked for a better, nicer or more knowledgeable guide. If was obvious to my wife and I that Vasco truly loved and was passionate about giving us the best tour possible. A first class tour guide with a top notch tour company. IF you are traveling to Rome and looking for a Vatican Tour - look no further then Thru Eternity. you will not be disappointed.
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Fantastic tour of The Vatican
We prebooked the Vatican tour through Eternity Tours for 10 July at 1:30pm. The directions for the meeting place were straight forward and we met our lovely tour guide Caterina (Cathy) - Art Historian, who gave us a wonderful and very knowledgeable tour of the Vatican . Thankfully our group was only 9 ppl. It was a long tour with a lot of facts and stories but Caterina kept us all enthralled the whole ... more time. I think we were very lucky to have her as our guide. Thank you Caterina, this is a day my husband and I will never forget. Regards Sonja (Australia)
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Stephen Bugayong
If it were not for making reservations ahead of time, most of our time would have been waiting in line. When you are on a time schedule, you have to make use of every minute. Our guide was professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. We were able to to get in right away and enjoyed having what seemed like front row seats. Highly recommended.
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Anthony
Our tour guide, Eugenia was really great! So informative and accommodating to our group who had a few seniors who needed to go at a slower pace. Wonderful!
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Paulo
He was the perfect host and guide. We had a awesime experience and he was pleasant and knowledgeable on everything. Thank you thank you thank you! 😊
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Very pleased!
It was a very informative and interesting tour. Robert was an excellent guide.
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A very informative and lovely visit!
Our guide was extremely nice and full of knowledge, this tour was great and very pleasant. The meeting point was very clear and easy to find. We cut the queue and started the visit in the Vatican museum it was very convenient. I definitely will recommend this tour!
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Nothing like it in the whole world
Our guide (Chinthia?) was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. She had information about every piece that we saw and she made it fun and connected with all of us as individuals. The Vatican itself is amazing and our guide took it to an even higher level. We can't wait to return to Italy and want to explore the treasures more thoroughly. Highly recommended tour!!
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Great tour
This tour was worth every penny. Our guide, Thomas, was perfect. Very knowledgeable and funny. Highly recommended way to get through these huge places smartly and knowledgeably.
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Vatican City museums and St. Peter’s basilica
Jon our guide was very polite and informative, had a great day and would highly recommend booking in advance! Gracie
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Vatican Tour Jan2,2019
Awesome tour! Enrica made the experience memorable & intriguing! Loved her sense of humor! Thank you!
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We really enjoyed the tour. Very informative and our guide very expertly negotiated our group through the multitudes of visitors. The meeting point was easy to find and the headsets functioned well.
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Vatican tour ... splendid
What a great tour and our guide had so much knowledge. She took us on the beat tour I've ever been on. She always has an explanation for our questions and she didnt disappoint. Thank you so much for an amazing day at Vatican City
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An amazing experience
I will take other family members on this tour again. Very much worth it! We went on the one o'clock tour and I was able attend the five P.M. mass which was a truly amazing experience. We are all thankful we were able to experience the tour. The tour offers you the ability to pass through the lines as a small group and get the first hand experience that would be left out without a guide. There is no ... more way that anyone could have the same experience and receive the amount of knowledge the tour guide offfers to the group.
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Another terrific tour with Through Eternity Tours, Federica brought to life all the amazing historical details regarding the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica, pointing out many informative and interesting facts that were a testament to her depth of knowledge regarding the Vatican Museum, answering questions with charm and humour, and giving us insight into behind the scenes information. ... more Entrance to the Museum was so easy and efficient, once again we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this tour, we will return, thank you.
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Maria was a wonderful tour guide. She guided our attention to the major points of the Sistine, and gave lots of background information that gave us greater understanding of the Chapel and St, Peter's. This kind of tour is an excellent way to experience such a massive place.
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Excellent tour, Our guide was very informative, We learned so much about the Vatican and knew interesting facts to look for in the many paintings and works of art. We will definitely use this company again.
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Fantastic tour with Caterina Panetta. She did a great job to ensure that we were immersed in the history that brought meaning to tour. I also commend her on managing our group to ensure that all members could hear, see and enjoy the tour, despite the crowds. OUTSTANDING!
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Let me just say Maria was exceptional. Her enthusiasm shone all through the tour. I didn't want it to end at all. She was friendly, warm and sincere. She is also knowledgeable and my 11 year old son said he learnt a lot from the tour. This is a big shout out to Maria and to thank her for making the tour worthwhile. I will strongly recommend your company to friends and family most esp MARIA. Thank ... more you!
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Ulsan was very knowledgeable and did a great job! Our group was just the right size and the headphones were a plus in the busy Vatican. It was very hot and Ulsa made sure we found shade and got water. We enjoyed the tour and I would definitely use Through Eternity again.
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Our tour guide was wonderful. His knowledge was extensive and he kept me interested the entire duration of the tour. My family is not religious and we don't have much knowledge of the catholic religion or history.. but that didn't matter as our tour guide explained everything and answered every single question we asked. My two children (ages 12 and 16) also found the tour guide very interesting and ... more he kept their attention throughout the afternoon. Thank you!
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We were delighted with our tour. Over the years(7 to be precise) we have taken that tour with each one of our grand children(one more to go) and this was definitely the best. To the point but with lots of interesting information. Not a dull moment. Our 10 yearold grandchild was delighted and so were we as we learnt some new things. We just hope John will be there when we book that tour again in two ... more years' time
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We used through eternity tours over 10 years ago for Rome and Vatican tours. This tour was 3 hour essential Vatican with Enrica. Wonderful and informative, excellent! Enrica expertly guided us through the very crowded museum, Sistine chapel and St. Peter's. Learned many new things and saw so much. Thank you
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