On this morning excursion, you will step from Italy to the Vatican dwarf state and then walk back. Avoiding the sun, queues and noisy crowds of tourists, you will consider the architecture and artistic masterpieces of St. Peter's Basilica, admire Rome from a bird's eye view and learn the most interesting facts about the Vatican. Individual excursion for 1-3 people Duration 2.5 hours Children Without children How it goes On foot Rating 5 on 27 reviews € 117 per excursion Price for 1-3 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
Interesting facts about the Vatican The first hour we will devote to St. Peter's Square: you will understand the features of the architectural complex of the square and learn many interesting facts about the Vatican, collected by me from various sources. After our walk you will know all the most interesting about the smallest and most influential state in the world, for example
- who now lives in the Vatican and how to get his passport;
- what is the daily routine of the Swiss guards, what feats they became famous for and in what case they can get married;
- where the Pope lives and what he eats;
- on what occasions the usually walled “Holy Door” is opened;
- where is and where the secret corridor leads, along which the popes hid from danger
Stories and masterpieces of St. Peter's Basilica We will come to the very opening of the cathedral, so we will not stand in line for a couple of hours, but get inside in 5-10 minutes! You will get acquainted with the architecture and painting of the cathedral, see Michelangelo's Pieta, the tombs of the popes and the incredibly beautiful Bernini Altarpiece
Highest point in Rome Then we will climb to the highest point in Rome - the dome of St. Peter's Basilica! Climbing just 320 steps, you will enjoy superb views of the Eternal City. From a bird's eye view, you will see the shortest railway in the world, the papal residence and the best Roman landmarks
Ages of the Castle of the Holy Angel Along the street of Reconciliation (by the way, who reconciled with whom, you will also find out) we will head to the famous Castle of the Holy Angel. On the way, we will talk about ancient times and the harsh Middle Ages, and finish the walk on the old bridge of the Holy Angel with graceful sculptures and a beautiful view of the city.
Organizational details
- The price does not include a ticket for the dome of the cathedral: 7 euros and 320 steps (with an elevator) or 5 euros and 551 steps (without an elevator)
- To visit the cathedral, you must cover your shoulders and legs to the knee
- After descending from the dome of the cathedral, you can send a postcard by post of the Vatican with the stamp of the smallest and most influential state in the world. Think in advance which of your friends you would like to surprise with such an unusual surprise, and find out their mailing addresses!
Booking features
- The tour can be taken on any day except Wednesday and Sunday, when the Vatican is closed to papal audiences in the morning
- The walk starts at 6:30 am, meet at the ancient Egyptian obelisk in the center of St. Peter's Square
- This tour does not include visits to the Vatican Museums
Venue
Meeting point by agreement with the guide, you can discuss it when ordering the excursion. History and Architecture Vatican City 13 St. Peter's Cathedral 12
