Secrets Of Vatican Masterpieces - Unusual Excursions In Rome

In one day, you will see the main objects of the Vatican Museums and delve into the secrets of their creation. You will understand what and why the brilliant Michelangelo portrayed in the Sistine Chapel, and learn to distinguish the style and manner of Raphael's painting. My goal is to guide you through the ocean of masterpieces from the papal collection and to introduce you to stunning works of art. Individual excursion for 1-4 people Duration 3.5 hours Children Without children How it goes On foot Rating 5 on 4 reviews € 132 per tour Price for 1-4 people, regardless of the number of participants

What awaits you

Features of antique sculpture We will talk about the Roman portrait and the differences between Roman and Greek sculpture. I will tell you about the characters of ancient mythology and help you remember the "prequel" story about the founders of Rome - Romulus and Remus

Understanding Raphael's Works You will learn why Raphael worked for the popes and the Vatican, how the artist chose the subject for the painting, and how Raphael's works reflected the events of his time. I will teach you to distinguish the style of the master and even see the moment when Raphael's painting style changes under the influence of Michelangelo, who worked next door in the Sistine Chapel

Frescoes of the Sistine Chapel We will walk through the complex, where theology, politics, faith and painting of the Renaissance period are incredibly intertwined. You will find out to whom the chapel owes its name, what is its purpose and how exactly the conclave takes place - the election of a new Pope. I will tell you what the plots of the frescoes mean and help you to study in detail the vault of the chapel and the fresco "The Last Judgment" by Michelangelo

The art and secrets of the Vatican On the tour we will look at amazing renaissance tapestries with threads of pure gold and silver. Let's go through Gallery of Geographic Maps, which the 16th century painters and cartographers turned into a journey across Italy from the sole of the "boot" to the very Alps. Through the marble expanses of the powerful St. Peter's Basilica we will pave the way from the Lamentation of Christ, the legendary pieta by Michelangelo, to the colossal bronze canopy over the tomb of the Apostle Peter. And on St. Peter's Square you will learn interesting details from the life of the Vatican and the secrets of its architecture

After the tour, you can send postcard by post 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

Organizational details

The tour can be conducted any day of the week except Sunday when the Vatican is closed. We advise you to take a separate day to visit the Vatican (museums and St. Peter's Basilica).
Tickets to museums are paid separately from the excursion - 20 euros per person. You can buy them on the official website of the Vatican Museums or using my step-by-step instructions, which I will gladly share with the swami. The first page of the voucher must be printed or saved to your phone. Children under 6 years old do not need a ticket, and children from 6 to 18 years old receive a 50% discount.
The Vatican has a strict dress code, so it is imperative that your knees and shoulders are covered. In summer, a simple short-sleeved T-shirt, trousers or skirt below the knee is enough.
Liquid cannot be brought into the Vatican. You will need to hand over large backpacks and umbrellas to the storage room at the entrance and after the tour pick it up yourself, making a big circle, so it is better to take a small compact bag.