

Vatican Obelisk (Obelisco Vaticano) Tours and Tickets
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At the center of St. Peter's Square, the second tallest Egyptian obelisk in Rome soars 84 feet (26 meters) into the air to signify the Catholic church's power. Brought from Heliopolis to Rome by Caligula in AD 37, the red-granite obelisk was moved to its current location by Pope Sixtus V in 1586.
St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Italy, 00120
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St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides
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To dig deep into the history and art of St Peter’s Basilica, explore the church on a walking tour with a Vatican guide. From St Peter’s Square, walk to the basilica. Inside, listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims and Renaissance art masters who have left their marks on this iconic Catholic site, whose Michelangelo-designed dome dominates the Rome skyline.
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Angels & Demons Rome: "The Illuminati Hunt" Exploration Game
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Follow in the steps of character Robert Langdon in "Angels and Demons" on this downloadable quest. Walk around Rome, solving games and clues to unlock the next destination, revealed on your smartphone. You and your group can immerse yourself in Langdon's story as well as the history of Rome, moving at your own pace and taking as long as you like.
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Vatican City Saint Peter Basilica Private visit for your family and friends
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St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the world’s great repositories of art and architecture and taking it in on your own can be overwhelming. With this private tour, visit with a guide to learn about this magnificent church’s history and treasures. Admire the highlights inside at a more relaxed pace while you hear about the popes, saints, and artists who left their mark over the centuries.
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museum + Sistine Chapel Tour or Ticket with Raphael Rooms
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Save time, and head straight to the Vatican’s most popular sights and attractions, on this seamless and speedy tour. Pick from morning or afternoon departure times, and meet your guide. With skip-the-line tickets, you’ll beat the crowds and head straight into the Vatican Museums. Discover the Sistine Chapel at your own pace, and follow your guide directly to the museums’ other highlights.
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Skip the Line: Small Group Stories of the Vatican Tour with the Sistine Chapel
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Experience an insider’s view of the Vatican Museums on this 3.5-hour, small-group tour. First, skip the line at the Vatican Museums’ entrance, and head in to explore its main exhibits. Your guide tells you little-known facts along the way that many other tour guide don’t know. Visit the Hall of Maps, the Belvedere Courtyard, and the Sistine Chapel. Plus afterward, skip the lines at St. Peter’s Basilica, too.
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Essential Sistine Chapel Tour, Vatican Museums and St Peter Basilica
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The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica are home to some of the world’s top artistic masterpieces—and this seamless, small-group tour makes it simple to discover the collection highlights. See the Sistine Chapel and then delve deeper into the galleries: works like Raphael’s School of Athens and the ancient Laocoön and His Sons sculpture can be found within its walls. Then, continue to neighboring St. Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll view Michelangelo’s Pieta and other masterworks.
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Illuminated Rome by Open Top Bus
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Rome is magical at night. Find out just how incredible the Eternal City is at night with this 3-hour guided sightseeing tour of Rome. Criss-cross the Italian capital on board of our Panoramic Open Bus passing through the historical and artistic centre of Rome along with all the cultural masterpieces. Treat yourself to a leisurely dinner and get on board the panoramic bus for a romantic tour in the heart of the Eternal City where you can enjoy the night time beauty of Rome .
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- St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro)
- St. Peter's Basilica (Basilica di San Pietro)
- Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina)
- St. Peter's Baldachin (Baldacchino di San Pietro)
- La Pietà
- St. Peter's Dome (Cupola di San Pietro)
- Leonardo Da Vinci Experience Museum (Museo Leonardo Da Vinci Experience)
- Raphael's Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
- Vatican Museums (Musei Vaticani)
- Vatican Grottoes (Grotte Vaticane)
- Vatican City (Citta del Vaticano)
- Vatican Gardens (Giardini Vaticani)
- Castel Sant'Angelo National Museum (Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo)
- Sant'Angelo Bridge (Ponte Sant'Angelo)
- Via Cola di Rienzo