No Wait Dedicated Access: St Peter's Mosaic School Walking Tour - Vatican City
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 1 Hr
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:30am on MON-TUE-THU-FRI , 2:30pm on TUE-THU
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Departure Details :
Saint Peter's Square
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Return Details :
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
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Cancellation Policy : Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Take anexclusive tour of the Vatican City Mosaic Studio, where the splendid mosaics of St. Peter's Basilica are restored and made. You will be able t walk from the Basilica to the Mosaic Studio and enjoy the artist producing the Mosaic. The director of the Museum/Studio will be in charge of the tour in the unique site. It is one of those experiences you do ONES in a life time. Very exclusive.St. Peter's Basilica is a UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Know More about this tour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Lazio
Great Official Vatican Guides will explain the secrets of the Queen of all of the Basilicas!
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), Vatican City, Lazio
The most famous and the biggest square of the Vatican City. It is from here that you may see the Pope blessing. In the middle of the huge square enjoy the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vatican City, Vatican City, Lazio
Enjoy the most unique experience in the Vatican City. Visit with our guides the MOSAIC SCHOOL (Studio del Mosaico) and enjoy the masterpieces prepared by the professional restorers (you will see artist at work). The Mosaic Studio is next to the POPE Residence in the Vatican City. Enjoy and learn the different stages of the preparation of the masterpieces.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini, Vatican City, Lazio
The greatest masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This huge mausoleum is right on top of the Tomb of St. Peter
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Pieta, Vatican City, Lazio
The marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Buonarroti. La Piet is considered the first masterpiece of the artist, one of Michelangelo's greatest works of art
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cupola di San Pietro, Vatican City, Lazio
The highest building in Rome, from its top you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Eternal City and of the Vatican area
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Monument to Alexander VII, Vatican City, Lazio
The sepulcher of Alexander VII is the funerary monument of Pope Alexander VII Chigi, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tomba di Giovanni Paolo II, Vatican City, Lazio
The tomb of Pope John Paul II which was proclaimed Saint by Pope Francis on 27 April 2014.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Porta Santa, Vatican City, Lazio
The Holy Door is open only during the Jubilee
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter Enthroned, Vatican City, Lazio
It represents St. Peter in a sitting position, with his blessing hand and with the keys of the Kingdom of God
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Urban VIII, Vatican City, Lazio
It is the funerary monument of Pope Urbano VIII, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Museo del Tesoro della Basilica di San Pietro, Vatican City, Lazio
The Treasury Museum houses church ornaments, statues, papal miters, and various other objects, usually gifts from kings or other nobles.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Vatican Grottoes, Vatican City, Lazio
Here are the tombs of numerous Popes
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vaticano Egyptian Obelisk, Vatican City, Lazio
In the middle of the most famous and biggest square of the Vatican Citythe, you can see the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fontane di Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, Lazio
The twin fountains of St. Peter's Square
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Apolistic Palace, Vatican City, Lazio
From one of these windows the Holy Father looks out for his blessing
Duration: 5 minutes
Inclusions
Guided tour of the Mosaic School (Studio) only workshop of the Vatican City located next to the Pope residence (within the Vatican City walls)
Entry/Admission - Vatican City
Exclusions
Guided or audioguided tour of the Basilica
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Cupola entrance ticket
Entry/Admission - Cupola di San Pietro
Entry/Admission - Museo del Tesoro della Basilica di San Pietro
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The service begins and ends in St. Peter's Square. In some cases it is allowed to exit through the exit of the Vatican State (Porta del Perugino) next to the Swiss guards headquarters. You may have the opportunity to be greeted by a Swiss guard!
There will be no charge for children under 7 years of age. Please provide proof of age.
Entrance to the Vatican requires a strict dress code.
Clients must arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time and present their tour voucher to the tour coordinator/guide. It is the individual responsibility of all visitors to arrive at the tour departure point.
Shoulders and knees must be covered.
Low cut or sleeveless tops or shorts are not allowed for both men and women.
Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry to the Vatican.
A current valid passport or ID card is required to enter the school
Traveler Reviews
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I shall treasure the memories of this tour forever. These artists are amazing! If ever in Rome again, I shall return for this brief one hour tour to experience the excellence again.