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3 - Vatican Museums
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The tour begins by passing through Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads and following the ancient Aurelian walls which once surrounded the ancient city. On route you will see the famous Borghese park and the northern gate of the ancient city leading into Piazza del Popolo where you will see an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Eventually upon arrival at the Vatican Walls your guide will then lead you into the Vatican Museums* taking the beautiful Spiral staircase and continuing through the Gallery of the Tapestries and the Gallery of the Geographical Maps before arriving in the famous Sistine Chapel with its magnificent fresco of the Last Judgement by Michelangelo. Return to, or nearby your Hotel.
*Warning: Entrance into churches requires appropriate attire (no shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders)
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Departure Time
- From Hotel: 08:00 - 08:40 am
- From Agency: 09:00 am
Notes : Every morning (except on Sunday and religious holidays)