The Keys to the Vatican

Vatican Museums private visit with sections normally closed to the public: Your guide will take you through some of the off-limits areas of the Vatican Museums. The visit explores The Upper Galleries (Candelabra, Tapestries, Maps), the Raphael Rooms, and the Sistine Chapel. The Renaissance and Baroque art you will witness inside is exemplary. The Private tour also includes access to the following sections normally closed to the public: the Bramante Staircase, the Cabinet of Masks, and the Chapel of Nicholas V. At the end of the visit, you will have after-hours access to the Sistine Chapel for around 45 minutes. Papal Audience: Papal Audience takes place on Wednesdays in St Peter’s Square. The Wednesday General Audience starts at 09:30 however, the Holy Father begins his tour among the various sections at 09:00. Therefore, it is recommended to arrive at 08:45, taking into account the time necessary to pass security (metal…