About This Tour
Do you want to know more about the genius Michelangelo? This visit is perfect do learn about him. Stories, secrets and much more that you’ve never heard before! The tour start with a visit to the Dome with its spectacular mosaics and stucco embellishments. End your tour in St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà. Michelangelo Buonarroti left us a legacy of his genius in sculpture, painting, architecture and poetry, don’t miss the opportunity to discover more about his interesting life! Climb up the 281 steps to the highest point of the Dome for one of the best views of the entire city of Rome, and your guide will show you landmarks and points of interest from this birds-eye view.
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Please meet your guide at the obelisk situated in St Peter's Square. The guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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Ostia Tours
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