Free tour

The Vatican and Rome. 2000 years of history

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Rome

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Manuel

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Registered on 07 October 2021

I have been a licensed guide of Rome and its province since 2001 and for over 20 years I have been involved in illustrating the treasures of Rome with dedication and passion for cultural diffusion. In addition to a first degree in Political Science, I have a Bachelor's degree in Art History and a Master degree in Classical Archaeology. I love telling the history and art of Rome always trying to stimulate the attention and curiosity of the participants in my tours.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

A route particularly recommended for those interested in learning more about the history of the Vatican and its two-thousand-year relationship with Rome!
Why is St. Peter's Basilica located in the Vatican? When was it built? Why does the Vatican have this name? What is the "Passetto"? The tour will allow you to answer these and many other questions, guiding you on an itinerary full of charm and history.
Through an in-depth overview from the outside we will examine:

Piazza Cavour (start of the tour)
Sant'Angelo castel
Via della Conciliazione
Passetto di Borgo
Vatican walls
St. Peter's Square (end of tour)

At the end, on their own behalf, the participants can choose to visit the interior of St. Peter's Basilica and, if they wish, go to the Vatican Museums, whose entrance is not far from the square.
So do not hesitate to discover together the Vatican, the beating heart of the Church of Rome, its history and its treasures!
For a thorough understanding of the history of the city through other relevant places, I also recommend:
https://www.guruwalk.com/it/walks/39884-alla-scoperta-dell-antica-roma-free-walking-tour-dal-campidoglio-al-colosseo
https://www.guruwalk.com/it/walks/34739-trastevere-isola-tiberina-e-il-ghetto (in English)

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

WF49+4R5 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

I will be at the right side of the central monument of Cavour square (looking at the Palace of Justice) with a sign reading "Vatican tour"

Outside visit

Piazza Cavour

Outside visit

Engelsburg

Outside visit

St. Peter's Square

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).