Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light'
Rome, Italy

Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light'

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Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light' is a 3-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from €260 per person. It scores 35 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

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Discover all the hidden secrets about the private life of Michelangelo: scientists from all over the world now agree that he was homosexual and had a love story with a young poet. This tour will make you discover the true history about gay and lesbian famous artists of the past trough those art works. Our researchers and our experts in history had discover evidence in different books, sculptures and poetry, that prove that a lot of famous personalities were homosexual. Discover the Sistine Chapel and enjoy all the sculptures that will show you how gays and lesbians where very important. A time when inclusion existed and homosexuality was not a mere description but a way of life.

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    About this experience

    Discover all the hidden secrets about the private life of Michelangelo: scientists from all over the world now agree that he was homosexual and had a love story with a young poet. This tour will make you discover the true history about gay and lesbian famous artists of the past trough those art works. Our researchers and our experts in history had discover evidence in different books, sculptures and poetry, that prove that a lot of famous personalities were homosexual. Discover the Sistine Chapel and enjoy all the sculptures that will show you how gays and lesbians where very important. A time when inclusion existed and homosexuality was not a mere description but a way of life.

    What's included

    Included

    • Highly qualified local expert Gay Friendly Guide
    • St.Peter ticket
    • 3 Hours Escorted Tour
    • Skip the Line Tickets (Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel)

    Not included

    • Transfers
    • Gratuities
    • Tips
    • Flight and Accomodation
    • Everything not mentioned in the section 'The Price includes'

    What you'll see and do

    1. Vatican Museums

      This tour at the Vatican Museums will show you what one of the greatest artists of all : Michelangelo. The tour starts with the Vatican Museums’ tour. At first sight, you will be caught by the modern entrance built for the Jubilee in 2000, but then –inside the museums– the Sistine Chapel will amaze you. The ceiling was painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. The order was originally to paint the twelve apostles, however Michelangelo demanded a free hand in the pictorial content of the scheme. He painted a series of nine pictures now worldwide famous. However, the Church had some big homosexual scandals in theXVIth century: for example, Pope Julius III and his young lover Innocenzo del Monte, who became Cardinal at the age of 17. You will be able to see the paintings of St. Sebastian, a Roman soldier and Christian Saint, patron of homosexuality. The history says that during the Black Plague St. Sebastian was invoked against pestilence and the identification of him with homosexuality strenghtened during Renaissance, when some artists painted him as a beautiful naked young boy tied up to a trunk or suffering the torments of piercing arrows. Also, one of the biggest love stories in Rome was the one that Hadrianus, a Roman Emperor, had with Antinous. They were together until Antinous died drowned on a trip up the Nile in 130. Here you will see their sculptures and hear the story. One of the masterpieces that you will see is the Torso del Belvedere, that probably represent the body of a muscle bear guy. It constitutes a real praise of the male body, that mostly of all of the artists tented to represent in their artworks. In the Vatican Grottoes, the tomb of Princess Christine of Sweden (XVII century) who converted to Catholicism but was deliberately lesbian. She had a love story with the beautiful young court lady Ebba Sparre. Christine wrote her many love letters, where she declares her desperate love to Ebba. Christine aways refused any wedding the royal family proposed her, as she said, because ‘unable to accept any form of awe, which a wedding with a man always includes’ The Parnasus Fresco (1510 -1511), by Raffaello Sanzi, represents Mount Parnasus which the Greek mithology depicts as the Place of Muses. Eighteen poets are also to be found in this fresco. Amongst them, Sappho, the Greek Lesbian poetress is showing her name to the others. In the Vatican Grottoes, the tomb of Princess Christine of Sweden (XVII century) who converted to Catholicism but was deliberately lesbian. She had a love story with the beautiful young court lady Ebba Sparre. Christine wrote her many love letters, where she declares her desperate love to Ebba. Christine aways refused any wedding the royal family proposed her, as she said, because ‘unable to accept any form of awe, which a wedding with a man always includes’ The Parnasus Fresco (1510 -1511), by Raffaello Sanzi, represents Mount Parnasus which the Greek mithology depicts as the Place of Muses. Eighteen poets are also to be found in this fresco. Amongst them, Sappho, the Greek Lesbian poetress is showing her name to the others.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    2. St. Peter's Basilica

      Discover the hidden secrets of 'La Pietà' and of St. Peter Basilica

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Rome

    In front of "Caffè Vaticano" at Viale Vaticano n.100

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    In front of "Caffè Vaticano" at Viale Vaticano n.100

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    en, it, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Quiiky Tours

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
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    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Quiiky Tours, who run 5 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 37.0.

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    Why this scores 35

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)74
    Review evidence (18% weight)0
    Booking momentum (14% weight)0
    Value for money (12% weight)6
    Listing quality (10% weight)84
    Local standing (8% weight)50
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light': questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.

    How much does Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light' cost?

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    Prices start at €260 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light' take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.

    Is Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light' worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 35 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light'?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light' suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light'?

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    Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light' start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Rome?

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    Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pizza & Gelato Class with Wine by Cooking Italy, Rome [4in1] Pasta Making_Tiramisù_Wine Tasting_Secret Cellar, Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Rome?

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    April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Rome?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light'?

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    Included: Highly qualified local expert Gay Friendly Guide; St.Peter ticket; 3 Hours Escorted Tour; and Skip the Line Tickets (Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel). Not included: Transfers; Gratuities; Tips; and Flight and Accomodation. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light'?

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    In front of "Caffè Vaticano" at Viale Vaticano n.100 Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light' offered in?

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    It is offered in English, Italian and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light'?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Gay and Lesbian tour Rome: 'Vatican Museums in gay light' if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Rome. Standard cancellation terms apply.

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