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Set in an immense and lavish papal palace decorated by the likes of Michelangelo and Raphael, the Vatican Museums are a treasure chest of the ancient world, holding some of the greatest art anywhere. This tour leads you right up to the Sistine Chapel, covered in a separate audio tour.

Rome: Vatican Museums

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Rick Steves Italy Audio Tours provide humorous and insightful commentary on the art and history of many of Italy's most notable museums and historic sites in Assisi, Florence, Pompeii, Milan, Naples, Rome, Siena, and Venice. Excerpted from Rick Steves guidebooks. All rights reserved. yifp3aac

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The world's best collection of Italian Renaissance painting shows off the beauty of nature in all its three-dimensional glory, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael, plus Botticelli's "Birth of Venus."

Florence: Uffizi Gallery

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David is the very symbol of Renaissance optimism and one of Europe's great sightseeing thrills. We'll also see Michelangelo's Prisoners — unfinished statues that give insight into this troubled genius.

Florence: Accademia and David

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Florence birthed the Renaissance. Enjoy its soaring church dome, famous statues, lazy river, and world-class gelato. Walk the same narrow streets as Michelangelo, the Medicis, and Florentines today.

Florence: Renaissance Walk

Please note – Due to changes in the Uffizi Gallery’s layout, this tour is being updated, with a new version available in 2020. For the time being, this current version might prove helpful during your visit. The world's best collection of Italian Renaissance painting shows off the beauty of nature in all its three-dimensional glory, including masterpieces by Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael, plus Botticelli's Birth of Venus. Don't forget to download the handy PDF companion map at http://www.ricksteves.com/audiotours.

Florence: Uffizi Gallery – OUTDATED 2015 Version

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Tour ancient Rome's most enduring monument, seeing where emperors sat, gladiators warmed up, and thousands cheered.

Rome: Vatican Museums

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