Skip the Line Vatican Pinacoteca Carriage Pavillon & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

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(2 reviews) Rome, Italy

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Are you looking forward to a visit to the Vatican but not sure you can face the queuing and the crowds?  Then, this is the tour for you!  With skip-the-line entry this “Off-the-beaten Path Tour  ensures you will enjoy the very best the Vatican has to offer away from the usual hustle and bustle. You have the services of a top-rated guide who will relate the history of the Vatican City and take you to some of the lesser-known parts. You will then visit the Sistine Chapel receiving an overview of this wonderful place and its treasures from your guide. This tour is an opportunity to learn about the Vatican, its history and that of the Roman Catholic Church and its many Popes.  It offers an alternative view of the Vatican Museums, away from the usual tourist trail.

What's Included

Local guide
Private tour
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Local taxes
Gratuities
St Peter's Basilica
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Caffè Vaticano

At the stairs outside the Vatican museums ( under the big white monumental gate), (street address is viale Vaticano ). Your guide will have a sign with your name. Details for the meeting point map may be found on the voucher.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

On this special tour you will explore parts of the museums not usually covered on the ordinary tours, for example, the Gallery of Paintings displaying masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, Tiziano and many more You will visit the Carriage Pavilion and then you will visit the Courtyard of the Pine Cone (cortile della Pigna) and the New Wing, which was recently opened to the public and where you can see an outstanding collection of ancient statues.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible
Supplied by Tours of the Vatican with Francesco & his team

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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