Skip the Line Vatican Pinacoteca Carriage Pavillon & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Overview
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
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Local taxes
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- St Peter's Basilica
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
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Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
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- Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
- Local taxes.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- St Peter's Basilica.
- Private transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip the Line Vatican Pinacoteca Carriage Pavillon & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip the Line Vatican Pinacoteca Carriage Pavillon & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Local taxes
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- St Peter's Basilica
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
