Aperitif and Skip-the-Line Ticket for the Vatican Museums
Do this because
- Marvel at the artistry of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel
- Visit the Hall of Maps, Hall of Tapestries, and the Raphael Rooms
- Admire the Gallery of Maps and Caravaggio
- Enjoy an aperitif with views after the tour
What to expect
Enjoy the skip-the-line ticket for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel combined with a delicious aperitif in the beautiful setting of the Pinecone Courtyard.
The Vatican Museums are one of the most prestigious and fascinating cultural destinations in the world. The collections gathered over the years by successive popes offer a unique journey through centuries of art, history and spirituality. Inside the Vatican Museums you can admire works of art by some of the greatest masters in history: the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, created by the genius of Michelangelo, Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps, the Pio Clementino Museum, the Gregorian Egyptian Museum, the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, the Chiaramonti Museum and the Pinacoteca containing works by artists such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, Giotto and Perugino, just to give some example.
Complete your experience with a delicious aperitif at the Pinecone Courtyard. Your aperitif includes: 1 cocktail or soft drinks, still or sparking water, red pizzette, selection of cheeses and cold cuts, Capressin finger, Porchetta di Ariccia with homemade bread, rice, potato croquettes, cous cous à la Méditerranée.
Don't miss to admire the other important sculpture in the courtyard: the "Sphere Within Sphere” by Italian sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro, donated to the Vatican Museums in 1990. Pomodoro’s circular sphere has a mechanism inside that slowly rotates with the wind.
Important to know
Not allowed:
- Flash photography in the museums
Know in advance:
- You will have to pass through a security check
- The Vatican Museums reserve free admission to all disabled visitors with a certified disability of more than 74%. In case of not self-sufficient, the free ticket is also extended to a companion
- You must enter the Vatican at the time stated on your ticket. Latecomers will not be admitted
- The aperitif will take place after the visit of the Vatican Museums
Remember to bring:
- A valid ID
- Dress code is required: shoulders and knees have to be covered
What’s included
Entrance fees
Brunch
Buffet
What’s not included
Transportation
Tour guide
Cancellation policy
Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Ticketstation srl
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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