# Late afternoon exclusive Vatican Museums Tour

Enjoy your Italian Aperitivo in Cortile della Pigna.

- Type: Day tour
- Location: Rome, Lazio
- Duration: This tour has a duration of 3 hours
- Code: RM030
- Categories: Experiences, First time visitors, Food and wine, For kids, Idyllic moments, Into art, Into religion, Like a local

## Description

Vatican Exclusive Tour with Aperitivo in the Cortile della Pigna

Experience the Vatican Museums like never before with an exclusive private tour that combines art, history, and a touch of Italian elegance. Explore the masterpieces that make the Vatican one of the world’s greatest cultural treasures, including the Pio-Clementino Museum, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of the Candelabra, Raphael’s Rooms, and the breathtaking Sistine Chapel.

After immersing yourself in centuries of art and history, conclude your tour in the enchanting Cortile della Pigna, a spacious 300-square-meter courtyard that bridges the ancient and the modern. Named for the imposing bronze pine cone sculpture that dominates its northern niche, this area is famed for its serene atmosphere and iconic artworks. Here, you will indulge in a typical Italian Aperitivo, sampling local wines, cocktails, and delicacies while soaking in the unique surroundings.

This experience is more than a museum visit—it’s a multi-sensory journey, where culture, architecture, and gastronomy merge. Walk in the footsteps of popes and artists, admire some of the world’s most renowned masterpieces, and end your visit with a relaxing, flavorful moment in one of the Vatican’s most picturesque courtyards. It’s the perfect blend of art, history, and Italian lifestyle for travelers seeking something truly extraordinary.

## Details

- Meeting point with your private tour guide
- Visit of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- End of tour in Cortile della Pigna
- Happy Hour reserved for you in Cortile della Pigna

## Notes

This tour is only available during the late afternoon, for this reason St Peter's Basilica is not included. It can be added before the visit upon request.

## Included

- PRIVATE TOUR
- PRIVATE LICENSED TOUR GUIDE
- HAPPY HOUR IN CORTILE DELLA PIGNA
- SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS
- BOOKING FEES

## Not included

- PERSONAL EXPENSES, SOUVENIRS

## Services

- Kids friendly
- Private licensed tour guide
- Private tour
- Tour for everybody

## Links

- Web page: https://www.zestitalytours.com/tours/late-afternoon-exclusive-vatican-museums-tour
- Image: https://www.zestitalytours.com/img/tours/6621189ccaa0c-1713445020.png