Vatican Afterhours

Tour overview

Aperitivo at the Vatican 

With this exclusive new tour from Eden Walks, you will be able to enjoy the Vatican after hours, when it is closed to the general public. A truly unique experience, this sightseeing tour begins as everything should when in Rome – 

Spend an evening at the Vatican with this exclusive tour A truly unique experience, this sightseeing tour begins as everything should when in Rome – with an aperitivo! The Pinecone Courtyard.

   Your journey continues onto the Vatican Museums where you will discover all of the must-see stops including the impressive collection of frescoes, paintings, sculptures, and relics of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Botticelli – some of the most famous and influential artists during the Renaissance period. 

Travel through the famous Gallery of the Maps and Gallery of the Tapestries before arriving at the Sistine Chapel. Perhaps one of the most visited destination in the world, each illustration of this incredible fresco depicts a scene from the Book of Genesis - The Creation of Adam of course being the most well-known of the nine panels. Learn the story of its commission by Pope Julius II and Michelangelo’s unique method to complete his greatest masterpiece.

   This intimate, sightseeing tour of the Vatican is a truly magical and unforgettable experience when in Rome.

• Pinecone Courtyard -where you 
• Chiaramonti Museum
• Pio Clementine Museum
• Belvedere Courtyard
• Hall of Animals
• Hall of the Muses
• The Round Room
• Greek Cross Hall
• The Gallery of the Candelabra
• The Gallery of Tapestries
• The Gallery of Maps
• Apartment of Pius V 
• Sistine Chapel

What’s Included:  

• Italian-style aperitivo (one glass of prosecco+ light food/buffet)
• Live music concert 
• Skip-the-line Entry and tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel 
• Expert guide

Meeting Point: 

18:30pm via Germanico number 5 in the front of the restaurant Vinsanto