Vatican Museums Night Tour with Sistine Chapel
Vatican
2.5 hours
Varies
Max 15Highlights
- Experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel after hours, when the palaces are at their most peaceful.
- See world-famous masterpieces—from the Sistine Chapel to the Raphael Rooms—away from the crowds.
- Head straight into the Vatican with privileged entrance, allowing you to spend more time exploring and less time waiting.
Tour description
Avoid the crowds on our Vatican night tour, with plenty of space to fully appreciate every masterpiece.
Few visitors are aware of the Vatican Museums’ extended opening hours throughout the summer months. On this special Vatican night tour, you’ll share its galleries and apartments with only those in the know. In echoing, elaborate halls and galleries, your expert Vatican guide will bring the church’s fascinating history to life—from St. Peter’s martyrdom to the modern Vatican City.
Explore the best of the Vatican collection, including the Sistine Chapel, in peace and quiet.
During your Vatican night tour, your guide will take you to see some of the finest ancient sculptures and Renaissance art in the world, including Raphael’s "School of Athens", the Hellenistic "Laocoön", and the beautiful "Belvedere Torso"—a stunning sculpture that influenced a young Michelangelo’s work. You'll be able to get up close to these world-famous pieces, a major perk of visiting the Vatican at night and with minimal crowds!
The pièce-de-resistance of your experience, of course, is the Sistine Chapel: the Pope's very own private chapel. In the evening light and with fewer tourist hordes, you’ll find it easier to pick out the details in Michelangelo’s famous frescoes. You’ll be well prepared to appreciate these works after spending time with your expert guide, listening to the stories and secrets hidden within the art.
Enjoy the company of a small group and privileged access for a hassle-free experience on your Vatican night tour.
Since your group will have a maximum of just 15 people, it'll be easy for you to interact with your guide and ask them any questions you have. A good thing too, since we’ve spent years building the perfect team of Vatican guides, choosing the best art historians, architecture buffs, and storytellers.
Experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel outside of the stifling heat of the Roman summer on our limited edition Vatican night tour, offering you a rare view of the Papal Palaces after bedtime.
Sites visited
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Sistine Chapel![]()
Raphael Rooms![]()
Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons![]()
Pinecone Courtyard![]()
Gallery of the Candelabra![]()
Gallery of the Maps![]()
Gallery of the Tapestries
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Verified guest reviews
Laura
Oct 07, 2023
Excellent tour! Our guide was Christina. She is a native of the area with extensive knowledge and a captivating passion about the art and architecture we were seeing. She was kind and patient and I learned so much in a short time. I highly recommend this tour and would take it again.
Carol
Oct 01, 2023
Vale was very knowledgeable, but it was at times difficult to keep up with her. Our 2 and 1/2 hour tour was over in less than 2 hours.
Carol
Oct 01, 2023
This tour was fabulous. Angela was a great tour guide and, on a hot day, did her best to keep us out of the hot sun whenever possible. We learned so much and would not have gotten as much out of visiting these sights if we did them on our own.
Jodie
Sep 30, 2023
Anna was the most knowledgeable guide I have ever had. On my second trip to the Vatican Museums, and after extensive research online, Anna still taught me so much more than I expected. Thank you. Jodie
Sabrina
Sep 24, 2023
An amazing tour with a very knowledgeable guide. I wish we could have spent a bit more time in the Basilica with the guide but the tour was still overall a good length. Definitely worth the early start to the day.
