Skip the long lines and enjoy exclusive after hours entrance to the Vatican, and tour the museums and Sistine Chapel like a VIP. The 3-hour tour will get you access to one of the greatest art collections in the world after all the crowds have left.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 7:30 PM
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, French
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Skip the long lines to the Vatican Museums
- Explore the galleries after the crowds have departed
- Walk through the Pinecone Courtyard and Garden Terrace
- Go to the Octagonal Courtyard and Belvedere Palace
- Admire the Sistine Chapel unhindered
- Marvel at St. Peter's Basilica in the soft evening light
- See one of the greatest art collections in the world
Full description
Enjoy an exclusive night tour of the Vatican and see one of the richest collections of art in the world without the daytime crowds or Midday heat.
Learn about its masterpieces in a quiet, stress-free environment. Included are highlights of the papal palaces, from the Greek statues of the Lacoon to the magnificent Raphael Rooms. Experience a peaceful and much calmer Sistine Chapel.
The tour concludes with a stroll to St. Peter’s Square, where you will get an orientation tour of the Basilica, and enjoy the rare sight of the square devoid of people. Availability is limited, and tours take place just once a week, departing each Friday at 19:30, so make sure to book early.
Includes
- Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums
- All reservation and administration fees
- Food and drink
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet in front of Cafè Vaticano, Viale Vaticano 100, across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to tour commencement
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Know before you go
- Tours cancelled 4 days before scheduled date will receive a refund of 50%. Tours cancelled 72 hours or less from scheduled tour date are non-refundable. No-shows are treated as last-minute cancellations and non-refundable
- Please note that availability of this tour may vary depending on the Museum’s availability. The calendar corresponds with the one given directly by the authorities of the Vatican in regards to this special event. Therefore it might not be available every Friday for every month
- Dress code: please ensure knees and shoulders remain covered throughout the tour
