Vatican Evening Tour: the Museums at Their Best I Max 6 People
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This Exclusive Vatican Evening Small Group Tour will give you an After Hours experience of one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. Avoid the summer heat, long lines and crowded noisy hallways and allow yourself to appreciate and experience the Vatican and Sistine Chapel to their fullest potential. Our 2.5 hour experience includes skip-the-line access and is limited to a maximum of 6 people per tour for a more intimate experience, and a chance for you to interact with your expert guide and have closer access to sites. The tour ends at the Sistine Chapel.
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This small group night tour of the Vatican Museums is a great way to beat the crowds, the heat and see Vatican masterpieces from a different light, a soft evening glow. In our small group you will enjoy the privilege of touring the Vatican grounds in a group of no more than six people maximum. Enjoy skip the line entry to the museums and explore his vast wonders after the heat of the daytime crowds has gone. See the Gallery of Maps, the Hall of Animals, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, Raphael's Rooms and so much more!
Travel through time and art epochs as you marvel at the ancient Greek and Roman statues and delight in the beautiful and breathtaking Raphael Rooms.
Of course this wonderful Vatican tour includes access to the incredible Sistine Chapel. Although it is true there is something to be said for the early morning light in the Sistine Chapel, we believe there is even more to be said about its magical evening glow. Rome is famous for its “golden hour” which is that fleeting, enchanted moment just before dusk when the city seems to turn to Pure Gold. From January 12 through March 31, the Vatican Museums will be carrying out special conservation work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment inside the Sistine Chapel. During this time, a scaffolding structure will cover the entire Last Judgment wall. The Sistine Chapel will remain open and fully accessible, but this specific artwork will not be visible during the restoration period. Thank you for your understanding as this masterpiece receives important care.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking during your visit inside is strictly forbidden, therefore your guide will give you an explanation of the Sistine Chapel beforehand during your tour, in order to give you a comprehensive explanation before entering the chapel.
- No photos are allowed within the Sistine Chapel.
- Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a high-quality experience.
- Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.
- Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this small group tour. In order to ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.
- Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
- IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
Reviews(149)
We had a wonderful tour of the Vatican with Ribal. He speaks perfect English, is very knowledgeable and explains interesting details. He threw in a little humor once in a while which we appreciated. It was a great 2 hour tour!
Giovanni!, Such a great guy! Smart, knowledgeable and fun! Most enjoyable tour guide ever.
We had a fabulous time visiting the Vatican Museums After Hours with our wonderful guide, Gabriella. She was super informative and took time to answer questions and made us feel like we were VIP guests.
My family had a semi private tour with Patricia who was an amazing guide. Amazing experience.
Raffy was our tour guide and she did an awesome job. She’s been a guide for years and hits all of the important points. I would use her again when I return to Rome.
Sandro was wonderful and really made the visit worth it
Our tour guide was a gem! Extra knowledgeable. Definitely the best experience we’ve had in Rome! Highly recommend.
Amazing tour by Claudia of the Vatican
We are very grateful to Big Mama (Giovanna) for the tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. She was truly attentive to fulfilling all our questions and took us to visit all the most interesting corners. She told us many curiosities and gave us lots of advice for further exploration outside. Highly recommended!!!
The tour is a must-do in Rome. Marzia was so knowledgeable & made the tour fun! She shared so many fun facts. It made me want to come back & request her again!
