Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This Exclusive Vatican Evening Private Tour will give you an After Hours experience of one of the most popular tourist attractions in the whole 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 3 hour experience includes skip-the-line access, and your very own private group. Your expert tour guide is sure to give you a more intimate experience, along with a chance for you to interact with and ask all the questions you wish, go at your own pace, and have closer access to sites.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
There is no flash photography allowed on this tour, and all photography is forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel.
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.
Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.
Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
Guests with mobility concerns should contact the supplier as soon as possible, as the itinerary may need to be adjusted to accommodate specific needs.
IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Belvedere Torso
Ancient Apollo statue
Pinecone courtyard
Ancient Laocoon statue
Berninis bronze canopy
Octagonal courtyard
Private, Professional and Local Tour Guide
Extensive Tour of the Vatican Museums at your very own pace in your private group
Raphael rooms
Admire the Sistine Chapel in the enchanted lighting of the evening hours
Gallery of maps
Skip the Line Exclusive Entry into the Vatican After Hours
"The School Of Athens" masterpiece
Food and Drink
Gratuities
Hotel Pick up and Drop Off
Vatican Museums
This Exclusive Private tour of the Vatican Museums at Night is a great way to beat the crowds and the heat, and see Vatican masterpieces from a different light, in a soft, romantic evening glow. In the luxury of your very own Private Group you will enjoy the privilege of touring the Vatican grounds in an intimate and personalised way. Enjoy skip the line entry to the museums and explore his vast wonders after the heat and bustle 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! Your head is sure to spin with all the incredible Art you will see!
Sistine Chapel
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.
87 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Chris C,
Aug 31, 2025
- Viator
Our private tour was amazing. Francesco was absolutely great taking us to his filtered out favorites. Considering how many galleries there are it would be hard to do it on your own. Having a personal tour guide made it much more enjoyable and we were able to see some of the nicer works with great explanations.
sophie c,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
Great visit with Elisa. She is passionate and exciting we all loved the visit and I can only advise you the evening visit. Even in this year of jubilee which is extremely busy the evening visit is a must. Thanks, Elisa. Best guide ever 🤩
Melissa V,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
We had such a nice time learning about the history of the Vatican and sistine chapel. The art and sculptures were breathtaking! I would recommend to anyone doing this tour to bring water and stay hydrated in the summer months. I got overheated at the end of the tour.
Lisa M,
Aug 20, 2025
- Viator
Once in a life time tour. So very grateful to have seen this site. So surreal!!’ It’s a MUST have to see.
Jenny M,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was phenomenal- she was enthusiastic and obviously passionate about the museums, her city and the art. She met us on time where we expected, and she was kind, and considerate of the variety of the things we wanted to see- She stopped and pointed out all of the things we would see in the chapel and we are so thankful she did as that education and understanding was fundamental to appreciating the museums and the chapel .
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