Vatican and Sistine Chapel at Night Private Tour, Top-Rated Guide
Overview
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2 hours
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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.
The tour ends at the Sistine Chapel.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
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. 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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Vatican Night Private Tour
What‘s Included
Belvedere Torso
Pinecone courtyard
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
Ancient Apollo statue
Admire the Sistine Chapel in the enchanted lighting of the evening hours
Gallery of maps
Raphael rooms
Ancient Laocoon statue
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
160 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Private Vatican Tour
214griffing,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura Sensi was an amazing guide. She asked what we wanted to see most and tailored the tour around it. I had a lot of questions and she answered all of them. Great at taking photos too!
Best Private Tour
whiteashleyd1,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the private tour with Laura Sensi and it was phenomenal. She was able to tailor our tour to specific art we wanted to see and was very informative. It was an entertaining few hours and I would recommend doing this tour, or any tour with Laura.
Nice tour!
Brooke O,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved our guide Priscilla. Super knowledgeable and knew all the ins and outs of the Vatican and grounds. The title of the tour does make it seem like it will be less crowded in my opinion-and when I looked it up, the Vatican’s last entry is 5pm, our tour was for 5:30, which gave me the idea the crowd would be thinning out, but definitely not! It was still quite crowded especially the Sistine Chapel. Note that this tour does not include St Peter’s Basilica—separate tour :( Other considerations-bring photo ID/passport (Vatican is it’s own country), cover shoulders and knees (church rules), and most of it is NOT air conditioned, so while you’re all covered up you’ll be in hot, stuffy, crowded buildings—so dress in light fabrics or wear a gauzy shawl.
Vatican Tour with Luisa
A7235UVkaten,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luisa was amazing!! We have done many tours throughout Rome and Italy, but she has been by far the best tour guide we have had. Thanks for a great experience!
Private tour experience
J6733VBandream,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bruno our guide tied the art and history beautifully together for our 9 year wedding anniversary trip to Rome where my husband and I were engaged. We learned things we never knew before in a private conversation about Rome, and Bruno’s kindness and knowledge made our experience unforgettable!
Exceptional tour, and exceptional guide
Stacy H,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Giovanni was exceptional. He knew exactly where to go and exactly what to show us. Our narration of the tour was top-notch. Giovanni is certainly an art expert with a great appreciation for the unique and rare pieces in the Vatican. This was my third time doing a tour of the Vatican museums, and I saw things that I never saw before and I learned so much. He paid great attention to all members of our family, including my teenage daughter and knew the exact spots to take family pictures and even asked for our phone to do it in the perfect spots. This is one of the best tours I’ve ever been on.
Wheel chair Vatican tour.
jerryhK5426FQ,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Private tour of Vatican- Francesca was amazing guide. We had wheel chair tour because my wife had knee surgery 6 weeks ago. Could not have toured the Vatican otherwise!
Wonderfully overwhelming
daveaY3790YE,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Claudia was great! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Although we didnt do the night tour, I believe this is the same route.
The Great Francesca!
stevelN6260JQ,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesca was like having a friend take you around! So knowledgeable and we were totally comfortable with her.
Our best guide we had in Italy
Mary H,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I can not say enough amazing things about our guide, Leonardo! He is a phD and an archeologist with so much knowledge and passion for the Vatican. He was absolutely wonderful. I will say... the title of this tour is somewhat misleading. The normal crowds were still there and you dont get any time after hours in the Vatican. You are just there near close which honestly did cast beautiful golden light throughout. I still very highly recommend this tour as it was very high quality and the guide was so great.
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