Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
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.
The tour ends at the Sistine Chapel.
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.
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.
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
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
265beew,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Laura Sensi was amazing! She really has great knowledge of history, very nice & patient
jplars,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Laura Sensi was our guide and she was fabulous. The tour was extremely informative. Laura certainly knows her stuff. I highly recommend her and LivTours. We beat the crowds too!!!
julielT7927RK,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Lucy did a wonderful job as our tour guide! She was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient! She was flexible and kept us engaged. Thanks!
G7951NGjk,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Giovanni was so knowledgeable and taught us so much! The art, history, and back stories he shared were so interesting and made the 4 hours fly by!! I did a large group tour several years ago and there is no comparison! This one is a must do!!
Rachel M,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
Our tour guide, Marzy, was wonderful and knowledgeable. Having a guide give information and context is definitely a great way to see some of the overwhelming Vatican museum collections. Before booking this tour, understand that the museums and chapel will close at the end of your tour, leaving limited to no time after for independent exploration. Our guide also told us this isn't really a "night tour" as those do exist after hours, but are more costly. More of a "last admission of the day" kind of tour. It was less crowded than peak hours of the day but you still must wait through the regular security.
susanhL7998PI,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience with knowledgeable, friendly, engaging guide. Caterina’s insights really made the tour special-I highly recommend the tour and especially our guide!




dustinsI3491YX,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Laura Sensi did an excellent job
andreasW6885KR,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Deborah was a perfect mix of humor and information. She was so helpful and we would not have been able to do half of what we saw without her. The Vatican museums are overwhelming and I highly recommend having a guide.
chag9,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Big Momma was amazing! So knowledgeable and made the whole tour fun and easy to maneuver!
O6872CGrichs,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Luisa awesome!! Great experience!! I would love to have her again.
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