Vatican Museums by Night with Sistine Chapel Experience

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Highlights

  • Visit the Vatican with only a fraction of the usual daytime crowds

  • Get up close and personal with Michelangelo’s remarkable frescoes in the Sistine Chapel

  • Top-rated guides make this tour a clear winner for best value

Summary

Enjoy after-hours access when the crowds have gone and experience the incredible masterpieces of the Vatican with a passionate art historian guide.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
20
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Enjoy skip-the-line, after-hours entry to what is arguably the most important collection of art in the world. Your guide will navigate seamlessly through the more than 1,200 galleries while emphasizing the Rooms of Raphael, the Ancient Roman and Greek pieces in the Belvedere Courtyard, and the Gallery of Maps, ensuring you stay on track with an eye on the ultimate prize: the Sistine Chapel. 

Much of this tour will be dedicated to the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by none other than Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist, who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 44 feet high. Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. 

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What’s included?

  • Priority fast-track entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

  • Fully guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide

  • Belvedere Courtyard, Greek and Roman Sculptures

  • Food and drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

  • Max 20 participants per tour

Before you go

  • Dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered

  • Tour departs rain or shine

  • Passports are not required for entry to the Vatican Museums

Cancellation Policy

    Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified. All cancellations must be received in writing. Tours and passes will be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time, however the following penalties apply: For tours entering the Vatican Museums and/or the Colosseum (venues where tickets are non-refundable) a penalty of $30 per person will be retained for each venue. No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).

Redemption information

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    MEETING POINT:
    Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour in front of Via Sebastiano Veniero 19. Across the street from the Vatican Museum entrance you will see a broad staircase leading down. At the bottom of the stairs, turn right. Number 19 is a few steps ahead where an Italia Tours representative will be waiting for you.

    Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZtNY3GCYFy8zbCN29

    VATICAN DRESS CODE:
    Shoulders and knees must be covered for both men, women, and children. Short pants are permitted as long as the above requirements are met. No refunds will be given if entry is refused due to lack of appropriate dress. No knives, weapons, or sharp objects will be permitted inside.

    CROWDING/PARTIAL CLOSINGS:
    During peak season and on the days surrounding national and/or religious holidays, extreme crowding can be expected at the Vatican, leading to increased wait times to pass through security checks despite our priority access reservations. While this is beyond our control, we do our best to minimize any inconvenience.

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