Exclusive Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour by Evening

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| Rome, Italy

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Overview

See the Vatican Museums in a new light on this Vatican evening small-group tour. For short periods during the year the Vatican Museums open late to the public, allowing us to wander its corridors and examine artworks like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes at a slower pace and with smaller crowds.

With groups of no more than 20 people, ensuring this early evening tour is intimate & special for our guests and with a reserved entrance meaning you can walk straight in. The tour finishes at a perfect time for dinner.

What's Included

Skip-the-Line Access to the Sistine Chapel
Group of 20 people or less
Reserved early evening entrance into the Vatican Museums
Skip-the-Line Access & Reservation Fee to the Vatican Museums
Headset to always hear your guide
Expert, English-speaking tour guide

St Peter's Basilica Access
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Tunisi
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

00120
Vatican City

The tour ends outside the Sistine Chapel.

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Your tour begins with immediate access to the Vatican Museums, getting you straight inside. From here, your expert, English-speaking guide will take you on a journey through the best of the Museums.Our route through the Vatican Museums is diverse. You’ll see outdoor spaces like the Pinecone Courtyard and spot a silhouette of the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica from an open patio overlooking the Vatican Gardens. Then you’ll follow your guide inside through long hallways filled with ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, while they fill you in on the juicy details of life in Ancient Rome and the men who collected these works.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

The Pineyard Courtyard at the Vatican Museums is a serene haven, blending classic architecture with lush greenery. Donato Bramante's Pigna statue stands as a bronze centerpiece, creating a peaceful retreat. Amidst this cultural richness, the courtyard invites reflection and appreciation for its timeless elegance.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sphere within a Sphere

In the heart of the Vatican's Cortile della Pigna stands a notable bronze sculpture: Sfera con sfera (Sphere Within a Sphere) by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. This captivating artwork depicts two fractured orbs resembling intricate machine gears, symbolizing the intricate and fragile nature of the modern world. Pomodoro began creating similar sculptures in the early 1960s, exploring the theme of complexity.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of Maps

We’ll move on to the Gallery of Maps where you’ll see how much our understanding of the world has changed, and the Gallery of the Tapestries for stunning needlepoint masterpieces. This tour has been studied and curated to ensure that your safety is taken care of - meaning you can enjoy your experience without needing to worry. This is one of the quietest ways to experience the crowd-free Vatican, and something that many people will never know.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Of course we wouldn’t ignore the Vatican’s biggest star. By the time you visit the Sistine Chapel your guide will have taught you all about the frescoes you’ll find there. You’ll know where to look for Michelangelo’s self-portrait and how to spot portraits of his enemies among the heathens so your experience of this incredible spot will be so much more memorable than most.With small group sizes limited to only 20 people or less your Vatican evening tour will be intimate and your guide easy to understand. And with the reserved entrance, an expert guide and less crowds at the Vatican Museums, you can be sure that you’re getting the most from your Vatican visit.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
This tour involves a fair amount of walking, stairs and hills; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Please be advised that St. Peter’s Basilica will not be accessible at the end of the tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Skip-the-Line Access to the Sistine Chapel.Group of 20 people or less.Reserved early evening entrance into the Vatican Museums.Skip-the-Line Access & Reservation Fee to the Vatican Museums.Headset to always hear your guide.Expert, English-speaking tour guide. The following is NOT included: St Peter's Basilica Access.Gratuities. Read more Apr 2025