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Private Vatican VIP After-Hours: Exclusive Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

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2 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

This unique VIP tour of 2 hours will allow you to have the Vatican Museums all for yourself! You will get to enjoy the Galleries and Sistine Chapel without any other visitor.

Your passionate tour guide will animate the history of the magnificent artworks and share with you stories and legends of the great artists from the past.

Visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel when they're closed to the general public is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

Transfers are included.

 

What's Included

  • Vatican Museums VIP Afterhours Exclusive Access
  • Private Transfers from and to Hotel
  • Official Private Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pick up from centrally located accommodations (within the Aurelian Walls)

What To Expect

Vatican Museums (Pass By)

Begin your extraordinary journey through the Vatican Museums, where centuries of art, history, and culture come together. With exclusive private access, you’ll have the rare privilege of exploring these world-renowned collections without crowds, making for an intimate and immersive experience.
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Cortile del Belvedere

Step into the Cortile del Belvedere, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture designed by Bramante. In complete tranquility, admire the harmonious design of this grand courtyard, once used as a stage for papal ceremonies and artistic inspiration.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

Continue to the Cortile della Pigna, home to the massive Bronze Pinecone, an ancient Roman sculpture that has stood the test of time. With the space entirely to yourself, take in the serene beauty of this historic setting.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Laocoön

Enter the Cortile Ottagono, the heart of the Vatican’s classical sculpture collection. Marvel at the Laocoön Group, a dramatic masterpiece that influenced Michelangelo himself, along with other timeless sculptures that shaped Renaissance art.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of Tapestries

Walk through the spectacular Galleria degli Arazzi, where intricate tapestries depict biblical and historical scenes. In complete silence, admire the craftsmanship of these woven masterpieces, usually admired by thousands of visitors each day.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of Maps

Immerse yourself in the Galleria delle Mappe, an awe-inspiring corridor lined with large-scale frescoes depicting the geography of Italy. With no interruptions, fully absorb the vibrant colors, intricate details, and impressive artistic vision of this 16th-century treasure.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Conclude your unparalleled visit inside the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s most celebrated frescoes—The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment—unfold above you. With the chapel entirely to yourself, take in every detail of this masterpiece in absolute peace, an experience reserved for only the most privileged visitors.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking
  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside each attraction
  • Pictures are strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Vatican Museums VIP Afterhours Exclusive Access.Private Transfers from and to Hotel.Official Private Guide. The following is NOT included: Food and drinks.Visit to St. Peter's Basilica. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Vatican Museums VIP Afterhours Exclusive Access
  • Private Transfers from and to Hotel
  • Official Private Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Visit to St. Peter's Basilica

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums, please see voucher for more details
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking
  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside each attraction
  • Pictures are strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration or closed due to extraordinary celebrations. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes

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Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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