Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel by Night Experience

Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel by Night Experience

Enjoy a nighttime tour of the Vatican's private museums and the Sistine Chapel, escaping the daytime hustle and bustle, and admire masterpieces by some of history's greatest artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael.

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2.5 hours

  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.

  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Tour one of the world's largest art collections
  • Experience the museums and chapel at night, in a more serene romantic environment
  • See the highlights; including the Raphael Rooms, the Borgia Apartments, and Laocoön
  • Experience the Sistine Chapel, complete with Michelangelo’s masterpieces
  • Enjoy skip-the-ticket-line admission and a full tour from an expert guide

Your experience

The Vatican Museums stretch more than 5 miles, so most first-timers miss key highlights while wandering through the smaller rooms.

Try this night tour instead, and let an expert guide show you the amazing gems of this very special collection.

The Raphael Rooms where Raphael's frescoes amaze with humanist beauty and colorful tones- it's here that the world-renowned Philosophers of Athens can be seen.

One may also view the great classical sculpture collection- among many other works, one sees the powerful masculine yet shattered masterpiece, The Belvedere Torso.

The rowdiest crowds cannot take away from the beauty of the Sistine Chapel, but honestly, during peak season when it is all noise, the effect is somewhat reduced.

Do not let your memory of this wondrous place be marred by dim images; think about joining this evening tour as an experience that will offer you viewing Michelangelo's frescoes covering 12,000 feet in peaceful surroundings.

The guide shares with you hidden meanings inside these startling masterpieces—for example inside The Last Judgement and Creation of Adam.

What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Skip-the-ticket-line service
  • Professional guide
  • 3-hour guided tour through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
  • Unique nocturnal entry
  • Headsets (when groups exceeds more than 6 people)
What's Excluded
  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Visit to Saint Peter's Church

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Backpacks

Know before you go

  •  All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
  • This activity is unfortunately not accessible for wheelchairs or people with walking difficulties.
  • Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside the museums, there is however a cloakroom service on-site.
  • Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
  • When visiting places of worship such as the Vatican, please remember the shoulders and knees of all visitors have to be covered (failure to do this could result in being refused entry).
  •  The Vatican may close the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter’s church with or without notice. If this occurs, this occurs, the supplier will offer an alternative itinerary and a partial refund.
  • Visitors must pass through a security check which includes a metal detector. Weapons of any kind are prohibited.
  • Please bring along a valid picture ID or passport (photocopies are accepted).
Not Suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
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