Rome: Vatican Museums by Night Guided Tour

Activity Information

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    3 hours
  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English

Your experience

Highlights

  • Experience the Museums at night, when they're free from throngs of visitors and feel the unique aura of the Vatican.
  • Take a look around and check out the stunning frescoes in the Raphael rooms and Borgia apartments; it's an absolute must, truly stunning.
  • With help from your local guide, get to know about the smallest state on earth, the Vatican City.
  • Take a peek and see for yourself, don't miss out on the experience of standing under Michelangelo's astonishingly impressive ceiling work in the Sistine Chapel.
  • Through Gallery Tapestries, Maps, and Gallery Candelabras, take the tour.

Full description

Oh, my dear friend, just imagine the incredible opportunity that has presented itself to us! Can you even begin to comprehend the idea of leisurely strolling through immense galleries that house the most magnificent art collections ever known to humankind? It's like a dream come true. Now, picture this: as darkness falls and the crowds disperse, you find yourself completely alone in these sacred halls. An expert guide will accompany you, taking you on an extraordinary journey through the world-famous Vatican Museums, offering you exclusive insights into the smallest independent nation on Earth - the prestigious Vatican City. And what can one even say about Michelangelo's truly astonishing masterpiece that adorns the ceiling of the revered Sistine Chapel? It is beyond words. Be prepared to be left completely speechless. Take a leisurely stroll through the breathtaking Gallery of Candelabras, where you'll be captivated by the magnificent tapestries that adorn every wall in the esteemed Danti's Gallery of Maps and Tapestry Hall. As you approach the climax of your journey, you'll be transported back to the early 16th century, giving you the incredible opportunity to admire the mesmerizing Borgia apartments and Raphael rooms. It is within these very walls that Raphael established his first workshop, creating Renaissance frescoes that hold deep historical significance, all contained within the grandeur of the majestic Sistine Chapel.

Includes

  • "After the day has begun, it will cost you to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
  • Advisor neighborhood
  • Your guide, earphones to tune in.

Not includes

  • "Pickup and drop-off from the hotel
  • "Grub and beverages

What to bring

  • "Passport or Identity Card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • "Mini skirts
  • "Shirts with no sleeves
  • Umbrellas

Know before you go

  • Similar to those at the airport, every visitor should go through security checks.
  • This tour is definitely happening, rain or shine, for sure.
  • For the duration of this tour, please make sure that your shoulders and knees are covered.