Private Vatican Night Tour

Discover the Vatican Museums at sunset with fewer crowds. Marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel on our exclusive night tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sistine Chapel - Witnessing Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes firsthand is an unforgettable experience, made even richer by your guide’s insights. Delve into the extraordinary life and work of Michelangelo, one of history’s greatest artists, as you examine the intricate details of the world’s most renowned ceiling. During your private tour of the Sistine Chapel, you’ll get the chance to appreciate the paintings up close and learn the story behind the Last Judgement. This expansive painting on the altar wall sparked controversy when first unveiled, and you’ll discover why on your tour. With your expert guide, you’ll distinguish between myth and reality, uncovering the truth about Michelangelo’s masterpiece.
  • Vatican Museums - Home to major collections of archaeology, religious art, tapestries, and paintings.
  • Stanze di Raffaello - The former apartment of Pope Julius II, adorned with stunning paintings by Raphael and his pupils.
What's Included
  • Expert, English-Speaking Guide
  • Skip-the-lines Access
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Special Night Entrance to the Vatican Museums
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from the meeting and end point
  • Food and Beverages
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Exploring the Vatican Museums, inclusive of the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms, becomes an ethereal experience during the evening hours around sunset. These museums occasionally open during these unconventional times, with the evening’s enchanting ray of light reflecting off numerous masterpieces, brought alive by your adept guide. The Museums witness relatively fewer crowds during these exclusive late openings in summer. The spotlight of our tour is the Pope’s private Sistine Chapel, gracefully adorned with Michelangelo’s frescoes – viewed best at this time, and fully appreciated in the beautifully tranquil evening atmosphere, facilitated by the insights of Through Eternity’s highly skilled and amicable guide. Discover a novel aspect of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel by reserving your spot on our distinctive Vatican Night tour, offered every Friday and Saturday during the summer season!

  • Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
  • Please ensure you arrive 10 minutes early and at the right meeting point as we cannot wait for late arrivals
  • At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
Location
Caffè Vaticano
Viale Vaticano
Your guide will meet you in front of Cafè Vaticano. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Michael_r
Oct 6, 2023
Our Vatican Museum tour - We had a thoroughly enjoyable and informative two hour semi-private evening tour of the Vatican Museum during our September stay in Rome. Our guide with Through Eternity Tours was exceptional, with a background in art history that enabled her to bring both focus and depth to our experience. The decrease in crowds during the evening was a significant advantage and the guide was very adept in finding the less congested areas that facilitated her communication with us. An overall great experience.
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Bruceg71
Dec 3, 2022
Great tour, great tour guide - Fantastic private tour. Our guide was a former history professor who provided exceptional information and insights, twinged with some elegant humor. Highly recommend
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Rbaker244
May 22, 2022
Incredible - The sistine chapel is amazing. This is a must do tour. Thomas Robinson- through Eternity Tours, was our guide and he explained everything in great detail but didn't bore you with unnecessary details. The tour we did was 2 hours and I feel like that was just a perfect amount of time to see everything. The tour is well worth the money
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Bronislaw1
Jul 31, 2020
Unforgettable - Favourite for me were the paintings by Raffaello for Maria, the Sistine Chapel - our guide - Robert from Eternity Tours was incredibly knowledgable and very informative. Sadly, for the city, The Vatican was not busy at all, so we were able to spend time at each location and not be troubled by crowds of fellow tourists. I would thoroughly recommend Eternity Tours, not cheap, but well worth the money.
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