Vatican Evening Tour: Museums at Their Best

Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel after hours. Skip the lines, avoid crowds, and enjoy an intimate, guided evening tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vatican Museums - This small group night tour of the Vatican Museums is a great way to beat the crowds, the heat and see Vatican masterpieces from a different light, a soft evening glow. In our small group you will enjoy the privilege of touring the Vatican grounds in a group of no more than six people maximum.

Enjoy skip the line entry to the museums and explore his vast wonders after the heat of the daytime crowds has gone. See the Gallery of Maps, the Hall of Animals, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, Raphael’s Rooms and so much more!

  • Stanze di Raffaello - Travel through time and art epochs as you marvel at the ancient Greek and Roman statues and delight in the beautiful and breathtaking Raphael Rooms.
  • St. Peter’s Square - At the end of the tour, your guide will drop you off in grandiose St. Peter’s Square, where you will be free to enjoy the warm embrace of Bernini’s colonnade and take as many pictures as you wish. Take your time and explore the various corners and cobblestones Rome by night has to offer. St Peter’s Basilica at night is probably one of the most beautiful sights of the entire city, a truly picture perfect place and moment.
  • Sistine Chapel - Of course this wonderful Vatican tour includes access to the incredible Sistine Chapel. Although it is true there is something to be said for the early morning light in the Sistine Chapel, we believe there is even more to be said about its magical evening glow. Rome is famous for its “golden hour” which is that fleeting, enchanted moment just before dusk when the city seems to turn to Pure Gold. This lighting seeps into the Sistine Chapel, through stained glass windows during those late summer sunsets, and it is truly a sight not to be missed.
What's Included
  • Tour with a Professional, Local and Expert Guide
  • Relish in smaller crowds as the Museums quiet down for the night
  • Tour in a Safe and Semi Private group of 6 participants
  • Enjoy Skip the Line Access
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Additional Information

This Select Evening Group Tour of the Vatican provides an out-of-hours exploration of one the world’s most visited tourist spots. Evade the sweltering summer temperatures, elongated queues and packed, loud corridors, granting yourself the opportunity to thoroughly enjoy and immerse yourself in the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. Our 2.5 hour journey includes priority entry and is restricted to a maximum of 6 individuals per tour, offering a more personal encounter and the chance for you to engage with your knowledgeable guide and gain more immediate access to sites.

  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these requirements.
Location
Viale Vaticano, 100
Viale Vaticano
In front of Cafè Vaticano, across the street from the entrance to the Vatican Museum. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

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C7778pwalexanderb
Jul 29, 2024
Vatican tour 2024 - Amazing tour. Very much worth it and I couldn’t imagine seeing the Vatican without it. A lot of good insight and information which I would not have known without it.
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Gabriellasg5091sw
Jul 16, 2024
Wonderful - The tour was amazing and Francesco was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and personable. Definitely book this tour! You won’t be sorry.
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Pammx6085rj
Jul 13, 2024
Excellent guide and tour! - Fabrizio was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide who shared his passion with us as we toured the museum and Sistene Chapel.
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Jamesr4812
Jun 21, 2024
Amazing tour w PaulaF - highly recommend! - A semi-private tour of the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel in the evening to beat the crowds/tourists is the way to do it! PaulaF was incredibly knowledge of the stories and history behind the art and sculptures. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend for any couples and/or families interested in seeing the holiness and history of Vatican City.
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William
Jun 16, 2024
Amazing tour of Vatican - Lisa was a great guide. She was very informative and gave us a very nice after hours tour. It was very nice to see some of the uncommonly seen places in the Vatican. We would definitely utilize her services again and hope to see her again we’re in Rome. This is definitely much better than the group tours during the day.
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Debbie_b
Jun 15, 2024
Once in a lifetime - Chiara is an amazing guide. What a spectacular once in a lifetime experience. Best to go on this later hours tour. Far less crowded. Totally worth it.
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S411vhmartinam
May 24, 2024
Wonderful Experience that transports you to another time! - I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on tour with Tania – Her experience and passion for the history of the Vatican City shone through her every word and she was most engaging throughout the tour. Tania displayed knowledge, patience and kindness throughout the tour and she brought the history to life with her stories. The tour was carried out in small groups which meant none of the group had any issues hearing what the tour guide had to say and were free to ask questions – from observing some other tour groups around the Colosseum and seeing people struggle to hear or engage with their guide highlighted the vast benefit of the personal touch of a semi-private tour. No more large tour bookings for this girl! I would have no hesitation recommending this tour to anyone who is considering a trip to Vatican City – it was very well organised from start to finish with minimal waiting times. A great way to get a taste of how the other half lived and an insight into life in the Vatican.
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Mustang6788
May 23, 2024
Vatican guided tour - We did the semi private guided tour with Lucy. She is very knowledgeable and answers questions promptly. Being a guided tour you don’t have to wait in the long lines which can eat up most of a day alone. I have nothing but positives to say about Lucy and LivTours and would use them again without hesitation.
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X6976zmantonv
May 21, 2024
Amazing!! - Our tour with Big Mama was amazing!!! She worked so hard to make our visit memorable! This was a must do! This was very personalized!
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H7018ktheidis
Apr 28, 2024
Great Experience - Our tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica was terrific. Our guide was personable, knowledgeable and professional. We will definitely use LIV Tours on all future tours we take throughout Italy. There service was exceptional and it truly made our visit very enjoyable.
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