Join our exclusive Vatican night tour
Enjoy a unique experience, visiting the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel, away from the crowds with our exclusive Vatican night tour. Throughout the summer months, the Vatican Museums extend their opening hours to allow us to admire the artworks at a slower more relaxed pace.
Highlights
- Experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel by sunset
- The quietest ways to experience the Vatican without the crowds, something that many people will never know
- See the best of the Museums – from the Sistine Chapel to the Raphael Rooms by visiting at night
- Using privileged entrance allows you to skip lines and get straight inside with your small group of 12 or fewer
- This tour runs during seasonal extended hours

During the summer months you are able to take advantage of special opening hours of the Vatican Museums. The quietest ways to see the Vatican, wander its corridors and examine artworks like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel without the crowds, is something that many people will never experience. Visiting the Vatican during this evening tour, offers maximum appreciation for these artworks with minimal crowds.
Your Vatican Museums evening tour begins, with your expert English speaking guide leading you directly inside the Musuems. You will be taken on a journey through nine miles of artwork, to experience the worlds largest art collection, with your guide bringing the Church’s fascinating history to life
Our limited edition Vatican Night Tour route includes, taking you to se some of the finest renaissance art in the world and ancient sculptures. Your guide will lead you through echoing hallways filled with ancient Roman and Greek sculptures, depicting the lives of larger than life character through these times. Learn about the history of Vatican, the artists that worked here and the Popes who lived there.
From the Vatican Museums, enter the Sistine Chapel; the private chapel of the pope. Learn about the stories and secrets hidden within the art including Michelangelos famous frescoes, self portrait and portratis of his enermies. During this evening tour with fewer crowds, you’ll be able to appreciate details far greater, as well as a small group size limited to 10 people, you’ll have plenty of time to get all of your questions answered.
Duration:3 hours
Meeting point: Across the street from the Vatcian museum entrance is Caffé Vaticano on the street Viale Vaticano, 100. (GOOGLE LINKED). A company epresentative will be outside holding a sign with the Visit Rome Tours logo.
Price: €70
DRESS CODE
The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica maintains a strict dress code. All visitors must have their shoulders and Knees covered.
Important Information
The Vatican Museums have strict security regulations regarding entrance. The following items are forbidden:
- Luggage
- Weapons and sharp objects
- Pets
- Glass bottles
There is a Vatican clockroom, after the security check.