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Night Vatican Museums Tour Including Sistine Chapel

3.8 (263)
Rome, IT
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Night Vatican Museums Tour Including Sistine Chapel

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Experience the Vatican like never before on the Night Vatican Museums Tour, including the iconic Sistine Chapel. From April 17th to October 31st, the Vatican opens its doors on Friday nights for an exclusive viewing of its world-famous museums. Avoid the daytime crowds and immerse yourself in the breathtaking Renaissance art, explore the Gallery of Maps and Raphael's Rooms, and marvel at the magnificence of the Sistine Chapel. With an expert guide leading the way, you'll discover the secrets and stories behind these incredible masterpieces. This evening access is only available for pre-booked groups, so don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity. Join us on the Night Vatican Museums Tour and witness the beauty of the Vatican in a whole new light.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 3 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Extra-special viewing of renowned museums and Sistine Chapel
  • See the best of the Vatican by night
  • Incredible Renaissance art and Raphael's Rooms
  • Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums
  • Visit the Vatican without the daytime crowds
  • Skip-the-line tickets
  • Expert tour guide
  • Recharging station for your devices
  • Bathroom access
  • Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums
  • Headsets
  • Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • St Peter's Basilica Visit

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Introduction

The Night Vatican Museums Tour Including Sistine Chapel offers a unique and unforgettable experience for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This exclusive tour allows visitors to explore the Vatican's renowned museums and iconic Sistine Chapel after hours, providing a tranquil and immersive atmosphere that is devoid of the usual daytime crowds. Led by an expert guide, you will have the opportunity to discover the Vatican's incredible Renaissance art, including the Gallery of Maps and Raphael's Rooms, as well as the awe-inspiring beauty of the Sistine Chapel. This exceptional evening access is only available for pre-booked groups, making it a must-do experience for those seeking a more intimate and immersive encounter with one of the world's most famous cultural landmarks.

What to Expect?

By embarking on the Night Vatican Museums Tour Including Sistine Chapel, you can anticipate an enchanting journey through centuries of artistic masterpieces and religious significance. As you walk through the hallowed halls of the Vatican Museums, your expert guide will provide insightful commentary, shedding light on the historical and cultural context of the artworks. Prepare to be captivated by the breathtaking frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, including Michelangelo's iconic ceiling masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam." This after-hours experience allows you to admire these renowned works of art without the usual hustle and bustle, allowing for a more immersive and intimate encounter with the Vatican's treasures.

Who is this for?

The Night Vatican Museums Tour Including Sistine Chapel is a must-visit for art enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone seeking a unique and exclusive experience in Rome. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or it is your first time in the city, this tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the Vatican's renowned art collection and marvel at its architectural wonders. This experience is suitable for individuals, couples, families, and groups of friends who want to delve deeper into the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the Vatican, all while avoiding the daytime crowds.

Why Book This?

Embarking on the Night Vatican Museums Tour Including Sistine Chapel guarantees an unforgettable and exclusive experience. By visiting the Vatican after hours, you will avoid the usual crowds and have the opportunity to appreciate the masterpieces in a more serene and intimate setting. With the guidance of an expert tour guide, you will gain unique insights into the historical and artistic significance of the Vatican's treasures. This tour also includes skip-the-line access, ensuring you make the most of your time by avoiding long queues. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Renaissance art, walk through the stunning Gallery of Maps, and witness the magnificence of the Sistine Chapel, all while enjoying the peaceful ambiance of the evening.

Good to Know

As you embark on the Night Vatican Museums Tour Including Sistine Chapel, it is important to note that hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. However, the meeting point offers free Wi-Fi, a recharging station for your devices, and bathroom access for your convenience. Please be aware that the tour does not include a visit to St. Peter's Basilica. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for walking and exploring the museums. Photography is allowed in most areas, but flash photography is prohibited in the Sistine Chapel. Remember to bring your skip-the-line ticket for easy access to the Vatican Museums. Prepare to be amazed by the beauty and significance of the artworks you will encounter throughout this extraordinary evening tour.

Reviews

Visitors who have experienced the Night Vatican Museums Tour Including Sistine Chapel have consistently praised the unique and intimate atmosphere of the after-hours visit. Many have expressed their appreciation for the knowledgeable and engaging tour guides who provided fascinating insights into the Vatican's art collection. Guests have been particularly moved by the magnificence of the Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo's frescoes leaving a lasting impression. The skip-the-line access has been widely appreciated, as it allows visitors to maximize their time and avoid the usual crowds. Overall, reviews highlight the exceptional and memorable nature of this exclusive tour, making it a highly recommended experience for those visiting Rome.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Vatican Museums

Discover the world-acclaimed Vatican Museums, home to the papal art collection. With fast-track access and your expert guide at your side, learn about the wondrous masterpieces before your eyes. Explore rooms including the Gallery of the Maps and the Gallery of the Tapestries, along with iconic Renaissance works by the likes of da Vinci and Caravaggio.

Admission Included

Stanze di Raffaello

Your tour of the Vatican Museums’ includes a visit to the Raphael Rooms, which contain some of the Museums’ most important frescoes. Marvel at the incredible skill, vivid colours, technical detail and cultural significance of the Raphael Rooms, whilst your guide captivates you with tales of the Renaissance genius.

Admission Included

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is home to Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes that give this part of the Vatican Museums’ global acclaim. The papal chapel still serves as the site for the election of a new pope, and has extraordinary religious and cultural significance. Gaze upwards as you admire the spectacular biblical depictions on the ceiling and walls, learning from your guide about Michelangelo’s incredible achievement.

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Reviews

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3.8 (263)

Holly_B

With limited time to see the museum and Chapel, our guide was so slow! Starting with our "saunter" from the tour agency (leaving 15 min past our start time) across to the entrance of the Vatican. By the time we recieved our tickets and earpiece to the point in the garden area, where we hadnt really experienced anything yet, (was at least an hour of wasting time) He then started explaining the art of the Chapel off 5"x7" pictures on a display board in the dark using the flashlight on his cell phone!!!! We came to experience the real thing, I can look at pictures in a book at home!!! We ditched the tour at that point and went on our own to enjoy some wonderment in the museum and Sistine Chapel. Waste of $$$$ to have a guide....Rudy 100 thumbs down!! Side note. I did this night tour with my husband 10 years ago (different company) and it was AMAZING, returning with my sister this year, I wanted to share the experience to see it at night with her (much less people). HUGE DISAPPOINTMEMT.

Manjot_R

The night experience started at 7.30pm and ended at 10.00/10.30. An experience that’s truly outstanding, much quieter and cooler than the day rush. Still busy but less crowds, so able to take photos and read things close up. Stunning buildings and views all lit up at night. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about the art and history, she created such wonderment to the pieces of art and explained everything so well, we learnt so much.

Teresa_F

Great tour director. Very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the sunset tour. It made the August heat bearable.

Kelly_C

The night tour was fantastic. There were less crowds and much better out of the heat of the day. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and showed us all the highlights. It was a shame St Peter’s Basilica closes at 7pm, it would have been good to know this so we could’ve seen it before the tour.

Jennifer_K

“English speaking” tour guide was very difficult to understand, the audio system was terrible. It was sweltering hot and very crowded in most areas of the museum even on our evening tour. There were supposed to be bathrooms available at the tour company office where the tour started, when we asked to use them we were told they were out of order. Restroom access in the museum is very limited and there was no access to water until near the end of the tour, and then we had to get it from a bathroom sink!

Kevin_C

Night tour was perfect. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. Great job. Thank you for getting us in the Sistine chapel late.

Susan_L

Terrible. Guide was in a major hurry. No time to enjoy English speaking but almost impossible to Understand. Cocky

Andrea_M

Miguel made the tour spectacular! He was passionate, knowledgeable and personable. Great storyteller and historian. Really appreciated how he guided us and it was great to do the tour in the evening to have less people throughout the museum and chapel.

Peter_J

Guide was enthusiastic, but the tour was quite short and not much detail was shared. On the positive side, seeing the Sistine chapel on a Friday evening without the crowds was very nice. If you want to spend more time on your own looking at the museums, best to book a daytime tour, as the museums closed at 22:00 and the Vatican security was keen to get people out starting at 21:30.

Ruthie_T

Excellent tour!! I highly recommend the night tour as there are far fewer people and you can actually enjoy the museum.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-27 00:13