Vatican Evening Group Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Vatican City, IT
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Highlights

  • Explore the Vatican museums under the night skies
  • Ditch the daytime crowd for a more sophisticated tour of the museums
  • Expert guide to fill your visit with historical facts and trivia
  • Contemplate the classic arts without the usual rush
  • Witness the unrivaled ceiling frescoes of the Sistine Chapel

What to expect

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Vatican Museums

The first stop of your ineffable Night tour will be the Vatican Museums. Enter the museum grounds with your skip the line ticket. You can start your exploration from the Pinacoteca Gallery that houses paintings of the old masters including Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Giotto, etc. Don’t forget to check out the Gregorian Egyptian Museum and the Ethnological Museum for Egyptian and non-European artifacts. You will be enchanted by the mystifying effect of the night on these artifacts that a daytime tour can hardly reveal. Cruise through the numerous galleries and museums with swift direction and vivid commentary from your guide. Pass through the Gallery of Maps to enter the Raphael Rooms.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Stanze di Raffaello

The four interconnected rooms at the Apostolic Palace that contain works of the famous renaissance artist Raphael are known as the Raphael Rooms. Take some time to admire Raphael’s frescoes and prepare yourself for the main attraction of your tour.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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Sistine Chapel

The most popular attraction of the Vatican Museums is famous for its unrivaled ceiling frescoes. The series of fresco paintings include one of the most iconic paintings in the world “The Creation of Adam”, which was painted by the peerless Michelangelo. Witness in awe as the ceiling reveals all of its blissful symmetry to you under the bright lights that get obscured in the daytime tours. Contemplate the other note-worthy paintings in the chapel which include Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” and “The Baptism of Jesus” by Perugino.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
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    Dress code required for entry to places of worship. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both Men and Women. Failure to comply with the dress code may result in refused entry.
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    Participants are requested to bring their masks on the tour. Wearing a mask is mandatory to comply with health and safety regulations.
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    Participants above 12 years must bring any of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 15 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
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    Travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions should not participate
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    Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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    Wheelchair and stroller not accessible
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    Large bags and backpacks are not permitted on this tour
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    This tour will have a maximum of 20 travelers.
Provided by Travel In Rome

What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Trastevere for dinner
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    Dress modestly; knees and shoulders covered
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    Arrive early to soak in the ambiance
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    Bring a light jacket; it can get chilly
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    Don't forget a camera for stunning views

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