Evening Tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Attractions & guided tours

Rome, Italy

Free Cancellation

Language: English

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Duration: 2 Hours

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Guided Tour

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Group Tour

Do this because

You'll experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel during tranquil evening hours

You can enjoy an intimate experience with a small group limited to 20 visitors

The tour includes audio headsets ensuring you won't miss any fascinating details

Your knowledgeable guide will share captivating stories behind the masterpieces

What to expect

This evening tour provides a rare chance to wander through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel after hours, when it's quieter and the artwork takes on a new dimension. It's an ideal way to round off a day in Rome, blending awe-inspiring art, centuries of history, and spectacular views of the Eternal City at sunset.Your journey begins as you ascend the Vatican’s twisting staircase, leading you to the historic Pinecone Courtyard. Here, the tranquil evening ambiance offers a serene backdrop for soaking up your surroundings.Next, you'll be guided through key highlights of the museum such as the Gallery of Tapestries, where complex designs narrate historical events, and the Hall of Maps, displaying exquisitely illustrated maps of Italy. You'll uncover the intriguing tales behind the art and the visionaries who brought them to life, including Renaissance luminaries like Raphael.The evening progresses with one of the most emblematic stops in the Vatican – the Sistine Chapel. Upon entering, you'll gain insights into Michelangelo’s masterpieces, from his concealed self-portrait to the symbolic imagery embedded within the frescoes.After marvelling at the Sistine Chapel’s astounding beauty, you'll venture back outside, where the calm evening atmosphere of the Vatican grounds offers a final moment of contemplation. The lit-up St. Peter’s Basilica and the quiet surroundings provide the ideal conclusion to an unique experience.

What's included

Headsets (to hear the guide)

All entry fees

Small group experience

What's not included

Food and drinks

Tips (optional)

What to remember

Accessibility:

This experience is not accessible for guests using wheelchairs

The tour route is not suitable for strollers or baby carriages

Not allowed:

To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, it is strongly suggested that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. The Vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks. Any such items must be checked into the free luggage storage area which may result in your having to leave the tour early to retrieve them at the entrance

Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour, except in the Sistine Chapel where talking and photography are prohibited

Know in advance:

Entrance into the Vatican requires a strict dress code. Knees, shoulders, and backs must be covered

Please note that in case of unexpected closures of some of the areas inside the Museums, the guide may have to modify the itinerary slightly

This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs

Remember to bring:

Comfortable shoes are recommended

Provider

City Wonders

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

WF43+W62 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:

At the bottom of the steps across the street from the Entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located right next to Caffè Vaticano on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. Your guide will be wearing blue 'City Wonders' polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable. It is the responsibility of all guests to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.