Italy · Museum

Vatican at Closing Time with Sistine Chapel

2 Hours Round trip from Rome Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Vatican Museums in the quieter evening hours
02 Visit the Pio-Clementine Collection and major Vatican galleries
03 See Raphael’s School of Athens in the Raphael Rooms
04 Admire the Gallery of Tapestries and Gallery of Maps
05 End your visit at the Sistine Chapel
06 Led by an expert English-speaking guide
07 Small-group experience with a maximum group size of 20

Experience the Vatican Museums in the quieter evening hours on this guided walking tour through one of Rome’s most extraordinary collections. With fewer crowds and an expert English-speaking guide to bring the artworks to life, you’ll explore celebrated galleries and masterpieces including the Pio-Clementine Collection, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, and Raphael’s School of Athens.

Your visit concludes at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes and Last Judgement provide a memorable finale. Ideal for travellers who want a more intimate Vatican experience, this tour combines iconic highlights with the special atmosphere of visiting at closing time.

Your visit concludes at the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes and Last Judgement provide a memorable finale.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Rome

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Vatican Museums

Night Tour of Vatican Museums: Pio-Clementine Collection, Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of the Maps, The School of Athens by Raphael.

Sistine Chapel

Michelangelo's Last Judgement & chapel ceiling.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rome 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

A quieter experience with fewer people
A guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Galleries
Raphael Rooms and School of Athens
An expert English-speaking guide
Maximum group size of 20

What's Not Included

Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pick up / drop off

Know before you go

ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
DRESS CODE: Entrance into any religious site requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The company will not be held responsible for refused entry due to unsuitable dress.
Mandatory: Everyone is required to carry a copy of the identification page of their passports on all tours. A photo of the first page of your passport saved on your smartphone works as well.
Large bags, backpacks, luggage, tripods, and glass bottles cannot be brought inside. There is a coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings, but you will have to return by yourself to collect items after the tour. Large luggage or suitcases cannot be left at the cloakroom. We encourage you to leave such items and anything similar at your accommodation.
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible

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