Italy, Vatican City · Museum

2-Hour Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with Evening Access

2 Hours Round trip from 00120 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Evening access to the Vatican Museums in a quieter, crowd-free atmosphere
02 In-depth guided visit of the Raphael Rooms and The School of Athens
03 Explore the Sistine Chapel in evocative evening light similar to Michelangelo's time
04 Live classical music by a small orchestra enhances the museum experience

Enjoy evening access to the Vatican Museums and explore their masterpieces in a quieter, more relaxed atmosphere away from the daytime crowds. Discover the Raphael Rooms with in-depth commentary from your guide, including the frescoes of The School of Athens by Raphael and his students. Continue to the splendid Sistine Chapel, illuminated by evocative evening light similar to that seen by Michelangelo while painting his most famous masterpiece. The experience is enhanced by soft background music from a small orchestra performing live classical repertoire.

Continue to the splendid Sistine Chapel, illuminated by evocative evening light similar to that seen by Michelangelo while painting his most famous masterpiece.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Evening Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

Visit the Vatican Museums in the evening, without the crowds that occur during the day. Witness all the illuminated works in a suggestive, quiet, and relaxed atmosphere. This tour is an extended version of the classic Vatican tours. Receive in-depth explanations from your guide about the Raphael Rooms, famous for the frescoes that embellish The School of Athens, painted by Raphael and his students.
Explore the Sistine Chapel illuminated by evocative evening light. This type of lighting is similar to that which Michelangelo had while painting his most famous masterpiece. Relive the same atmosphere the Master experienced at work.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 00120 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Late access, skip-the-line admission, and entrance to the Vatican Museums
Live tour commentary via audio headset
Expert Italian tour guide
Headsets for 6 people

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Gratuities
St. Peter's Basilica is closed in the evenings

Know before you go

Pricing:
- 50 EUR per child aged 6-17, with a valid ID that demonstrates their age. Children under the age of 6 are free.
- 65 EUR per student under the age of 26, in possession of a valid student ID.
- 75 EUR per adult.
Please make sure that you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour departure. Check in at one of our front desks inside our offices, unless you choose a tour option where you meet your tour guide directly.
Please note that all our group tours are not wheelchair accessible. Visitors with walking disabilities cannot opt for a group tour either, as it is virtually impossible to keep up with our Italian tour guide. In this case, we highly recommend choosing the option of a private and more personalized tour. Our Italian tour guide can adapt to your circumstances and choose a more comfortable route by avoiding stairs and going at a pace most adapted to your needs.
Pets, unfortunately, are not allowed in any of Rome's main attractions or museums, including the Vatican Museums.
Students: A student discount applies for students under the age of 26, in possession of a valid student ID (national or international) and a valid ID with proof of age, if not shown on the student ID.
Children: Discounts apply for children from the age of 6 to 17 years. Children under the age of 6 are free and do not need to be mentioned when booking a tour with us online. All children need to be in possession of a valid ID with proof of age and a copy of it.
The checkroom of the Vatican Museums is free of charge and managed by the Vatican.
Staying longer after the tour is possible.