Book a unique experience that visits the Vatican in the early evening with fewer crowds
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2h
Max 20 Guests
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Exploring the Vatican Museums in the evening alone means missing expert insights, hidden details, and the most immersive way to experience its masterpieces. Skip the lines and let an engaging, passionate guide bring the art to life as you admire Raphael’s School of Athens, the ancient sculpture of Laocoön and His Sons, and Michelangelo’s breathtaking Sistine Chapel frescoes. With fewer crowds and a captivating storyteller leading the way, see the Vatican’s treasures in their most magical setting
Don't miss out on this unusual opportunity to explore the Vatican in the early evening when other tourists have gone back into Rome. Your local guide will lead you from the top of the steps at Caffe Vaticano into the Vatican Museums. Their passionate knowledge will bring the art and architecture to life as you explore the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms, and other areas. This small group tour is ideal for anyone who enjoys adventuring in the evening hours when attractions are less busy.
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Youth (7-17)
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Skip-the-line Vatican Tickets
Expert English-speaking guide
Pio-Clementino Museum
Gallery of the Maps
Sistine Chapel
Max 20 people
Tour guide gratuities
Meal
Hotel pick-up
Wheelchair accessible
Meet your guide outside Caffé Vaticano
Your early evening tour begins with a warm welcome from your guide outside Caffé Vaticano, conveniently located near the Vatican.
Vatican Museums
With skip-the-line tickets in hand, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Vatican Museums to uncover its magnificent art collection.
Pinecone Courtyard
Pause in the Pinecone Courtyard to take in timeless statues and beautifully manicured gardens looking spectacular in the early evening glow.
Pio-Clementino Museum
Explore halls filled with some of the world’s most important classical sculptures, including Laocoön and His Sons and Apollo Belvedere.
Gallery of Candelabra
Follow your guide’s lead through a corridor lined with intricately carved marble candelabra and statues, each a clue to Roman history.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Meet in front of Caffe Vaticano, directly across the street from the Vatican Museums Entrance on Viale Vaticano. A representative will be there holding a sign with our company name on it. Your tour will end inside the Vatican Museums.
Comfortable shoes are always recommended for walking tours.
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Jennifer Giaimo
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January 13, 2025
Fabulous tour. Guide very knowledgeable!
All good - but can improve
Murali Krishnan
Verified Review
December 25, 2024
Tour leader was good and informative. Just one thing that bothered me. Perhaps next time, the Tour leader can be more 'firm' with other visitors who are NOT part of our group trying to 'hijack' and eavesdrop to our her explanations. They are cheap and trying to get a free tour! There were a group of 2 couples- one of the females who didnt seem to show respect for Vatican City by chewing gum . I noticed they were timing their casual walk - either infront or behind us - just in time to listen to our tour leader. This happened in at least 5 areas. If the leader can sense that there are people trying to get free explanation, turn to them, look them in the eyes and ask firmly "Excuse me, can we help you? Please move on!" This i'm sure will embarrass them because they know they are being noticed. I paid close to 300 euros for my family and feel it is unflair people are trying to get a free tour.
Vatican at Closing time with Sistine Chapel
Joni Wyatt
Verified Review
December 10, 2024
The tour itself was very informative and our guide did an excellent job! Just as a heads up for other tour takers- the idea of the tour at closing gave the impression that it would be fewer people, but it was extremely crowded. Before we met our guide, we were herded to some trash covered steps to wait with gobs of people until our group was called. Our Tour guide was VERY skilled at getting us in and through the security which made the experience improve greatly! And, our actual group wasn't overly large, so we could hear and follow easily. Overall, we loved it. So incredible to be able to be there!
Nicole Erickson
Verified Review
December 06, 2024
Vatican at closing time
Joan Toth
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November 30, 2024
Antonella was wonderful. Great job!
Vatacan at Closing
Patricia North
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November 26, 2024
Fantastic! Less people, perfect amount of time, amazing tour guide!
Jessica Andersen
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November 24, 2024
Ana Alcacer
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November 22, 2024
Eileen Hubler
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November 19, 2024
Wonderful experience
Katherine McKerrow
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November 18, 2024
Our guide, Guido, said he'd been doing tours of the Vatican for the last 18 years and I really believe it - so knowledgeable and with a great presence. The group was about 11 people plus guide, which was perfect. Everything went really smoothly from the meeting point (very clearly communicated) to the end. Would absolutely recommend.
Carrie Holt
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November 15, 2024
Paul Timothy Linnell
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November 09, 2024
David Brouwer-Ancher
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October 22, 2024
Wendy Magaro
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October 15, 2024
Cassie stuurman
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October 09, 2024
Knowledgeable guide!
Sara Gianfagna
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October 08, 2024
Tour was excellent. Knowledgeable guide taking us through highlights of the Vatican Museum and ending with the Sistine Chapel. He helped bring many of the pieces in the museum to life and helped navigate very well.
Terrance Youmans
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October 08, 2024
Joseph Staub
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October 08, 2024
Elaine Rader
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October 06, 2024
Dawson Basnett
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October 06, 2024
RUth Ricci
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October 06, 2024
Entertaining and knowledgeable guide, made this tour a treat
Laurie Van Veen
Verified Review
October 03, 2024
We had an excellent guide, Laura, who did a great job providing historical context and information. Her enthusiasm for the subject matter was greatly appreciated as it was conveyed through her tour presentation. We appreciate the difficulties of navigating such a massive collection while navigating the steady stream of visitors. Bravo, well done.
Samuel Foumberg
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October 01, 2024
Steve Blum
Verified Review
September 25, 2024
Excellent support before start when id cards left at hotel. Tour great but might have been better if walking around the Forum as well as looking down on it. would be better if Palatine Hill domii included and then only looking down on Forum.
