Visitors walk through the Sistine Chapel, admiring the intricate frescoed ceilings illuminated by warm light.

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Step inside the Vatican Museums after they close to the public for a once-in-a-lifetime experience

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When the Vatican Museums close to the public, you step inside, with no crowds enjoying Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel in perfect silence. On this rare after-hours tour, wander the Vatican’s galleries as they were meant to be seen, free from the chaos of the day. With a small group and expert guide, explore the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Maps, and the treasures of the Vatican as few ever will.

Meet your guide near the Vatican Museums entrance and prepare for an unforgettable evening inside this world-famous collection. With special after-hours access, experience the Vatican as few ever do, without the daytime crowds. In the Raphael Rooms, admire stunning frescoes before stepping into the crown jewel of the tour—the Sistine Chapel. Standing beneath Michelangelo’s The Last Judgment, you’ll soak in the beauty of this sacred space in the serenity of the evening.

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Meet your guide near the Vatican Museums entrance

Your after-hours Vatican adventure begins as you meet your expert guide outside the Vatican Museums, ready to step inside once the doors close to the public.

Gallery of the Candelabra

Marvel at towering marble columns, intricate sculptures, and golden candelabras that illuminate the gallery, a space once reserved for displaying the Vatican’s most prized antiquities.

Gallery of Tapestries

Admire handwoven masterpieces depicting biblical scenes in stunning detail. With lifelike expressions and optical illusions, these tapestries were designed to impress even the most distinguished visitors.

Gallery of Maps

Stretching an astonishing 120 meters (400 ft), this corridor is lined with vibrant, 16th-century maps illustrating Italy’s mountains, coastlines, and cities as they were known during the Renaissance.

Raphael Rooms

Enter the private chambers of Pope Julius II, where Raphael’s legendary frescoes, including The School of Athens, bring together history’s greatest philosophers and artists in a grand Renaissance composition.

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Your guide will meet you near the Vatican Museums entrance. Full details will be provided upon booking.

Comfortable walking shoes and a respectful outfit, as this is a religious site.

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The Vatican Like Never Before

Robert Turner

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February 27, 2025

Seeing the Vatican Museums after hours was next-level amazing. No crowds, no noise—just pure art and history with an expert guide. Standing in the Sistine Chapel with so few people was unforgettable.

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