Vatican at Closing Time Private Evening Tour with Sistine Chapel
Appreciate the Vatican masterpieces without less crowds on our tour with a private guide
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The best way to experience the Vatican is in the evening, when the atmosphere is at its most magical. With a private guide, skip the lines and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel as the day winds down. Dive into the stories behind Raphael’s frescoes and Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling, with expert storytelling tailored to your interests. This unique evening visit offers a more intimate way to connect with the Vatican’s greatest treasures.
A Rome experience with a difference, this private Vatican tour is a truly unique way to see the wonders of the Vatican. Meet your expert guide near to the Vatican Museums entrance in the early evening for skip-the-line access and a enjoy a private Vatican tour at closing time.
Without the usual big daytime crowds, exploring the Vatican is easier, quicker, and much more peaceful. You'll also escape the daytime Roman heat, of course! Your private guide is a true Vatican expert, and their ...
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Skip the line Vatican tickets
Pinecone Courtyard
Gallery of Tapestries
Sistine Chapel
Private tour
The Vatican by night
Start your after-hours Vatican tour with a visit to a terrace that boasts one of the best views of St Peter's dome.
Pinecone Courtyard
Named for the giant pinecone that adorns one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the Vatican Museums, the Pinecone Courtyard was designed by Donato Bramante.
Pio-Clementine Collection
Get up close to some of the world's most iconic statues, including Laocoön and His Sons.
Gallery of the Candelabra
This gallery was originally an open "loggia" but was walled and closed some 200 years ago. The statues and candelabras you see during this Vatican tour date back as far as 3rd Century B.C.
Gallery of Tapestries
Some of the masterpieces in this gallery were designed after the cartoons drawn by Raphael. Look out for a tapestry that includes a spectacular optical illusion.
For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change
Between TMark Hotel Vaticano and Caffé Vaticano, at the top of the big staircase (Viale Vaticano, 100). A friendly representative will be there holding a sign with our company name on it.
In addition to wearing or bringing clothing that covers your knees and shoulders, it's recommended to wear comfortable shoes. You're also welcome to bring a water bottle as it can get hot inside the Vatican during the summer months, even in the evening.
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ANDREA M WELCH
May 13, 2025
Great great tour and guide!!
Heather Blevins
May 03, 2025
We wanted to cancel because we couldn’t see the Sistine chapel. It was closed for the enclave preparation. They insisted that we would still have plenty to see, and we did the tour without the Sistine chapel included. Our guide Ele was so informative, entertaining and fun!! She filled the whole schedule. We loved her and everything she showed and told us.
Great T our
Sharon Hanniff
April 20, 2025
We did the private tour and it worked out very well. Lots to see and the tour guide pointed out a number of things we would have missed.
Great tour!
Chris Casey
April 18, 2025
Ele was an absolute fountain of information! Presented with humor, our tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel was both enjoyable and entertaining. Thank you!
Jim Aitkenhead
April 09, 2025
Vatican at Closing
Christopher Zbitnoff
April 02, 2025
Easy to find your guide from the information provided on the tickets. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and provided great historical information in all areas of the Vatican. We did not feel rushed at any time throughout the duration of our private tour. Would definitely book again when we come back to visit.
Elena Lynett
March 27, 2025
Richard Kosler
March 22, 2025
Vatican at Closing Time Private Evening Tour with Sistine Chapel
Max Sisson
March 18, 2025
The Vatican at Closing Time Private Evening with Sistine Chapel tour was amazing. No crowds and very knowledgeable tour guide. Her English was perfect. A true local experience.
Lisa Buehler
October 13, 2024
Susan Strauss
October 13, 2024
He is the best tour guide!
Vatican tour with Giovanni
Antonio Benevento
October 05, 2024
This tour was a must and especially with our guide Giovanni who was so knowledgeable about all things Vatican - he made the experience a once in a life time highlight - thanks Giovanni and the Tour Guy - everything from booking to the end was exceptional - highly recommend!!
Emma Beard
August 03, 2024
Wonderful private tour
Sarah Vitsas
July 13, 2024
This private tour of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel with our wonderful guide Yamuna (I hope I'm spelling that right!) was amazing. I had been to both the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before without a guide, and got so much more out of this visit. The guide was full of information, and took us to see so many places in the museum that I hadn't seen before. She pointed out so many interesting details on a large picture prior to us entering the Sistine Chapel (as you are meant to be silent in the Chapel) that brought the whole room and paintings to life. Highly recommended tour - 10/10
Amazing
Angela Keller
June 23, 2024
Sylvia did an amazing job. You could tell that she loves her job and explaining the history and the beautiful works art. She is very knowledgeable and this was a wonderful experience and to have her all by herself. Highly recommend it.
Interesting and Informative Tour!
Dee Repici
July 16, 2023
Melissa was a wonderful host who clearly is knowledgeable about the Vatican and especially the Sistine Chapel. We greatly enjoyed our tour, without which we would have missed so many interesting facts!
Very informztive
Carol Brothers
July 01, 2023
Guide was friendly. Well infomed, friendly. Evening tour was great with fewew crowds. Only downside is St.Peters closes at 7 snd tour from 6:45 to 9pm.
Excellent Overview Tour of this Enormous City
Natalie Aussprung
June 06, 2023
Sylvia had a wealth of knowledge, explaining the timeline of the Vatican and the art we were seeing. Our family had little knowledge of the history of Catholicism and the structure of the Church, but Sylvia was very patient with us and gave us context to the museum. The tour operator was easy to find despite the busy area outside the Vatican. I highly recommend this company and Sylvia as a guide.
Great day
Amy Thibodeau
March 05, 2023
It was a great day, jampacked full of information.
Great day
Amy Thibodeau
March 05, 2023
It was a great day, jampacked full of information.
Great day
Amy Thibodeau
March 05, 2023
It was a great day, jampacked full of information.
qing yan
March 03, 2023
nice tour
qing yan
March 03, 2023
Bert Brupbacher, Jr.
February 27, 2023
Loved it!
Riley McLaughlin
February 23, 2023
The tour guides are amazing. They have passion about what they’re teaching us and gave great recommendations on anything we asked. They are very polite and I would highly recommend this tour to everyone!