Vatican at Night: Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums (Vatican Private Tour)
Overview
The Vatican is the most-visited museum in Italy: and with one look at its astonishing collection, you'll know why. Join this Vatican private tour and enjoy exclusive access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at night.
Skip ahead of the lines and beat the day's crowds for an experience of these masterpieces you'll never forget. Enjoy the full, undivided attention of your private guide, as you see great works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Bernini and Leonardo da Vinci.
A private tour of the Vatican means you'll see the jewels of the collection, and have your every curiosity answered by your expert guide. See wonders like the Raphael rooms and Borgia Apartments without any of the day's crowds, on this night tour.
Continue to the Sistine Chapel, to enjoy Michelangelo's magnificent frescoes in the peace of evening. Your expert guide will explain the secret meanings behind each detail of this masterpiece — and the dramatic history of its creation.
What's Included
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
- Skip-the-line admission
- Expert Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A picture ID or valid passport is required on the day of your tour
- Please note that on busy days, security and ticket checks may take approximately 20–30 minutes before entering the site.
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- Headsets for groups of 6 or more.
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese.
- Skip-the-line admission.
- Expert Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pick-up and return.
- Food and drink.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican at Night: Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums (Vatican Private Tour) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican at Night: Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums (Vatican Private Tour) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
- Skip-the-line admission
- Expert Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A picture ID or valid passport is required on the day of your tour
- Please note that on busy days, security and ticket checks may take approximately 20–30 minutes before entering the site.
