Private Vatican Museums at Night Tour

LivTours private Vatican Museums night tour is a special way to enjoy the wonders of the museums, in the soft light of the evening hours and when crowds are winding down. On this tour, you will enjoy a fascinating exploration through centuries of art and papal history. With smaller crowds, you can take the time to appreciate Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and much more.

By visiting the Vatican at night, you will have the time and space to explore the magnificent art in a quiet atmosphere with your private guide at your side, making this an ideal way to visit these historical masterpieces. A private guide allows you to customize your tour and focus on the areas that interest you most. You also have the option of upgrading your tour to access a VIP Secret Vatican Room.

• Enjoy an evening inside the Vatican Museums at night with a private tour guide
• Admire the masterpieces of one of the vast Vatican art collection with less crowds
• See the magnificent works of Old Masters such as the Raphael Rooms & more
• See the Sistine Chapel like never before, under the soft, glimmering evening light
• Upgrade your tour to add access into the exclusive Vatican Secret Rooms

On your private Vatican Museums night tour, you will enjoy privileged access to the Vatican Museums, saving you time not waiting in line. The Vatican’s historical art is one of the richest collections in the world. Your guide will help you see its highlights as you navigate through the museum. The world-renowned highlights include the impressive Greek and Roman statues where you will learn the secrets behind the designs of these masterpieces. Your expert guide will tell you little-known gossip and stories of the Popes who lived in these splendid rooms which now house over 70,000 pieces of art.

Included in your tour is a visit to the Octagonal and Pinecone Courtyard where you will enjoy the beautiful evening. Your guide will make sure you see the renowned Belvedere Torso, an exemplary masterpiece in sculpting that even inspired Michelangelo during his work on the Sistine Chapel. Not to be missed are the various galleries, in particular, the Gallery of the Tapestries, with designs by the great Raphael’s students, and the Gallery of Maps, with 40 panels of painted topographical maps created by Ignazio Danti.

You and your guide will make your way to the magnificent Raphael Rooms as you listen to tales of these masterworks as you stand in the very spot where Raphael spent countless hours painting.

Finally, you will visit the majestic Sistine Chapel, with the delicate evening light reflected from the lunette arched windows, this will be a visual memory that will stay with you forever. Take your time admiring this masterpiece of 8,000 square feet of painting, which took a mere 4 years to create.

• Guided tour inside the Vatican
• Pinecone courtyard
• Octagonal courtyard
• Ancient Laocoon statue
• Ancient Apollo statue
• Belvedere Torso
• Raphael rooms
• "The School Of Athens" masterpiece
• Gallery of maps
• Sistine Chapel
• Michelangelos Sistine Chapel ceiling
• Berninis bronze canopy

• Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
• Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
• There is no flash photography allowed on this tour, and all photography is forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel.
  
• Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking during your visit inside is strictly forbidden, therefore your guide will give you an explanation of the Sistine Chapel beforehand during your tour, in order to give you a comprehensive explanation before entering the chapel.
• Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.
• Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
• Guests with mobility concerns should contact us at [email protected] as soon as possible, as the itinerary may need to be adjusted to accommodate specific needs.
• IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican.

When you book a LivTours Private Tour or Experience, you are guaranteed a dedicated, expert guide that allows you the flexibility to start your tour at a time which is convenient for you, making planning easy. Our private tours ensure that you will get a tailored experience to meet all your needs so we go at your pace, perfect for families with younger children, elderly, or individuals with accessibility needs. Please be advised that all private tours begin at a base price starting at two people*. Prices are inclusive of entry tickets where applicable. *Some Ferrari private experiences are inclusive of one person only.

Make your experience even more unique by upgrading your LivTours experience. Please note: add-ons are non refundable.

By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here.