2h 30m
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Private tour

Highlights

No queuing and an opportunity to see the magnificence of the Vatican in a totally different atmosphere. This magical 2.5-hour evening tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel affords you an unforgettable way to see one of Rome’s top attractions away from the usual daytime bustle. You can wander the galleries and get much better views of the masterpieces by such great artists as Michelangelo, Raphael, and many more. Your tour will end in Saint Peter's Square, next to the taxi and bus stations.

Inclusions

What's included

Private tour
Professional art historian local guide
Skip the line tickets

What's not

Private transportation
Gratuities
Food and drink
St Peter's Basilica

Itinerary

You will see some of the Vatican’s numerous treasures, both artistic and historical, many dating back to ancient Roman times. There is a visit to the Gallery of Maps, with its 40 amazing frescoes dating from the late 1500s, and Raphael’s Rooms, four chambers that house works by Raphael and his students. You will see fascinating Greek and Roman sculptures as well as the sarcophagi of Empress Helena and Constantina, the mother and daughter of Constantine the Great. The tour will then move on to the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Tapestries, and Sobieski Hall.
1 hAdmission included
You will then arrive at the Sistine Chapel, the venue for papal elections and one of Italy’s most popular attractions. You will view Michelangelo's vast fresco, 'The Last Judgment', and listen to stories from the Bible, including the creation of Adam.
1 hAdmission included
Please note that entry is not allowed into St. Peter’s Basilica as it is closed in the evening. The finale of the tour is a stroll around St. Peter’s Square, lit by a myriad of lights and sparkling under the night sky. In the piazza, your guide will point out Bernini’s optical illusions, and you will visit the exact spot where St. Peter, who later became the first Pope, was crucified. This area went on to become the foundation of the Catholic Church, an impressive place to end a wonderful evening at the Vatican.
30 min

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point: At the stairs outside the Vatican museums (street address is viale Vaticano), under the big white monumental door topped with statues. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Rome Tours by Tommaso

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Please note: if you arrive late, you might lose the entrance.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the museums except for bottled water.

How it compares in Rome

Its from-price is 97% above the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 3155 of 8352.

About Rome

Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.

Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.

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