Exclusive Sistine Chapel After Hours Small Group Tour

Exclusive Vatican After Hours Small Group Tour Description

Your 2-hour tour includes:

• After-hours entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

• Expert guide providing in-depth commentary

• Visit to the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and Upper Galleries

• Pio-Clementino Museum (6:30pm option only)

• Time to soak in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel masterpieces

Explore the Vatican After Closing Time at Either 6:30pm or 7:30pm

You have two starting times to choose from for this epic adventure: 6:15pm and 7:15pm. Our 6:15 start time you will enter the museums 30 minutes after the museums last entrance. At 7pm, the museum will be cleared of all other visitors and you will enjoy 90 minutes of solitude. With the 7:15pm option, you will be completely alone for the entire 2 hour duration of the tour.

During the day, the Vatican Museums are packed with thousands of visitors. Your expert guide will lead your small group through galleries filled with masterpieces, offering insights into the art, history, and papal legacy that shaped this collection. Here are the dates available in 2025 for the exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experience:

• Tuesday 22 April at 6.30 pm

• Friday 16 May at 6.30 pm

• Monday 23 June at 7.30 pm

• Tuesday 1 July at 7.30 pm

• Tuesday 8 July at 6.30 pm

• Friday 26 September at 6.30 pm

• Monday 29 September at 7.30 pm

• Friday 3 October at 7.30 pm

• Friday 10 October at 6.30 pm

A Journey Through the Renaissance

Marvel at the frescoes of the Raphael Rooms, where the great artist’s The School of Athens stands as one of the Renaissance’s most celebrated works. In the Gallery of Maps, take in the intricate cartographic artistry that once guided popes through their vast territories.

The Sistine Chapel—A Rare, Crowd-Free Experience

The highlight of the evening awaits as you step into the Sistine Chapel with your small group. In the stillness of the night, admire Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment as they were meant to be seen—without the usual rush of daytime crowds. Your guide will share the stories behind these masterpieces, offering a deeper appreciation of their significance.

An Exclusive Vatican Experience Like No Other

Unlike standard tours, this after-hours visit offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience the Vatican’s artistic treasures in near silence. Without the distractions of large crowds, you’ll have uninterrupted views of some of the world’s greatest masterpieces. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an art lover, or simply seeking a more intimate encounter with the Vatican, this small group tour ensures a truly unforgettable evening.