• Vatican Museums - This exclusive small group evening tour of the Vatican Museums offers a wonderful opportunity to avoid the crowds and heat, while experiencing the Vatican’s masterpieces in a serene evening ambiance. With a group size limited to six people, participants will enjoy a more intimate exploration of the Vatican grounds.

Benefit from skip-the-line access to the museums and discover its vast treasures after the daytime crowds have dispersed. Explore the Gallery of Maps, the Hall of Animals, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, Raphael’s Rooms, and much more!

• Stanze di Raffaello - Journey through time and artistic eras as you admire the ancient Greek and Roman statues and revel in the stunning Raphael Rooms.
• Sistine Chapel - Naturally, this exceptional Vatican tour includes entry to the magnificent Sistine Chapel. While the early morning light in the Sistine Chapel is noteworthy, its enchanting evening glow is truly remarkable. Rome is renowned for its “golden hour,” that magical moment just before dusk when the city appears to transform into pure gold.

ALERT: Sistine Chapel Closures. Starting April 28th, the Sistine Chapel will be closed for the Papal Conclave, the traditional process of electing a new Pope. The Conclave begins May 7th and has no fixed end date, though the Chapel is expected to reopen by mid-May. During this period, Vatican tours will follow a special itinerary featuring additional highlights from the Vatican Museums. Guests will be updated as new information becomes available.

• Muses Room & Belvedere Torso
• Pinecone courtyard
• Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s ceiling
• Greek Cross Room
• Fully guided experience
• Ancient Apollo of the Belvedere statue
• Octagonal Courtyard
• Raphael Rooms, Borgia Apartments
• Ancient Laocoon statue
• Vatican Museums skip-the-line tickets
• Gallery of Candelabras & Gallery of Tapestries & Gallery of Maps

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

This Select Evening Group Tour of the Vatican provides an out-of-hours exploration of one the world’s most visited tourist spots. Evade the sweltering summer temperatures, elongated queues and packed, loud corridors, granting yourself the opportunity to thoroughly enjoy and immerse yourself in the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. Our 2.5 hour journey includes priority entry and is restricted to a maximum of 6 individuals per tour, offering a more personal encounter and the chance for you to engage with your knowledgeable guide and gain more immediate access to sites.

• ALERT: Sistine Chapel Closures. Starting April 28th, the Sistine Chapel will be closed for the Papal Conclave, the traditional process of electing a new Pope. The Conclave begins May 7th and has no fixed end date, though the Chapel is expected to reopen by mid-May. During this time, your Vatican tours will follow a special itinerary featuring additional highlights from the Vatican Museums. We’ll continue to update our guests as new information becomes available.
• 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.
• No photos are allowed within the Sistine Chapel.
• Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a high-quality experience.
• Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.
• Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this small group tour. In order to ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.
• Availability is limited.
• Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
• IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.