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Vatican Masterpieces: Exclusive Guided Tour
4.8
26 Ratings
Roma
Experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel like never before with our exclusive after-hours private tour. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a unique Friday night experience.
Experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel like never before with our exclusive after-hours private tour. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a unique Friday night experience.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vatican Museums - A highlight of the tour, the Vatican Museums showcase 20,000 works from the vast collection gathered by the Catholic Church and the papacy over the centuries. This includes some of the most renowned Roman sculptures and significant masterpieces of Renaissance art globally.
- Sistine Chapel - Not to be overlooked, the Sistine…
- Vatican Museums - A highlight of the tour, the Vatican Museums showcase 20,000 works from the vast collection gathered by the Catholic Church and the papacy over the centuries. This includes some of the most renowned Roman sculptures and significant masterpieces of Renaissance art globally.
- Sistine Chapel - Not to be overlooked, the Sistine Chapel, constructed between 1473 and 1481, serves as the venue for the papal conclave, where a new Pope is chosen. The Sistine Chapel is celebrated for its interior frescoes, especially the ceiling and The Last Judgment, both masterpieces by Michelangelo.
What's Included
- Admission Ticket of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of radio transmitters
- Guided Tour of a highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- Admission Ticket of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of radio transmitters
- Guided Tour of a highlights of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
What's Not Included
- Guided Tour and entrance of the St. Peter’s Basilica
- Guided Tour and entrance of the St. Peter’s Basilica
Additional Information
Experience an extraordinary tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, free from the typical crowds. Enjoy in-depth and personalized insights from a certified local guide as you explore Renaissance masterpieces, including the Raphael Rooms and the Gallery of the Maps, culminating in the Sistine Chapel.
Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums and…
Experience an extraordinary tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, free from the typical crowds. Enjoy in-depth and personalized insights from a certified local guide as you explore Renaissance masterpieces, including the Raphael Rooms and the Gallery of the Maps, culminating in the Sistine Chapel.
Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with exclusive admission tickets, and explore all the major highlights within the Vatican Museums with a guide dedicated solely to you and your group.
- Dress code: Knees and shoulders must be covered properly
- Valid ID: Travelers are required to carry a valid identity document
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. In such occasions, no refund is guaranteed to customers.
Location
Via Sebastiano Veniero, 15
Via Sebastiano Veniero
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(26 Ratings)
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Laura_k
Oct 24, 2025
Absolute must when in Rome! - This is an absolute must if you visit Rome. I don’t know how you would even begin to navigate the museums on your own. Not to mention the time you save by skipping the queue. We had Marcello as our guide …. He was absolutely brilliant. So charismatic and incredibly knowledgeable. Both of my children said it was the best tour we did in Rome but that was mainly due to Marcello. He was a superstar. Thank you Marcello and also for the top tip about the lift at the end! We had a super time.
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Robertpg121hp
May 21, 2025
Private Evening Tour of the Vatican with Silvio - We had a private evening tour of the Vatican with Silvio from Capitolium Tours. The tour was exceptional. Silvio had such an amazing knowledge of not only what we were seeing, but also background of the “how” and “why”. Silvio had a great flow to the tour and he highlighted so many things that we would have otherwise missed. I just wish we had more Euros on us to give a bigger tip.
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261lornad
Apr 20, 2025
Evening tour of the Vatican - private tour - We had an amazing private evening tour of the Vatican Museums! Our guide was incredibly informative and had excellent knowledge of the history and art throughout. It was such a peaceful and memorable way to experience the Vatican. Highly recommended—such a great trip!
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Angeloms4116sw
Feb 19, 2025
Evening tour of the Vatican with Raffi - Our tour of the Vatican was an incredible experience and our guide Raffi was outstanding. She was engaging with every member of the family including our young son. She also brought a wealth of knowledge on history and the arts which added a lot to the experience. Again, a wonderful experience.
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Jack_w
Sep 8, 2024
Great night in The Vatican - Excellent background and art history perspective. Map room a fave. Sistine Chapel amazing. Tour was on time and concise.
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Veronicarh2838lj
Aug 20, 2024
An afternoon in Vatican city - Very knowledgeable tour guide with a sense of humor that made the two hours tour felt like 30 minutes.
Rome was really hot in August but it was slightly cooler in the afternoon and Vatican was way less crowded. fantastic tour overall even though two hours is not enough.
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Lauren_t
Jul 16, 2024
Book it. 100% worth it! - Absolutely incredible! Our guide Laura was so knowledgeable. She made sure to include our 3 kids were included and engaged. I highly recommend this tour ❤️
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Kevin_r
Jun 9, 2024
Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel - Massimo made the whole experience truly fantastic! He knew the history and spent as much time with our questions as we required! He tied all the varying cultures together in an easily understandable narrative! Highly recommend Massimo!
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Kelly_f
Jun 13, 2024
Just ok. - Was touted as an after hours tour. Less crowded but still very busy. I didn’t realize that St. Peter’s would be closed after we were done. Guide was good but just above average. Not sure if it was a good value.
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Vickybu5817df
Jun 29, 2024
Private tour if the Vatican and Sistine Chapel - I had done a small group tour with Roman Guy that covered exactly the same plus the Saint Peter’s Basilica and it was at 7 am for $50 a person. On the other hand, this tour l didn’t include a visit to the Saint Peters’ Basilica. It was about $160 per person. I think this company oversold the tour experience. It wasn’t worth so much. Also they began 10 minutes late. Next time I would choose a group tour.
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