Vatican Museums Evening Access

Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in serene evening tranquility. Join our exclusive tour for an unforgettable, intimate experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vatican City - Embrace the unique opportunity to discover the Vatican’s hidden gems during the serene evening hours. Guided by an expert local guide, the journey begins at the steps of Caffe Vaticano, leading into the enchanting Vatican Museums. Their enthusiasm will bring the art and architecture to life as you explore the stunning Sistine…
What's Included
  • Avoid crowds exiting through the grand Scala Regia (Royal Staircase) passageway
  • Admire Raphaels Rooms & The School of Athens
  • Vatican Museums & Galleries Tour with Professional English-Speaking Guide
  • Take some free time to admire the iconic St. Peter’s Square
  • Marvel at the Sistine Chapel & Michelangelo’s Last Judgement
  • Evening Access to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
  • Food & Beverages
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Seeking a unique way to discover the marvels of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel? This outstanding tour is the perfect choice, offering the chance to enjoy Rome’s allure by day and then delve into the peaceful atmosphere of the Vatican Museums in the evening.
With exclusive evening access, get ready for a magical journey through the sacred…

Location
Viale Vaticano, 100
Viale Vaticano
Please arrive 10 minute early. Your friendly guide will meet you at the top of the big staircase between Tmark Hotel Vaticano and Caffé Vaticano, (Viale Vaticano, 100). A representative will be there holding a sign with "The Tour Guy" written on it.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Oliver_v
Sep 30, 2025
Magical and engaging evening! - Absolutely magical evening at the Vatican Museums! My guide, Luka, was friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. He taught us all so much about the art that I would have missed if I had gone on my own. The pace and organization were great and we got in quickly. I have done lots of tours around Europe and the US and this was by far the best one. Prefect paced, friendly guide and staff, and well run. I highly recommend to anyone wanting to see the Vatican in the evening.
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Siobhan_c
Sep 25, 2025
Vatican Museums - Sublime. As a Catholic this has been more spiritual than sightseeing for me. We went back the next day to see Vatican City and St. Peter's Square as you could easily spend hours in the museums. It took us 4 hours to walk through. Not a tour, but get to see Santa Maria Maggiore. The hop-on, hop-off bus stops outside. Beautiful building and you can walk by Pope Francis's tomb on the left hand side of the Basilica.
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Andrew_s
Sep 24, 2025
Best guide ever. - Our was absolutely brilliant, it was so good to have a lady who not only knew what she was talking about but also had genuine enthusiasm that made the visit one of the best tours we have done during our stay. Just fantastic.
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Digvijay_s
Sep 17, 2025
Magical Evening in the Vatican - A truly enchanting experience! Exploring the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at night, with fewer crowds and a wonderful guide, made every masterpiece even more memorable. Highly recommend!
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Farha_c
Sep 16, 2025
Art, History, and a Night Out—Vatican Style! - Skipping the daytime crowds for this evening Vatican tour was genius! Our guide was witty and packed with fascinating stories. Plus, the cooler temps made admiring Michelangelo’s ceiling a lot less sweaty—culture and comfort, a rare combo!
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Mollie_b
Sep 6, 2025
Great tour company - Very friendly and funny tour guide. It was nice to skip the long line on people waiting in the sun to enter. Evening tours are less crowded and cooler inside. I would recommend this tour.
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Deepanshu_b
Sep 5, 2025
Magical Vatican Night Tour - This evening tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with The Tour Guy is enchanting. The small group, expert guide, and smaller crowds let you fully absorb the art and history. A seamless and unforgettable experience—highly recommend!
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Lindy_t
Sep 1, 2025
Thank you amazing Melissa - Our tour guide Melissa was absolutely outstanding. Her knowledge was breathtaking and the pace and her beautiful connection to the our group was incredible. The best tour guide I’ve ever had!!
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Candelcrew
Sep 1, 2025
It’s all about the guide.... - It’s all about the guide. With a night showing you are limited to closing times. Our guide took over 30 min to describe Vatican City, the stair case, and what we would see in the chapel. Leaving minimal time to see the various rooms in the museum and 10 min in the chapel before we were made to leave due to closing time.
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Alexandra_z
Oct 8, 2025
The worst Viator experience I have ever booked - I purchased this tour as a gift to our friends who had never been to Rome before. When they exited after the tour, they told me that the guide, Steve, ruined this experience. He was very insulting and condescending. When they first checked in with a tour representative, they inquired about using a toilet and were told they could use one when they went inside for the tour. Once inside, however, they were told by the guide, Steve, that the toilet should be used only in case of emergency and participants should be able to "hold it"; he gestured by holding his private parts. This was offensive. He also talked too much and left very few minutes to be in the Sistine Chapel. In addition, he disparaged the French people, saying that Italians don't like the French and that he felt that way himself. This is totally inappropriate behavior for a tour guide. The provider of this experience -- "The Tour Guy" -- should ensure that his guides are considerate of the participants, courteous, able to impart information in a concise and interesting way, and respectful. I have booked several tours through Viator and never left a bad review, but this time I was embarrassed and very disappointed for my friends who had been looking forward to this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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From $79
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).