Vatican at Closing Time Private Evening Tour with Sistine Chapel
Private TourSkip the Line
Appreciate the Vatican masterpieces without less crowds on our tour with a private guide
Private TourSkip the Line
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The best way to experience the Vatican is in the evening, when the atmosphere is at its most magical. With a private guide, skip the lines and explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel as the day winds down. Dive into the stories behind Raphael’s frescoes and Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling, with expert storytelling tailored to your interests. This unique evening visit offers a more intimate way to connect with the Vatican’s greatest treasures.
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Pinecone Courtyard
Gallery of Tapestries
Sistine Chapel
Private tour
The Vatican by night
Start your after-hours Vatican tour with a visit to a terrace that boasts one of the best views of St Peter's dome.
Pinecone Courtyard
Named for the giant pinecone that adorns one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces in the Vatican Museums, the Pinecone Courtyard was designed by Donato Bramante.
Pio-Clementine Collection
Get up close to some of the world's most iconic statues, including Laocoön and His Sons.
Gallery of the Candelabra
This gallery was originally an open "loggia" but was walled and closed some 200 years ago. The statues and candelabras you see during this Vatican tour date back as far as 3rd Century B.C.
Gallery of Tapestries
Some of the masterpieces in this gallery were designed after the cartoons drawn by Raphael. Look out for a tapestry that includes a spectacular optical illusion.
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Eleanor kelley
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June 08, 2025
Eleanora was so enthusiastic and full of knowledge. Brimming with energy and love for Rome and the Vatican City. She took us through the Vatican knowing what we wanted to see and knew how to navigate through the crowds.
Eleanor kelley
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June 08, 2025
Katie Groshong
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June 08, 2025
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Mark Alan Kelley
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June 07, 2025
I had expected a “private tour” to be with few people in the museum. However, it means having a private tour GUIDE.
We had to wait in the long line outside of the Vatican with many other tourists for our timed entry. The Papal halls were crowded as was the Sistine Chapel.
For me, the Vatican museums were overwhelming. Yet my wife enjoyed seeing many of the paintings and sculptures she had studied in school many years ago.
Not a good value for the money in my opinion.
Steven Smathers
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June 07, 2025
Benjamin Levine
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June 02, 2025
Maria Busato-Davlantis
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June 01, 2025
Thorough tour, knowledgeable guide.
Angela Smith
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May 27, 2025
Paula is as a fantastic guide and knew just where to take us so we saw as much as possible with the least amount of effort. Highly recommend!
Evening tour
June ODonoghue
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May 25, 2025
Elanora was very knowledgeable on history and art. We highly recommend it.
Excellent
Kitty Lamb
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May 24, 2025
Our guide was spectacular . Her history and knowledge of Rome was incredibly impressive . We appreciated her professionalism and kindness .
We highly recommend .
AMY ARLENE BELTRAN-MELLADO
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May 23, 2025
Ileana Mutch
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May 14, 2025
Donna Sanchez
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May 13, 2025
ANDREA M WELCH
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May 13, 2025
Great great tour and guide!!
Heather Blevins
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May 03, 2025
We wanted to cancel because we couldn’t see the Sistine chapel. It was closed for the enclave preparation. They insisted that we would still have plenty to see, and we did the tour without the Sistine chapel included. Our guide Ele was so informative, entertaining and fun!! She filled the whole schedule. We loved her and everything she showed and told us.
Great T our
Sharon Hanniff
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April 20, 2025
We did the private tour and it worked out very well. Lots to see and the tour guide pointed out a number of things we would have missed.
Great tour!
Chris Casey
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April 18, 2025
Ele was an absolute fountain of information! Presented with humor, our tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel was both enjoyable and entertaining. Thank you!
Jim Aitkenhead
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April 09, 2025
Vatican at Closing
Christopher Zbitnoff
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April 02, 2025
Easy to find your guide from the information provided on the tickets. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and provided great historical information in all areas of the Vatican. We did not feel rushed at any time throughout the duration of our private tour. Would definitely book again when we come back to visit.
Elena Lynett
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March 27, 2025
Richard Kosler
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March 22, 2025
Vatican at Closing Time Private Evening Tour with Sistine Chapel
Max Sisson
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March 18, 2025
The Vatican at Closing Time Private Evening with Sistine Chapel tour was amazing. No crowds and very knowledgeable tour guide. Her English was perfect. A true local experience.
Lisa Buehler
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October 13, 2024
Susan Strauss
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October 13, 2024
He is the best tour guide!
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Antonio Benevento
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October 05, 2024
This tour was a must and especially with our guide Giovanni who was so knowledgeable about all things Vatican - he made the experience a once in a life time highlight - thanks Giovanni and the Tour Guy - everything from booking to the end was exceptional - highly recommend!!