Exclusive Vatican: Empty Sistine Chapel Morning or Evening Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Vatican Museums

  Whether you choose before the doors officially open or after the day visitors have left, step into the heart of the Vatican’s artistic wonder and explore the Museums at its most peaceful. With your expert guide marvel at the vivid detail of the Gallery of Maps, the opulence of the Gallery of Candelabras, and the intricate tapestries woven centuries ago. Stand beneath the frescoed ceilings of the Raphael Rooms and discover ancient sculptures and treasures collected by popes through the ages. With fewer people around you, it’s easier to slow down, look up, and truly take it all in—this is the Vatican at its most awe-inspiring.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• (Pass by)

  As you move between galleries, you’ll pass through the Vatican’s Pine Courtyard—a curious, elegant space that feels like a brief step into another world. At its center stands the massive bronze pinecone by Donato Bramante, originally from ancient Rome, flanked quietly by two bronze peacocks that once adorned Emperor Hadrian’s mausoleum. Small but iconic, this open-air courtyard hints at the layers of time, symbolism, and artistry woven throughout the Vatican. It’s a momentary pause in a labyrinth of wonders—a place that leaves an impression, even in passing.

  Admission ticket free
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  Sistine Chapel

  Step into the Sistine Chapel in near silence, with only a few other exclusive guests present. This is a rare moment—without the crowds, without the noise—where your guide can speak freely inside the chapel, sharing the meaning behind Michelangelo’s ceiling and The Last Judgment. With time to linger and space to truly look, this is not just a visit, but an experience the sacred, astonishing, and unforgettable. To stand here almost alone is something few ever do—but none ever forget and without doubt one of the best ways to see the Sistine Chapel.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The tour is in English.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

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