VIP Vatican Museums: Sistine Chapel Afterhours Private Tour

5.0
(45 reviews)
Rome, Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

This unique VIP tour of 2 hours will allow you to have the Vatican Museums all for yourself! You will get to enjoy the Galleries and Sistine Chapel without any other visitor.

Your passionate tour guide will animate the history of the magnificent artworks and share with you stories and legends of the great artists from the past.

Visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel when they're closed to the general public is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

Transfers are included.

 

What's Included

Vatican Museums VIP Afterhours Exclusive Access
Private Transfers from and to Hotel
Official Private Guide
Food and drinks
Visit to St. Peter's Basilica

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up from centrally located accommodations (within the Aurelian Walls)

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Vatican Museums (Pass by)

    Begin your extraordinary journey through the Vatican Museums, where centuries of art, history, and culture come together. With exclusive private access, you’ll have the rare privilege of exploring these world-renowned collections without crowds, making for an intimate and immersive experience.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Step into the Cortile del Belvedere, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture designed by Bramante. In complete tranquility, admire the harmonious design of this grand courtyard, once used as a stage for papal ceremonies and artistic inspiration.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Cortile della Pigna

    Continue to the Cortile della Pigna, home to the massive Bronze Pinecone, an ancient Roman sculpture that has stood the test of time. With the space entirely to yourself, take in the serene beauty of this historic setting.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Laocoön

    Enter the Cortile Ottagono, the heart of the Vatican’s classical sculpture collection. Marvel at the Laocoön Group, a dramatic masterpiece that influenced Michelangelo himself, along with other timeless sculptures that shaped Renaissance art.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Gallery of Tapestries

    Walk through the spectacular Galleria degli Arazzi, where intricate tapestries depict biblical and historical scenes. In complete silence, admire the craftsmanship of these woven masterpieces, usually admired by thousands of visitors each day.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Gallery of Maps

    Immerse yourself in the Galleria delle Mappe, an awe-inspiring corridor lined with large-scale frescoes depicting the geography of Italy. With no interruptions, fully absorb the vibrant colors, intricate details, and impressive artistic vision of this 16th-century treasure.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Sistine Chapel

    Conclude your unparalleled visit inside the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s most celebrated frescoes—The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment—unfold above you. With the chapel entirely to yourself, take in every detail of this masterpiece in absolute peace, an experience reserved for only the most privileged visitors.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums, please see voucher for more details
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking
  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside each attraction
  • Pictures are strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel
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