Vatican Night Tour: Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum Small Group Tour
From April to October, every Friday and Saturday, the Vatican Museum offers an exclusive Vatican night tour.
This is a 3-hour Vatican Night tour that allows people to explore the Museum at night.
During these months, the Vatican Museums are open from 7 pm to 11 pm, with the last entry at 9.30 pm.
This 3-hour night walking tour of the Vatican Museums boasts a vast collection of art and artifacts gathered over the centuries.
Vatican night tour tickets help you skip the entrance line and be accompanied by your guide inside the Vatican Museums.
You’ll explore the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Maps, and the Gallery of Tapestries and the famous Raphael Rooms.
Then, you will enter the Sistine Chapel and behold Michelangelo’s masterpieces, The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. This guided tour concludes in the Sistine Chapel.
This small-group tour, with a maximum of 18 people, ensures personalized attention from your expert guide.
Your knowledgeable guide will provide insightful commentary, bringing the architecture and artwork to life.
On this small group Vatican Night Tour, marvel at the beautiful statues and sculptures from ancient Rome, as well as mosaics and crafts from imperial times.
This tour is available for a limited period each year. You can go on the night tour only on Fridays and Saturdays from mid-April to the end of October.
So if you want to witness the glory of the Vatican at Night tour, book your tickets now, as these limited slots get booked quickly.
We recommend a Friday night Vatican tour, as Saturdays are more crowded.
What’s Included in Vatican Night Tour:
- Professional guide
- Skip the line access to Vatican Museum
- Small group tours
Vatican Night Walking Tour Ticket Prices:
| Age of Visitor | Ticket prices |
|---|---|
| Senior (65 to 99 years) | € 67 |
| Adult (18 to 64 years) | € 71 |
| Children (6 to 17 years) | € 71 |
| Infant (Up to 5 years) | Free Entry |
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Night Semi-Private Tour
Explore the Vatican Museums without waiting in line and discover the main attractions like the Pinecone and Octagonal courtyards in peace.
Take a look at the Hall of the Muses, featuring a range of sculptures found in the Villa of Cassius near Tivoli, before moving on to the Round Hall to view the large red porphyry basin and mosaic floor.
Proceed to the Greek Cross Room, constructed by Michelangelo Simonetti, and stroll through the Gallery of the Candelabra and Gallery of Tapestries.
Don’t miss the chance to see a collection of historic maps in Pope Gregory XIII’s private gallery.
Finally, conclude your visit in the renowned Sistine Chapel and learn about Michelangelo’s dedication and hard work in creating his masterpiece.
What’s Included in Vatican Night Tour:
- Entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums
- An Expert Guide
- Private tour (if option selected)
Vatican Night Tour Prices:
Semi-Private Tour in English With a Maximum of 10 Participants:
| Age of Visitor | Ticket Prices |
| Adult (18 to 99 years) | € 85 |
| Children (6 to 17 years) | € 85 |
| Infant (Up to 5 years) | Free Entry |
Private tour in English:
| Age of Visitor | Ticket Prices |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 to 99 years) | € 450* |
| Youth (6 to 17 years) | € 75 |
| Infant (Up to 5 years) | Free Entry |
Adult ticket prices decrease with increase in the number. For e.g. the cost per ticket for a group of 5 adults is € 150.
Exclusive Vatican Tour: Museums and Chapel After Sunset
Explore the Vatican Museums during exclusive after-dark openings, reserved for those who book in advance.
This unique opportunity of the Vatican Night Tour allows you to view the collections in a small group, offering an intimate, rare experience for visitors.
These special Night Tours of Vatican take place on specific nights, specifically every Friday and Saturday in April, May, June, September, and October.
With the guidance of an expert English-speaking guide, your visit will be enriched as you discover the Sistine Chapel and the Upper Galleries of the Vatican Museums.
You will have the chance to explore notable areas such as the Gallery of the Tapestries, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Hall of Maps, the Octagonal Court, and Raphael’s Rooms.
What’s included in Vatican Night Tour:
- Skip-the-line ticket for the Vatican Museums
- Skip-the-line ticket for the Sistine Chapel
- Guided tour included
Vatican night tour price:
| Age of Visitors | Ticket Prices |
| Senior (19 to 99 years) | € 72 |
| Adult (6 to 18 years) | € 67 |
| Infant (Up to 5 years) | Free Entry |
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Vatican Skip the Line Tickets: This ticket allows you to Skip the queue outside the Museum’s entrance, and you get to enjoy priority access to the Vatican Museums.
Last Minute Vatican Ticket: If you wish to visit the Vatican Museum but haven’t booked the ticket in advance. This same-day ticket will be your lifesaver and help you access the museums.
Early Access Vatican Ticket: Early access Vatican Ticket allows you to visit the Museum before it opens for the general public. Visit the museum peacefully in a less crowded environment.
Guided Tour of Vatican: With this ticket, you will get an expert guide to lead your tour and walk you through the museum telling interesting stories and facts related to exhibitions, arts, architecture and the Vatican museum itself.
Vatican Night Tour: Buy this Ticket and you can visit the museum during night hours or evening hours, giving a whole amazing experience of a Vatican visit.
Private Tour of Vatican: With this ticket, you get a guide dedicated to your group only. With this private tour, you will get to spend more time with your guide and ask him about everything you want to know about the Vatican.
VIP Vatican Tour: This ticket will get you a VIP Tour experience of the Vatican, exploring and learning about everything with luxury.
City Pass: If you don’t want to burn a hole in your pocket, buy separate tickets for every attraction you wish to visit in Rome, Buy a City Pass which gives discounted entry to a lot of Roman attractions.
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