Visit the Vatican Museums, avoiding the long wait with skip-the-ticket-line entry. Admire the ancient sculptures, stunning frescoes, medieval maps, and priceless paintings with your expert guide during this 3-hour after-hours tour.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 7:00 PM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German, French, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Skip the ticket lines waiting to enter the Vatican Museums
- Admire the Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo's Last Judgement and Creation of Adam
- Visit the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Candelabra
- Enter the famous Raphael Rooms
Full description
See the immense art collection at the Vatican Museums that has been built up over the centuries. Enjoy this 3-hour evening walking tour as your expert guide’s commentary brings the architecture and the art to life.
Admire the stunning statues and sculptures from ancient Rome, and see mosaics and crafts from imperial times. The tour is available for a limited time only, on Fridays from mid-April to the end of October.
You’ll be guided past the ticket line at the entrance and escorted inside the Vatican Museums, where you’ll visit the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the famous Raphael Rooms.
Step inside the Sistine Chapel to see The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, 2 of Michelangelo’s masterpieces. The guided tour ends in the Sistine Chapel.
Enjoy personal attention from your expert guide on this small-group tour that’s limited to 18 people.
Includes
- All admission fees
- Professional guide
- Small group walking tour (maximum of 18 people)
- Headsets
- Guaranteed skip-the-ticket-line admission
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Umbrellas
Know before you go
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Both men and women must have their knees and shoulders covered; you risk refused entry if you fail to comply with this dress requirement.
- The tour is available for a limited time only, on Fridays from mid-April to the end of October.
