Visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in the quiet evening hours is an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Take a private Vatican night tour and let an expert art historian guide you through the galleries of Rome's finest museum. Get a first-hand look at the hidden treasures of the Vatican with personalized attention from your guide answering all your questions and providing thoughtful insights —all while avoiding the daily crowds!

Vatican tour at night

Experience the Vatican in a different light without the noise of regular hours. From the end of April to the end of October, the Vatican Museums open on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm to the public, allowing us to wander its galleries and gaze at its magnificent treasures at a slower pace and with fewer crowds. While the exact course of the itinerary may vary, on this private guided evening tour you’ll visit the best of the Museums including the Galleries of the Candelabra, Tapestries, and Maps, the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.

You'll head down endless corridors and courtyards while hearing tales of art and intrigue with a cast that includes Michelangelo, Julius II, and Raphael. The Vatican Museum will transport you to another time with its amazing collection of artworks. Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel frescoes, are only part of what awaits you tonight. The St. Peter’s Basilica closes in the evening, so it’s not included in this Vatican night tour.

Private Vatican Night Tour Description

Your private Vatican night tour begins with skip the line access to the Museums getting you straight inside one of the world's great repositories of ancient and Renaissance art. From here, your friendly and knowledgeable guide will take you on an unforgettable journey through the most important rooms, including the ancient statuary collection of Julius II and the papal apartments decorated by Raphael.

Considering that Michelangelo sketched elements of his famous works in these galleries, by the time we reach the Sistine Chapel, you’ll be well prepared to appreciate the wondrous frescoes. Inside the chapel, we will contemplate the artist's work and the breathtaking symbolism of the ceiling and altar. We will also look at how the Sistine Chapel still serves an essential role in papal politics today.

Whether you want an engaging learning experience on art or you just want to spend an awe-inspiring night out in Rome, this private Vatican night tour will definitely be a hit! For those interested in visiting the Vatican at a time in the morning when it is least busy, check out our early morning private Vatican tour.