VIP Vatican Museums: Sistine Chapel Afterhours Private Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Millions visit the Vatican Museums each year, so you can imagine the crowds. Explore the renowned collection once the public has left on this exclusive after-hours private tour. From the Raphael Rooms to works by Michelangelo and the unmissable Sistine Chapel, you’ll enjoy a quieter, more intimate encounter with the masterpieces on display. Plus, hotel transfers are included for extra convenience.

Get a VIP tour of the Vatican Museums after closing time for the general public
See the Raphael Rooms, Gallery of Maps, and the Sistine Chapel
Admire paintings by Raphael and frescoes by Michelangelo
Learn about the Vatican from a private guide

What's Included

Vatican Museums VIP Afterhours Exclusive Access
Official Private Guide
Private Transfers from and to Hotel

Food and drinks
Visit to St. Peter's Basilica

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

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

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026

Itinerary

Your private-access tour begins with hotel pickup within Rome's historical center. With your private guide, enter the Vatican Museums for a journey through some of the most valuable art in the world.

As you walk through the various rooms and galleries, marvel at the enormous collection of paintings, sculptures, carvings, and frescoes. See art by Perugino, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Botticelli, and check out the ancient Laocoön and His Sons statue. As you wander through the Octagonal Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, and the Raphael Rooms, feel free to ask your guide any questions you have.

Finally, enter the Sistine Chapel, and hear about the symbolism of Michelangelo's famous frescoes. As you stand in the chapel, you may take time to meditate, think, pray, or do what feels right in this holy room—an activity originally reserved for Renaissance masters and clergy. Exit the museums by walking through the Vatican Library and down the double spiral staircase. Your tour then ends with drop-off at your hotel or preferred location in the city center.

Vatican Museums (Pass By)

Cortile del Belvedere

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Laocoön

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of Tapestries

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gallery of Maps

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration or closed due to extraordinary celebrations. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.