Private Vatican Evening Tour - Vatican Night Tour

Duration:

3 hrs

Offered on:

Fridays at 7pm & 8pm (From April to Oct)

Meeting Point:

Caffe Vaticano in front of Vatican Museums

No wait in lines!

All our prices include tickets and reservations

Vatican After Hours Private Tour | Vatican Evening Tour

Spend an evening inside the Vatican Museums with a private tour guide

Experience the majestic beauty of the Sistine Chapel after hours

Admire renowned masterpieces such as Raphael Rooms with less crowds

Book & tour with LivItaly, an official Vatican Silver Level Collaborator

Upgrade your tour & get access to an exclusive Vatican Secret Room

There is something to be said about visiting the Sistine Chapel in the evening hours when crowds are dwindling, and lights are dimming. LivItaly’s Vatican After Hours Private Tour will take you on a fascinating exploration through centuries of art and papal history, all after hours! You will get to see Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums in the evening hours, making this a unique tour for art and history lovers. This is an ideal way to avoid daytime crowds and beat the summer heat! This Private Vatican Evening Tour gives you the time and space to discover and learn about the magnificent art in a quiet and softly lit atmosphere. Guests also have the option of upgrading their tour to get access to a VIP Secret Vatican Room!

ABOUT YOUR VATICAN EVENING TOUR

“Our guide, Valentina, was friendly
and incredibly knowledgable as she
took us through our destinations.
The private Vatican night tour took
our breaths away! Hands down best
tour we’ve ever been on and will
recommend LivItaly to others.”
– Christina, Oakville, California

You and your tour guide will have privileged access to the Vatican Museums so not a moment is wasted waiting on line. You will experience one of the richest collections of historical art in the world.

The best part of a private tour is that it is catered entirely to your individual needs and desires, so feel free to express any particular interest ahead of time, so your private guide can tailor their expertise to suit your curiosity.

Your tour will include many world-renowned highlights from the Papal palaces. Marvel over impressive Greek and Roman statues, and learn the secrets behind the designs of these masterpieces. You will delight as your expert tour guide tells you little-known gossip and stories of the Popes who lived in these splendid rooms which now house over 70,000 pieces of artwork!

“Our tour guide Pamen was phenomenal.
We were overwhelmed with her knowledge
of every aspect of the Vatican City. The
tour lasted 4 hours-an hour longer than
scheduled. I would highly recommend
LivItaly Tours”
– Georgine, Springfield, Oregon

Your Vatican Evening Tour includes a visit to the Octagonal and Pinecone Courtyard. Enjoy the evening outdoor ambiance of these beautiful courtyards. You will also see the renowned Belvedere Torso, considered an exemplary masterpiece in sculpting having inspired even Michelangelo during his work on the Sistine Chapel. Make your way through the various galleries of the Vatican Museums which include the Gallery of the Tapestries with designs by the great Raphael’s students. You will also see the Gallery of Maps, 40 panels of painted topographical maps created by Ignazio Danti.

You and your expert tour guide will make your way to the magnificent and colorful Raphael Rooms which by this time will have a soft twilight glow to them. Your tour guide’s stories will come to life as you imagine Renaissance artists such as Raphael painting in the very spot you are standing! Your next stop is something which is a bit hard to prepare for, the incredible finale of the Vatican Museums. Your Vatican After Hours Private Tour will take you to the majestic and peaceful Sistine Chapel. The way the delicate evening light reflects from the lunette arched windows will be a visual memory you will easily take home with you. Take a moment and admire this masterpiece which took a mere 4 years to create.

Your private Vatican tour will conclude towards the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Square. Admire the world’s largest Roman Catholic church from the outside and see first-hand the wonderful the view which has adorned countless postcards and photos, the cradling columns of a welcoming square. Your guide will finish off with a few stories about the art and architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica. This is a rare opportunity to experience the majesty of St. Peter’s Square, accompanied by your expert Vatican guide.

Your Vatican After Hours Private Tour is an incredible way to spend an evening in Rome. Enjoy a LivItaly your with a knowledgeable Vatican expert and an evening stroll around one of the most famous museums in the world.

UPGRADE YOUR TOUR TO ACCESS VATICAN SECRET ROOM

LivItaly is a proud Vatican Silver Level Collaborator, which means if you would like to see a part of the Vatican that is closed off to all public, we can take you there! Upgrade your tour to see the VIP area of the Cabinet of the Masks and immediately you will get an idea of why this may be one of the Vatican’s best kept secrets. The stunning mosaic floors were brought over from Hadrian’s Villa in Tivoli, just outside of Rome. As you walk into this 18th century room, your guide will tell you tales of the artwork such as the Statues of the Three Graces, depictions of Aphrodite and Nymph. You will also get to see the Hall of Animals, Gallery of the Statues and Hall of Busts – an extra bonus to an already enchanting tour.

If you upgrade your tour to include a Secret Room visit, your tour must start at 7PM, so please select the 7PM option in the drop down list.

PLEASE NOTE:
*Availability is limited. This tour is offered exclusively on Friday evenings from April-October.

*Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.

SAFETY REGULATIONS
LivTours’ is and always has been based on sustainable travel and especially in these new times, we are proud to be at the forefront of innovation, change, and challenges that are presented to us during this post-pandemic time. At the moment, due to Covid-19 safety regulations, museums and sites visited on this tour require wearing a mask while on site. Please bring one for every participant over 6 years of age.

Enjoy skip-the-line access into the Vatican Museums in the summer evenings.
Skip the queues and enjoy visiting the Sistine Chapel after hours with less visitors around the artwork.
Add VIP access int the secret room to see the hidden artwork & sculptures behind closed doors.
Customize your tour to make sure you see all of the highlights that you're interested in.
Escape the warmth and walk through centuries of art and papal history in the Vatican Museums.
Enjoy walking through the Vatican courtyards with the golden summer sunsets.
Admire the colorful Raphael Rooms which will have the soft light glowing on the artwork.
Conclude your tour outside St. Peter's Basilica and admire the light reflecting on the church.

This Tour includes:

Entrance Fees & Tickets

Privileged Entrance to the Museums, no waiting in lines

Pinecone Courtyard

Octagonal Courtyard

Laocoon Priest of Troy

Muses Room

Belvedere Torso

Round Room

Greek Cross Room

Gallery of Candelabras

Gallery of Tapestries

Gallery of Maps

Raphael Rooms

Borgia Apartments

Sistine Chapel

St. Peter's Basilica (from outside)

Price Explanation

Base Price

up to 2 adults all inclusive

... 329€ 526.4$ 296.1£ 394.8$

The Base Price is for up to 2 (two) participants. The total tour cost for parties of 3 or more participants varies depending on your group composition as outlined in the Additional Participants table below. Prices include all tour fees as well as administration costs to all sites on your chosen itinerary.

Each Additional Participant

Adults

18
and over

... 59€ 94.4$ 53.1£ 70.8$

Students

18-26
with valid Student ID

... 54€ 86.4$ 48.6£ 64.8$

Teenagers

13-17

... 49€ 78.4$ 44.1£ 58.8$

Children

3-12

... 44€ 70.4$ 39.6£ 52.8$

Additional Options

Add VIP visit to Cabinet of the Masks

... 100€ 160$ 90£ 120$

One way pickup service

up to 3 pax

... 50€ 80$ 45£ 60$

One way pickup service

up to 6 pax

... 70€ 112$ 63£ 84$

One way pickup service

up to 9 pax

... 120€ 192$ 108£ 144$

One way pickup service

up to 15 pax

... 180€ 288$ 162£ 216$

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Duration:

3 hrs

Offered on:

Fridays at 7pm & 8pm (From April to Oct)

Meeting Point:

Caffe Vaticano in front of Vatican Museums

No wait in lines!

All our prices include tickets and reservations

Vatican After Hours Private Tour | Vatican Evening Tour

This Tour includes:

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Duration:

3 hrs

Offered on:

Fridays at 7pm & 8pm (From April to Oct)

Meeting Point:

Caffe Vaticano in front of Vatican Museums

No wait in lines!

All our prices include tickets and reservations

Vatican After Hours Private Tour | Vatican Evening Tour

This Tour includes:

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