VIP Vatican Museums: Sistine Chapel Afterhours Private Tour

This unique VIP tour of 2 hours will allow you to have the Vatican Museums all for yourself! You will get to enjoy the Galleries and Sistine Chapel without any other visitor. Your passionate tour guide will animate the history of the magnificent artworks and share with you stories and legends of the great artists from the past. Visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel when they're closed to the general public is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.  Transfers are included.  

Begin your extraordinary journey through the Vatican Museums, where centuries of art, history, and culture come together. With exclusive private access, you’ll have the rare privilege of exploring these world-renowned collections without crowds, making for an intimate and immersive experience.

Step into the Cortile del Belvedere, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture designed by Bramante. In complete tranquility, admire the harmonious design of this grand courtyard, once used as a stage for papal ceremonies and artistic inspiration.

Continue to the Cortile della Pigna, home to the massive Bronze Pinecone, an ancient Roman sculpture that has stood the test of time. With the space entirely to yourself, take in the serene beauty of this historic setting.

Enter the Cortile Ottagono, the heart of the Vatican’s classical sculpture collection. Marvel at the Laocoön Group, a dramatic masterpiece that influenced Michelangelo himself, along with other timeless sculptures that shaped Renaissance art.

Walk through the spectacular Galleria degli Arazzi, where intricate tapestries depict biblical and historical scenes. In complete silence, admire the craftsmanship of these woven masterpieces, usually admired by thousands of visitors each day.

Immerse yourself in the Galleria delle Mappe, an awe-inspiring corridor lined with large-scale frescoes depicting the geography of Italy. With no interruptions, fully absorb the vibrant colors, intricate details, and impressive artistic vision of this 16th-century treasure.

Conclude your unparalleled visit inside the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s most celebrated frescoes—The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment—unfold above you. With the chapel entirely to yourself, take in every detail of this masterpiece in absolute peace, an experience reserved for only the most privileged visitors.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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

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  Explore the Vatican Museums with a private guide on this 2-hour VIP tour. Hotel Pickup and drop off included
  Pickup included

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

• Food and drinks
• Visit to St. Peter's Basilica

• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Transportation is provided in a Mercedes E-Class which seats up to 3 people, or the Mercedes Viano which seats up to 7 people • Food and drinks are not allowed inside each attraction • Pictures are strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Eyes of Rome.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 45 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.