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Private evening tour of the Musei Vaticani and the Cappella Sistina with timed entry, including the Stanze di Raffaello and the Appartamento Borgia
This private tour visits the Musei Vaticani and the Cappella Sistina in the evening, when the morning crowds have thinned out. The meeting point is on Viale Vaticano, near the museum entrance, and entry is with timed tickets.
The route begins in the Cortile della Pigna, with views of the dome of San Pietro, and continues through the Museo Pio-Clementino, home to the Laocoön and His Sons and Nero's huge porphyry bathtub. The guide then leads the group through the Galleria dei Candelabri, the Galleria degli Arazzi and the Galleria delle Carte Geografiche.
The visit continues through the Stanze di Raffaello, with The School of Athens, and the Appartamento Borgia, decorated with frescoes by Pinturicchio. The route ends in the Cappella Sistina, with Michelangelo's Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment; since talking is not allowed in the chapel, the guide explains the frescoes before entering.
The guided tour ends in the Cappella Sistina, after which you can stay in the galleries until closing time. Entry to the Basilica di San Pietro is not included.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the start time
● In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be issued. The tour itinerary may be modified but will keep the same duration
● Vatican tickets are issued in the name of each participant and are non-transferable. First and last names must exactly match the ID presented on the day of the visit (national ID card or passport). In case of discrepancy, entry may be denied by the site and the booking cancelled without refund
● All passengers must bring valid identification on the day of the tour
● The details of all passengers must be entered correctly: full first name(s) and last name(s), date of birth and nationality. The details entered in the booking cannot be edited; name or data changes are not allowed once the booking is closed. It will be necessary to cancel and rebook, subject to availability
● Date of birth is required to correctly identify the adult, child and infant categories. Nationality is required especially for the special rates for European Union citizens aged 18 to 25, when applicable
● All passengers, including children and infants (even if they travel free of charge), must be listed in the booking and present valid identification on the day of the visit. Minors must always enter accompanied by at least one adult
● Important – Vatican: official tickets and their issuance are guaranteed once the booking is confirmed. However, the Vatican may make later operational adjustments, so the entry time, access points or route may change. In case of changes, the closest available time to the one originally selected will be assigned
● The route inside the Vatican Museums may change according to internal museum regulations
● Entry is with group access and a reserved time slot, which avoids the line for independent visitors; however, all visitors must go through the security check, so there may be a wait
● Dress code: as these are places of worship, shoulders and knees must be covered, and hats and flip-flops are not allowed. Security staff may deny entry to anyone who does not comply
● Tripods and large backpacks are not allowed inside the museums, so it is recommended to leave them at the accommodation
● The Cappella Sistina is a place of worship and talking is not allowed inside; the guide will explain the frescoes before entering
● As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adapted to the needs of guests with reduced mobility; this must be indicated at the time of booking
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of or damage to personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Private guide in the selected language (Spanish, English or Italian)
✔ Timed entry tickets to the Musei Vaticani and the Cappella Sistina
✔ Guided tour of the Musei Vaticani
✔ Visit to the Stanze di Raffaello and The School of Athens
✔ Visit to the Cappella Sistina
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup or drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entry to the Basilica di San Pietro
✖ Tips
✖ Tickets, food and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows are non-refundable.
Meeting point
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Rome, Italy
The guide will be waiting at the top of the large staircase, between the TMark Hotel Vaticano and Caffè Vaticano, holding a The Tour Guy sign.