Rome: Vatican After Hours Private Tour – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Enjoy an exclusive night tour of the Vatican and see one of the richest collections of art in the world without the daytime crowds or Midday heat.

Learn about its masterpieces in a quiet, stress-free environment. Included are highlights of the papal palaces, from the Greek statues of the Lacoon to the magnificent Raphael Rooms. Experience a peaceful and much calmer Sistine Chapel.

The tour concludes with a stroll to St. Peter’s Square, where you will get an orientation tour of the Basilica, and enjoy the rare sight of the square devoid of people. Availability is limited, and tours take place just once a week, departing each Friday at 19:30, so make sure to book early.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Skip the long lines to the Vatican Museums
Explore the galleries after the crowds have departed
Walk through the Pinecone Courtyard and Garden Terrace
Go to the Octagonal Courtyard and Belvedere Palace
Admire the Sistine Chapel unhindered
Marvel at the outside of St. Peter’s Basilica in the soft evening light
See one of the greatest art collections in the world

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