Why choose this Rome tour ?
See the stunning Sistine Chapel and the highlights of the Vatican Museums after the crowds have left for the day on this guided tour with entry three hours before closing time. Your small group will be accompanied by an expert guide as you explore the Vatican Museum’s galleries, Pinecone Courtyard, and finally Michelangelo’s masterwork in the Sistine Chapel in relative peace and quiet.
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What makes Closing Time Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel without the Crowds a unique experience ?
Skip the (always long) lines into the museums, diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. Your expert, English-speaking guide will offer eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Belvedere Courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries. Visiting after the daytime crowds have left, you’ll appreciate the extra space and silence to appreciate the magnificent artwork in the Museums.
Inside the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard you’ll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.
Guided tour & Photo Stop
Guided tour & Photo Stop
Guided tour & Photo Stop
Then head to the Sistine Chapel just before closing time for a peaceful experience with just a handful of other visitors. Before entering, your guide will explain the stories behind the creation of these iconic frescoes as well as what they mean. When you enter, you will then be able to appreciate the full majesty of the room, spotting the little details and quirks that most people miss.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify the itinerary on the day of the tour.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
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Closing Time Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel without the Crowds Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
- Local English-speaking guide
- Small groups of 18 people or fewer
- Headsets
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Walks – Italy & Spain.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 167 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
– Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
– All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
– All guests must pass through security. For useful information/restrictions about your tour in the Vatican Museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html
– Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the Vatican Museums.
– Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
– As with all museums, particular galleries of the Vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. In the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead.
– No photography or filming is permitted in the Sistine Chapel.
– Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
– Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
