Vatican by Night Group Tour

Vatican Tour under the stars! Enjoy the intimate atmosphere, explore the Vatican Galleries with no rush in the evening when the daily crowd, you will access with priority tickets with a friendly knowledgeable guide.
You’ll cover the highlights of the Vatican Museums and access to the Pinecone courtyard, see the marble artworks of the Apollo of Belvedere, the Laocoon and the Torso. Your guide will share with you stories and little secrets hidden in the artworks. Many of those marble statues inspired artist such as Michelangelo and Raphael. You will be guided into the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s most important work of art, the Ceiling and the Last Judgement. In the 1500s Raphael and Michelangelo were both working for the Pope Julius II and your guide will reveal many real stories on the personality and rivalry between the two artists.
Your sharing tour will end in the Sistine Chapel & you’ll have free time on your own to enjoy the overwhelming frescoes.

Raphael Rooms are part of Pope Julius II’s apartments, while the young Raphael was painting the Room of the “Signatura” Michelangelo was painting the Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel . The two artists were rivals but Raphael recognized Michelangelo’s talent in the “School of Athens”, you will see also the Parnassus and the Dispute over the Sacrament

Modern art and contemporary galleries were created thanks to several donations in honor of Pope Paul VI, who during a special Speech inside the Sistine Chapel called back to the Church the modern and contemporary artists recreating the link between art and church. Many donations arrived from the United States and other countries. You will see Matisse, Chagall, Dalì, Bacon

Pius and Clementine’s Museum

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel with the Frescoes painted in the 1500s for the Pope Julius II and Paul III; Michelangelo first painted the Ceiling where he represented the Creation of the World, from the Genesis book, and stories of Noah’s life. The Renaissance “Genius” when he was 61 years old came back to paint in five years the Last Judgement on the wall behind the altar

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• For booking with kids please remember to bring with you an ID copy in order to prove the age of the kids.
• Please note that due regulations, this tour is not available for kids under the age of 6.
• Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.

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• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
• Local guide
• Professional guide for 2.5 hours
• Guaranteed to skip the long lines

• Transportation to/from attractions
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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
• Please remember to bring a copy of your kids’ ID. We should prove their age at the cashier.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour is not wheelchair accessible but may be adapted to an accessible itinerary if you contact us.

Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.

Please show up at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Italy Wonders SRLS.
• 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 4.5 Stars based on 7 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.