Vatican Evening Tour with Sistine Chapel Access

Our Vatican evening tour starts at 5:30 pm, after the busy morning hours. An official Vatican-licensed guide takes you through the Vatican Museums and into the Sistine Chapel, in English or in Spanish. Groups have up to 20 people and everyone gets an official Vatican headset.

What you see on the evening tour

• Skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums
• Classical sculptures such as the Laocoön
• The Gallery of Maps
• The Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment

You also receive an illustrated factsheet about the Sistine Chapel.

St. Peter’s Basilica is not included

St. Peter’s Basilica is closed in the evening, so this tour does not go there. If you want to see the basilica too, book our Vatican guided tour during the day.

Tour del Vaticano en español por la tarde

Este tour del Vaticano en español empieza a las 17:30. Un guía oficial del Vaticano te acompaña por los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina, con entrada sin colas y auriculares oficiales. Grupos de hasta 20 personas. La Basílica de San Pedro no está incluida.

Questions before you book

What time does the tour start, and how long is it?

It starts at 5:30 pm and takes about 2 hours.

Is this the Friday night opening of the Vatican Museums?

No. The Museums open late on some Friday evenings in the summer season. This tour starts at 5:30 pm on the dates shown in the booking calendar.

Which languages are available?

English or Spanish. You choose the language when you book.

What should I wear?

Cover your shoulders and knees. This is required in the Sistine Chapel.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Meet us at the meeting point shown on this page. Free water, toilets, Wi-Fi and phone charging are available there.