VIP Vatican Museums: Sistine Chapel After Hours Private Tour - Exclusive Access

Highlights

• Exclusive VIP Access
• Passionate Private Guide
• Private Transfers Included

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Vatican Museums

   Pass by

   Begin your extraordinary journey through the Vatican Museums, where centuries of art, history, and culture come together. With exclusive private access, you’ll have the rare privilege of exploring these world-renowned collections without crowds, making for an intimate and immersive experience.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10min

   Step into the Cortile del Belvedere, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture designed by Bramante. In complete tranquility, admire the harmonious design of this grand courtyard, once used as a stage for papal ceremonies and artistic inspiration.

3. 3

   Cortile della Pigna

   15min

   Continue to the Cortile della Pigna, home to the massive Bronze Pinecone, an ancient Roman sculpture that has stood the test of time. With the space entirely to yourself, take in the serene beauty of this historic setting.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   15min

   Enter the Cortile Ottagono, the heart of the Vatican’s classical sculpture collection. Marvel at the Laocoön Group, a dramatic masterpiece that influenced Michelangelo himself, along with other timeless sculptures that shaped Renaissance art.

5. 5

   Stop 5

   15min

   Walk through the spectacular Galleria degli Arazzi, where intricate tapestries depict biblical and historical scenes. In complete silence, admire the craftsmanship of these woven masterpieces, usually admired by thousands of visitors each day.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   20min

   Immerse yourself in the Galleria delle Mappe, an awe-inspiring corridor lined with large-scale frescoes depicting the geography of Italy. With no interruptions, fully absorb the vibrant colors, intricate details, and impressive artistic vision of this 16th-century treasure.

7. 7

   Sistine Chapel

   15min

   Conclude your unparalleled visit inside the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s most celebrated frescoes—The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment—unfold above you. With the chapel entirely to yourself, take in every detail of this masterpiece in absolute peace, an experience reserved for only the most privileged visitors.

Before you go

Location

Viale Vaticano, 00165, Italy