VIP Vatican Museums: Sistine Chapel Afterhours Private Tour

★ 5.0 (46 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: CityEyes Private Tours

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2 h 30 min on the listing; the time can vary by option
Private, up to 10 per booking
Live guide: Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Editor's take

CityEyes arranges private Museums access after public closing. Vatican VIP Experience gives you 2 hours through the galleries to the Sistine Chapel. Bookings need at least 2 people and accept up to 10.

Hotel collection and return are included in the price. The cost makes sense if access after closing is your priority. A daytime ticket is cheaper if seeing the chapel is enough. The booking is non-refundable and excludes St Peter's Basilica.

What does the CityEyes Vatican visit after closing include?

1 option. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.

Option	When	Guide	From
Vatican Vip ExperienceExplore the Vatican Museums with a private guide on this 2-hour VIP tour. Hotel Pickup and drop off included Pickup included	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat	Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian	€4912.50

What's included

Included

Vatican Museums VIP Afterhours Exclusive Access
Private Transfers from and to Hotel
Official Private Guide

Not included

Food and drinks
Visit to St. Peter's Basilica

Tour or official ticket?

Vatican VIP Experience costs from €4912.50 per person against €25 for official daytime Museums entry. The premium covers access after public closing with your own guide and return hotel transfers. Choose the official ticket if you can visit during public hours and do not need private access.

Itinerary

From the operator: CityEyes Private Tours's own description of the route.

Vatican Museums
Passing 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.
Stop 2
10 minAdmission included
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.
Courtyard of the Pinecone
15 minAdmission included
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.
Stop 4
15 minAdmission included
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.
Stop 5
15 minAdmission included
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.
Stop 6
20 minAdmission included
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.
Sistine Chapel
15 minAdmission included
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.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

From the operator: CityEyes Private Tours's own notes for this tour.

Tickets and ID

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums, please see voucher for more details
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking

Rules inside

Food and drinks are not allowed inside each attraction
Pictures are strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel

Access and children

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 from 46 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 100% gave 4 or 5 stars.

Tripadvisor

5.0

46 reviews

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As shown on Viator, read 6 November 2026. The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.

Photos

From the CityEyes Private Tours listing, 10 photos in all.

From the operator

From the operator: CityEyes Private Tours's own description of the tour.

This unique VIP tour of 2 hours will allow you to have the Vatican Museums all for yourself! You will get to enjoy the Galleries and Sistine Chapel without any other visitor. Your passionate tour guide will animate the history of the magnificent artworks and share with you stories and legends of the great artists from the past. Visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel when they're closed to the general public is an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Transfers are included.