--- title: "VIP Vatican Museums: Sistine Chapel Afterhours Private Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 4913 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, ru, pt, en, it, fr, es] rank_in_category: 29 of 138 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vip-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-afterhours-private-tour/ --- # VIP Vatican Museums: Sistine Chapel Afterhours Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** The Museums entirely to yourselves: a private after hours entry when the galleries and the Sistine Chapel are closed to everyone else, with an official guide and hotel transfers, rated 5 across 46 reviews. It costs €4913 per person, and at least two people must book. St Peter's is not part of it, and cameras stay down inside the chapel. In our comparison: #29 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 1012 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €250: ages 6 to 17 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1012 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €4913 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: CityEyes Private Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 5.0 from 46 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 46. - 5 stars: 46 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable, adaptable guides; crowd reports vary across the daytime and evening visits described. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of Vatican art and history through engaging stories - Private attention with the route and pace adapted to travellers' interests - Patient explanations that keep children interested - Hotel meetings and help with transport make arrival straightforward - Quick entry past the long queues outside **Complaints:** - Some describe crowded galleries, while others report quiet or nearly empty rooms Written by Guidekin from the 40 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2017-10-29 to 2026-05-22); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (pass by, no stop) - 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... 2. **Step into the Cortile del Belvedere, a masterpiece of Renaissance architectur...** (10m; admission 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. 3. **Cortile della Pigna** (15m; admission 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. 4. **Enter the Cortile Ottagono, the heart of the Vatican’s classical sculpture co...** (15m; admission 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. 5. **Walk through the spectacular Galleria degli Arazzi, where intricate tapestrie...** (15m; admission 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. 6. **Immerse yourself in the Galleria delle Mappe, an awe-inspiring corridor lined...** (20m; admission 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. 7. **Sistine Chapel** (15m; admission 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... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Pickup points listed by the operator: 1012 ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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 - Food and drinks are not allowed inside each attraction - Pictures are strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €9826 | €4913 | | 4 | €9952 | €2488 | | 6 | €10068 | €1678 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours start at €8 per person. ## Compared with other Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 138** | €4913 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (46) | private | | [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour / Small Group](/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared | | [Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/express-early-morning-sistine-chapel-tour-with-max-6-people/?format=md) | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | shared | Ranked #29 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €4913, median €136; typical length 3h. 57 of 138 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/vatican-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vip-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-afterhours-private-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md