--- 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: 31 of 145 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 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. ## 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. ## 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 ## 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. ## 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 ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#31 of 145** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) — 4.99 (1486) 2. [rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) — 4.94 (2766) 3. 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