About Pristine Sistine at Closing Time :

Experience the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums in tranquility with a guided tour three hours before closing time. Skip the long lines with your small group and expert guide, exploring the Raphael Rooms, Belvedere Courtyard, and Michelangelo's masterpiece. Marvel at the art collections without the daytime crowds, as your guide brings history to life.
Delve into Vatican City's political influence on art and navigate through carefully selected galleries. Witness Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes, including the "Last Judgment," in solitude. Conclude your tour having savored these iconic sites away from the usual hustle and bustle.
Duration: 3 hours

Overview

Pristine Sistine at Closing Time Experience

Discover the best of the Vatican Museums on a skip-the-line, small group, guided tour without the typical crowds.

Location

Walks Devour

Antico Café Candia (outside in the plaza), Via Candia, 153, Rome, Italy 00192

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Availability

Offered March through the beginning of January on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
24-hour advance booking requirement
72-hour advance cancellation policy

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Additional Information

What's Included

Small group walking tour
Skip the Line Access tickets to the Vatican Museums
Local English-speaking guide
Headsets (when needed)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop-off

Know Before You Go

Please meet your guide in the plaza outside of Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM, at the bottom of the stairs. The closest Metro station is Cipro. Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time
Walks / Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government websites for the most up-to-date information
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers
The Vatican policy insists that guests cover their shoulders and knees inside the Museums at all times
All guests must pass through security. For useful information/restrictions about your tour in the Vatican Museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html
Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums
The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days guests will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery. Discounts for these exceptions are unable to be provided