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Home/Destinations/Vatican City/Vatican by night
Evening · Vatican City itinerary

Vatican by Night: The Best Evening Itinerary

Experience the Vatican after dark. Here is how — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Night
  2. 2Museums
  3. 3St Peter's
  4. 4Calm

Vatican by night

The museums open after dark.

Museums & Sistine Chapel

Quieter, cooler galleries.

St Peter’s Basilica

The floodlit basilica and square.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Vatican City — prices per person.

Rome 3-Hour Evening Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Pizza Tasting
Rome
Rome 3-Hour Evening Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Pizza Tasting
5.0(127)·3 hours
from$187/ person
via Viator
Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel
Rome
Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel
5.0(1,713)·3h 15min
from$286/ person
via Viator
Private Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour + Optional Dome & Tombs
Rome
Private Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour + Optional Dome & Tombs
5.0(116)·1h 30min
from$78/ person
via Viator
Unique Rome by Night, Photo Tour and Workshop Under the Stars
Rome
Unique Rome by Night, Photo Tour and Workshop Under the Stars
5.0(98)·4 hours
from$206/ person
via Viator
Private Sightseeing Tour of Rome and Vatican Museums with Your Driver
Rome
Private Sightseeing Tour of Rome and Vatican Museums with Your Driver
5.0(136)·8 hours
from$651/ person
via Viator
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica Private Tour
Rome
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica Private Tour
5.0(66)·3–4 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Rome by Night Tour with Top E-bike and optional Italian Dinner
Rome
Rome by Night Tour with Top E-bike and optional Italian Dinner
5.0(90)·2–4 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Private Vatican Experience with Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms
Vatican City
Private Vatican Experience with Sistine Chapel & Raphael's Rooms
5.0(109)·2h 30min
from$560/ person
via Viator

Vatican by night — FAQ

Can you visit the Vatican at night?
Yes — on select evenings the Vatican Museums open after dark for a quieter, cooler visit.
When are night openings?
Usually Friday evenings from spring to autumn.
Is it less crowded at night?
Yes — the evening galleries are noticeably calmer than by day.

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