About the Afterhours Vatican Museums Visit Walk in Rome
The Vatican Museums are indisputably one of the finest collections of art in the world. Over the centuries, Papal patrons have commissioned renowned works, such as the magnificent frescoes of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and those by Raphael in his stanze. The museums also host some of the most important sculptures from the ancient world. Context Rome now offers its clients the opportunity to see these works as they were originally viewed and contemplated by the Popes who created the museums. An after-hours visit with a Context docent is truly a once in a lifetime learning experience, a chance to have this astounding collection to yourself for two hours.
Context Rome's visit to the Vatican Museums will be led by a selection of five docents and opened to just twenty-four people. In other words, we'll be breaking everyone up into small, five-person (or smaller) seminar groups. Our visit will begin with a twenty minute introduction outside the museums and then two hours inside the
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The Vatican Museums are indisputably one of the finest collections of art in the world. Over the centuries, Papal patrons have commissioned renowned works, such as the magnificent frescoes of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel and those by Raphael in his stanze. The museums also host some of the most important sculptures from the ancient world. Context Rome now offers its clients the opportunity to see these works as they were originally viewed and contemplated by the Popes who created the museums. An after-hours visit with a Context docent is truly a once in a lifetime learning experience, a chance to have this astounding collection to yourself for two hours.
Context Rome's visit to the Vatican Museums will be led by a selection of five docents and opened to just twenty-four people. In other words, we'll be breaking everyone up into small, five-person (or smaller) seminar groups. Our visit will begin with a twenty minute introduction outside the museums and then two hours inside the museums. This is an exceptional opportunity for an intimate lecture on the Vatican without the press and chaos of the crowds.
If you have a specific date in mind and do not see it on the calendar, please let us know via email: Info@contexttravel.com, and we will request that date from the Vatican Museums. Dates often sell out months in advance, so it is recommended that you contact us at least three months before your trip.
Please note that not all galleries will be accessible to us during this after hours visit. The Pinacoteca and Egyptian collections are not available for viewing after closing hours. The Belvedere Courtyard is often not possible to visit after hours, but will be included if possible. We normally spend a significant amount of time (35-40 minutes) inside the Sistine Chapel and divide the rest of our time between the Gallery of Maps, Tapestry Gallery, and Raphael Rooms, including other collections as time and security permits.
Though this is an after hours visit, there are a small number of other groups that may be in the museums at the same time, which means one may run into other visitors while in the museum. The number of people in the museums after hours, however, is quite small compared to the regular hour crowds.
To assist you in planning your trip to the Vatican, we have created an informative resources page - How to Tour the Vatican
