On this tour, have privileged access to the Vatican's top attractions. Admire the stunning artworks and architecture of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Raphael Rooms.

About this activity

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Enjoy early access to the Vatican Museums and beat the crowds
Explore accompanied by a knowledgable guide
Admire the artworks and architecture of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms

Full description

Choose this early entrance and get the best of your Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel visit. Your experience will be enhanced by highly educated, professional art historians. Be among the first visitors of the Vatican Museums and get the best of your early start.

You will be accompanied on your tour by a knowledgeable guide who will lead you through the numerous rooms of the Vatican Museums and answer your questions. Then spend some time inside the Sistine Chapel, admiring the Last Judgement and Michelangelo's famous ceiling.

Your guide will explain its significance and you will come to truly appreciate this masterpiece.

Includes

Tickets
Guide
Reservations
Assistance if needed

Hotel pick up and drop off
Gratuities
St. Peter's Basilica tour not included

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Masks are required while indoors
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc). Participants under 18 may also use a school photo ID. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who meets the above requirements. Participants who do not comply with these requirements will be denied entry or asked to leave the theater
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the Da Paolo coffee bar. The coffee bar has a green awning outside.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Shorts
Luggage or large bags
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts
Umbrellas

Know before you go

Dress appropriately with knees and shoulders covered
The group is 10 participants maximum

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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We did the 7.45 pm tour and it was the best decision. It was less crowded and we were a small group of 4 people. Our guide Giuseppe was wonderful. he took the time to explain everything and answered all of our questions. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to have the perfect experience.

June 6, 2022

A excursão em inglês foi ótima! O guia Alberto foi super atencioso, educado e respondia a todas as informações, além das explicações claras sobre as obras de arte. Recomendo com certeza! The English tour was great! The guide Alberto was very regardful, polite and answered all information, and as well he gabe us clear explanations about the works of art. Recommend for sure!

August 27, 2019

Mødestedet var dårligt beskrevet, men vi fandt det ved hjælp. Vi skulle være der senest 15 min før. Det gik hurtigt med at komme ind. Vi har kun 4 personer, så det var rart. Guiden fortalte en masse historie, men desværre synes jeg at hendes engelsk udtale gjorde at jeg mistede fokus flere gange. Hun var utrolig sød og venlig.

July 6, 2022

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Early Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

Early Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

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