Discover the Vatican Museums on this 3.5-hour morning tour of the key sites, led by an expert guide. Visit the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public, a unique way to see this spectacular, world-famous building.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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- Keep your travel plans flexible—book your spot and pay nothing today. Learn more
- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
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The flower stand on the corner of Via Candia & Via Leone IV. Search for the meeting point via google maps using the address of the building in front: Viale Guilio Cesare, 237, 00192 Rome RM, Italy.
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- Passport
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card for children
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Skirts
Know before you go
- It is required to cover your knees and shoulders while in St. Peter's Basilica
- Please note that the Wednesday morning tour will not visit St.Peter's Basilica, as the church is closed at this time. The tour will run with extra time spent exploring the Vatican Museums
- The Basilica of St.Peter's may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings. Because these are often last-minute for security reasons, we do not have time to notify our guests. We will explore the Vatican Museums in more detail and are not able to offer any refunds
- People who are fully vaccinated (vaccine plus one booster) no longer need to produce Green Passes from 1 April
- Anyone who has not completed the full vaccination cycle must produce a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of any entrance to museums and sites, including restaurants or bars
- In addition, all visitors, children, and infants also, must bring copies of their passports on the day of the tour