Vatican Early Entrance: Semiprivate Sistine Chapel Tour
Vatican Early Entrance: Semiprivate Sistine Chapel Tour
Beat the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at the quietest time of day. On this special access tour, our expert guide will accompany you through the Museums, the rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel a full 60 minutes before opening to the general public and 30 minutes before opening to other accredited tour operators.As you stroll through the former Papal residences, focus will be on the awe-inspiring Rooms of Raphael and the majestic Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches applied by Michaelangelo Buonarroti. You will hear the true life story of this fascinating yet tormented artist who considered himself a sculptor and not a painter yet dedicated countless years of his life painting frescoes on a ceiling 65 feet high.
Learn of the physical and psychological damage inflicted on the artist as your guide helps you to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art.
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Vatican Museums
Formerly Papal residences, the Vatican Museums are now among the most important collections of art in the world. Your guide will point out major works of art dating back to Ancient Greece and Rome and explain the role these ancient pieces played in inspiring the future artistic genius of Renaissance Italy.
2 hoursSistine Chapel
Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter.
30 minutesSt. Peter's Basilica
Direct entry to explore St. Peter's Basilica on your own at the end of the tour (except Wednesdays).
Included
- Special access to the Vatican Museums 60 minutes before opening
- Rooms of Raphael and Sistine Chapel
- Full immersion fully guided Vatican Museums experience with an expert Vatican tour guide
- Belvedere Courtyard, Greek and Roman Sculptures
- Priority access to St. Peter's Basilica
- Small group of max 10 participants
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour. In the event that St. Peter's Basilica is closed, no refunds will be made
- Shoulders and knees must be covered for both women and men
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.