Private Early Morning Sistine Chapel with Vatican Tour
Private Early Morning Sistine Chapel with Vatican Tour
Visit the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the general public on this exclusive private early morning Vatican tour, accompanied by a top-rated, expert guide. After enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the chapel and admiring Michelangelo’s masterpiece, you’ll visit the Vatican Museums - arguably the best collection of art in the world, seeing highlights such as the Laocoon and the Apollo Belvedere as well as some other hidden treasures. This Vatican tour also includes St Peter’s Basilica, where you’ll see Michelangelo’s Pietà and learn about art, history and religion.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Vatican Museums
Early access into the museums, 1 hour before the general public, Rooms of Raphael, Hall of Maps, Ancient Sculpture Gallery, Belvedere Courtyard, Cortile della Pigna
1 hour 20 minutesSistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel
30 minutesSt. Peter's Basilica
St Peter Basilica
1 hourLa Pieta
Inside St Peter's Basilica
15 minutesCortile della Pigna
Inside Vatican Museums
15 minutesBaldacchino di San Pietro
View from the inside of St Peter's Basilica
10 minutesIncluded
- All Fees and Taxes
- Early Access to the Vatican Museums
- Skip-the-line Tickets
- Expert, English-speaking private guide
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- Entry/Admission - Cortile della Pigna
- Entry/Admission - La Pieta
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
- Entry/Admission - Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Not Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
- Food and Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
- As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- Please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- At the end of your tour, you are required to return the headset provided to you to your guide. In the event that you do not return the headset, you will be subject to a fine of €100 for lost property.
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.