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Turning the lights on at the Vatican Museums
Join the Vatican Museums’ head keykeeper as he unlocks the doors to the historic museums. See the 500-year-old collection before it opens to the public and be awe-struck as you switch on the lights in the Sistine Chapel, having it almost entirely to yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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Your guide, Gianni Crea

Head clavigero (key keeper)
For over 10 years, Gianni has been the guardian of the Vatican Museums and the magnificent Sistine Chapel. Each morning, he leads a small team of clavigeri who, with 3,000 keys, unlock the doors to the Pope’s collections.