Enjoy pre-opening access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel in Rome for a 3.5-hour tour before the arrival of the crowds. See masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and more in peace and quiet, and get an expert art narrative from a personal guide.
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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- Duration 3.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
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Next to Caffé Vaticano (Viale Vaticano, 100), at the top of the big staircase.
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- Pets
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- It is advised to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour start time – if you are late, we cannot guarantee that we'll be able to reschedule you on another tour, or provide a refund
- Along with other accredited tour operators of the Vatican, we have access to a special line to enter the museums. You will go with your expert guide in this security line between 7:30 and 7:45 AM (depending on the season). You will enter the museums shortly after the doors open for us at 8:00 AM
- Knees and shoulders must be covered for certain parts of this tour
- On Wednesdays, visits to the St. Peter's Basilica are not permitted due to the Papal Audience, as a result the tour will end inside the Vatican museums