Rome: Sistine Chapel & Vatican Tour with Pre-Opening Access

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Rome: Sistine Chapel & Vatican Tour with Pre-Opening Access
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Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
46 reviews

Experience the Vatican Museums on this private tour in Rome. Visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a local guide.

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Duration 3 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Private group

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Anthony – United States

The guide was so knowledgeable and entertaining. He was full of interesting information. He was really excellent.

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Elizabeth – Italy

Our guide was wonderful. I thought we were getting early access to the Sistine Chapel but we didn’t , so that was a disappointment. But the tour was great.

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Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of Raphael’s ‘The School of Athens’
  • Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with very few people around you
  • Let your guide tell you the story behind the Sistine Chapel
  • Save time with early morning tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Stroll through the cultural, artistic, and religious wealth of the Vatican

Full description

Make the most of your time in Rome with early morning access to Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Explore collections like the Candelabra Gallery, the Gallery of Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries before they are open to the public for the day. 
Let your guide help you navigate this vast trove of art and history. Start early and have more time to peruse the collections. Stroll through sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance period.
Follow your guide through the relics of the Roman Empire in the Candelabra Gallery and view Raffaello’s tapestries in the Gallery of the Tapestries. Discover maps created by Roman topographers centuries ago in the Gallery of Maps.
Gaze at Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. Dive into the story behind this work of art with your local guide.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Headsets to hear the tour guide
  • Tickets
  • Sistine Chapel map
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meet in front of "Bar Leonina" in Piazza della Città Leonina, just outside St. Peter's Square.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, certain areas of the museum — including the Sistine Chapel — may be temporarily inaccessible during your visit. While we regret that refunds cannot be guaranteed in such situations, please rest assured that your tour will proceed with access to other remarkable and historically significant sections of the museum. We remain committed to providing you with a meaningful and enriching experience.
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security
Likely to sell out

From $787 per person

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4.7 out of 5 stars

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  • Value for money
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Anthony – United StatesJune 26, 2024 – Verified booking
The guide was so knowledgeable and entertaining. He was full of interesting information. He was really excellent.
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Elizabeth – ItalyDecember 31, 2023 – Verified booking
Our guide was wonderful. I thought we were getting early access to the Sistine Chapel but we didn’t , so that was a disappointment. But the tour was great.
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Michael – United StatesMay 3, 2023 – Verified booking
Paula was amazing and very knowledgeable . Highly recommend this.

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Activity provider:
Italy With Family

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