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Earliest Access: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica tour

Earliest Access: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica tour

€ 120

Meeting point

Via Tunisi 4, 00192

Duration

3 Hours

Language

English

Group

1-15

The tour includes

Earliest access
Skip-the-line tickets
St.Peter’s Basilica tour
Vatican Museum tour
Sistine chapel tour
English speaking tour guide
Headsets if needed

Not included in the tour

Hotel pick up and drop off
Gratuities
Dome tour

Description

Take advantage of a privileged early access to the Vatican. Avoid the massive crowd and enjoy a stress-free tour from an experienced and passionate guide. Have the chance to marvel at the extensive art collections of the Renaissance period belonging to the Catholic Church that have gathered great significance historically and artistically throughout the years.

Wander inside the Vatican Museum, explore the most spectacular rooms and sophisticated galleries and walk through the impressive paintings in the Gallery of Maps. Mesmerized by the beauty of the Sistine Chapel and admire its iconic ceiling painted by Michelangelo host to his unique masterpieces. Roam around the St. Peter’s Basilica, the greatest of all churches of Christendom, home of the famous mosaics, Michelangelo’s Pietà and the iconic Bernini’s Baldachin.

Additional information

Not suitable for:

Wheelchair users
People with walking difficulties
Claustrophobic

What to bring:

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed:

Shorts
Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts
Backpacks
Umbrellas
Tripod
Animals
Potentially dangerous objects

Know before you go:

Some parts might not be accessible and are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due site’s restrictions
On religious holidays or Wednesday mornings (Papal Audience), please note that the tour will be adjusted to include only the visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. If your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
All guests must pass through airport-style security
During high season the wait may be up to 30 minutes
Late arrivals will not be accommodated
Photography is not allowed in the interior of the Sistine Chapel and some parts. The staff are authorized to delete any files taken
Food and drinks are not allowed, with the exception of water
Bags and suitcases larger than 40x35x15 cm, tripods, large umbrellas and potentially dangerous objects are not allowed inside the Vatican Museums and must be left in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is a 20-minute walk from the end of the tour
Guests arriving after the departure time cannot be accommodated and tickets will not be refunded after the departure time
Before the activity starts, please provide us your complete passport names and birthdays because the attractions required this information then bring your ID or passport during the activity that should be identical with the provided names during booking

Highlights

Earliest access

The Vatican Museum

The Sistine Chapel

The St.Peter's Basilica

Skip-the-line access

Avoid the queue with skip-the-line tickets.

Expert guide

Capture history with an expert and passionate guide.

Galleries

Explore the Galleries with masterpiece paintings and different frescoes.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at Via Tunisi 4, 00192. Located at the bottom of the wide steps across from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. The steps are located between Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano, on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. Our staff will be meeting you holding a “Loving Rome” flag and escorting you through the main entrance.