Rome: Early-Morning Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour

Highlights

• It is a great idea to visit the Vatican before it gets overcrowded with tourists. We can offer skip-the-line tickets that will allow you to explore the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter’s Basilica in the morning without any rush. Moreover, I would advise you to take your time admiring Michelangelo’s 'Pietà' as its beauty deserves your full attention and contemplation.
• While taking a tour, your personal guide will reveal interesting details and provide you with background knowledge of the masterpieces by Raphael, Michelangelo, Bernini, and other renowned artists that remain popular among visitors due to their inherent beauty and artistic value. I can guarantee that our guides will disclose stunning frescoes in unexpected places as well as share fascinating anecdotes about famous painters like Raphael, Michelangelo, and Bernini. Therefore, when leaving The Vatican, you will not only learn about art but also take away a profound life lesson!

Full description

Start your adventure ahead of the crowds and see for yourself this extraordinary artistic and historical voyage of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. You’ll witness the breathtaking Raphael Rooms, be dazzled by walls and ceilings covered with masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel, and visit a marvelously displayed collection at the Vatican Museums with your guide. While many can make their way here, not all would be fortunate to have access during the early morning hours or on dates when special admissions are provided. By joining tours like ours that help avoid lengthy queues for entry, you’re sure to enjoy these wonders within the museum complex at maximum convenience!If you want to experience the beauty of Rome, sign up for a guided tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. With their help, you will discover where Raphael created his frescoes, see masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. To avoid crowds, make sure to arrive at the Sistine Chapel early in the morning, accompanied by your guide who will provide an informative briefing on Michelangelo’s frescoes, including a booklet with images for better understanding. Conclude your experience with St. Peter’s Basilica, using a secret passage that allows you to skip the lines, and then spend some time appreciating this sacred space while learning about significant works such as Michelangelo's Pietà or Bernini's dramatic altarpiece.

Includes

Not includes

• On the other hand, the service includes hotel pick-up and drop-off.
• Tips

What to bring

• In order to guarantee exact identification, make sure that you take your passport or ID card. Besides that, you should bring comfortable shoes!

Not allowed

• Shorts are out. Skirts that barely make it to the knee, sleeveless shirts...

Know before you go

• It is recommended that any visitor should have an identification card with them at all times. Notably, on Wednesdays and other days as well, closures can occur unexpectedly at the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Walkway due to special events like Easter ceremonies. During these moments, instead of this, you can visit the Pinacoteca Gallery, which is a collection of wonderful artistry representing different periods throughout Italian history.
• I am sorry, but we are unable to offer the tour for wheelchair users or for those with special needs as the group tour would not be accessible without lifts along staircases. You may contact the provider directly to know more about their facilities and can even plan your trip accordingly.
• It may not be the best option for you if you are limited in walking since it is a long tour. If there is someone in your party who will use a wheelchair or a stroller, please contact our Guest Experience team so that they can provide you with detailed information on this matter and assist you accordingly.