Rome: Early-Entry Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

Rome: Early-Entry Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour

Take a short guided tour of the Vatican Museums to admire the Sistine Chapel and its beautiful and breathtaking frescoes.

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    2.5 hours

  • money-transfer-coin-arrow_15355109 Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    English Spanish

  • calendar-salary_14227546 Reserve now & pay later

    Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.

  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Benefit from early-morning access to the Vatican Museums and avoid the large crowds
  • Discover the magnificent frescoes of the Sistine Chapel
  • Enjoy a small-group tour for a more personalized experience
  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica at your own pace

Your experience

Sit with your guide for two and a half hours as you go over the salient features of the museums, discovering interesting art collections housed in the many galleries and chambers of this ancient building.

Then, move over to the beautiful Sistine Chapel to view famous frescoes by Michelangelo that decorate its ceiling.

Together with your guide, try to get some background information on the history of the structure.

Then, you can go to St.

Peter’s Basilica and look at how great it is by yourself.

Getting into the church is free.

What's Included
  • All taxes and fees
  • Early-access to the Vatican Museums
  • Expert guide
  • Headsets to hear your guide clearly
What's Excluded
  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

To Remember

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Full names as on your documents must be provided on the moment of the booking.
  • The meeting time for this tour is 15 minutes prior to the booking time
  • Please note that large bags/backpacks/suitcases have to be checked in the Vatican cloakroom, located at the entrance of the Vatican Museums
  • Shoulders and knees must be covered throughout the tour
  • The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. On such occasions, no refund is guaranteed to customers.
Not Suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
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