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Vatican City: Early Morning Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel
About this activity
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3.5 hours
Duration
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English
Live tour guide
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1
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Your experience
You will set off on a 3.5-hour walking tour, accompanied by a guide, through the Vatican Museums—the first among many of Christendom's holy places.
The extraordinary itinerary includes the Raphael Rooms and the Vatican Museums—maps will be added to this list as well—the Hall of Maps, Belvedere Courtyard, andCortile dellaPigna.
The highlight of your visit will be an extensive exploration of the Sistine Chapel.
Vatican City is among the most interesting and picturesque places in the world.
A specialist guide will take you around all the major sights and give you a full story about their importance.
You will know very well how interesting the history, architecture, and politics of Vatican are! And with 'skip-the-line' entry to all places mentioned above you've no worry about wasting time.
Also visiting in morning gives perfect chance to soak up Renaissance vibe admiring famous buildings without any stress or hassle .
Discovery awaits! This Vatican tour lets you walk into St.
Peter's Basilica, giving you the chance to see it at your own pace after the guided part of the tour is over.
*** Warning: If you book with less than 72 hours' notice, your tour will end at the Vatican Museums because we cannot make sure you won't have to stand in line for St.
Peter's Basilica. ***
Itinerary
Starting location:
Viale Giulio Cesare, 237
On foot
(10 minutes)
Vatican Museums
Guided tour (3 hours)
Chiaramonti Museum
Guided tour (25 minutes)
Gallery of the Candelabra
Guided tour (10 minutes)
Gallery of Tapestries
Guided tour (10 minutes)
Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums
Guided tour (10 minutes)
Raphael Rooms
Guided tour (30 minutes)
Sistine Chapel
Guided tour (20 minutes)
Finish at:
Basilica di San Pietro
Meeting Point
To Remember
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
- The Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance from another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Inform when you are booking if you fit into these requirements
- Advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that they can try to be accommodated
- To obtain a student discount, valid student ID must be shown on the day of the tour
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
- Large bags, backpacks, tripods and large umbrellas cannot be brought into the museums. Large items will have to be left at the museum coat check and retrieved after your visit.