Vatican: Private Early Morning, Sistine Chapel Raphael Rooms

Vatican: Private Early Morning, Sistine Chapel Raphael Rooms

Enjoy a private morning tour of the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms. Relax inside the enormous museum with your knowledgeable private guide to marvel at the masterpieces.

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€ 230.00

About this activity

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  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    2 hours

  • guide_13794414 Live tour guide

    German French Italian English Spanish

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Highlights

  • Enter the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms with your own private group
  • Learn about their history from a knowledgeable guide
  • Explore art collections from the Baroque and Renaissance eras
  • Marvel at Michelangelo's famous works
  • Have an intimate experience with Raphael's frescoe

Your experience

Take full advantage of your time in Vatican City by entering the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms at the very start.

This will give you an hour to appreciate the true splendor of Michelangelo's Master Works.

When you meet your guide, start the tour in the famous Sistine Chapel, known as the site of papal conclave.

Find out all there is to know about the rich history of the chapel and architectural methods that made it what it is as soon as you step foot inside.

Admire—of course—the ceiling done by Michelangelo before moving on to your next stop.

Then go to the Raphael Rooms to see its beautiful frescoes in a mostly uncrowded museum.

Your guide will take you back to the galleries of the Museums and tell you how to make the most of your time.

What's Included
  • Early morning tour of the Vatican Museums
  • Visit to the galleries
  • Raphael Rooms
  • Sistine Chapel
What's Excluded
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Starting location:

Caffè Vaticano

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Vatican Museums

Guided tour, Sightseeing

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Raphael Rooms

Visit, Guided tour

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Sistine Chapel

Visit, Guided tour

Finish at:

St. Peter's Square

Meeting Point

To Remember

What to bring

  • Long-sleeved shirt

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Tours offered in EN, FR, ES, PT, and IT—specify your choice under “Additional notes.”
  • Sistine Chapel access may be delayed for religious reasons; your guide will adjust with extended Museum time.
  • No photography or talking inside the Sistine Chapel; explanations are given beforehand.
  • Express Early Morning Private Tour starts at 7:30 AM with a 30-min introduction outside.
  • Backpacks are not allowed. ID required for all guests.
  • For mobility needs or complimentary access due to disability, contact us promptly.
  • ALERT: Sistine Chapel closes April 28th for Papal Conclave (starting May 7); reopening expected mid-May. Tours will feature additional Vatican highlights during this period; updates will follow.
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