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Early Entry Sistine Chapel And Vatican Museums Tour
Early Entry Sistine Chapel And Vatican Museums Tour
Early Entry Sistine Chapel And Vatican Museums Tour
Early Entry Sistine Chapel And Vatican Museums Tour

Pristine Sistine Early Morning Small Group Vatican Tour

By Walks of Italy
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$178 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Visit the stunning Sistine Chapel before the daytime crowds.
  • Explore the Vatican Museums at the quietest time of day.
  • Skip the line at St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Gaze upon masterpieces by Raphael, Michelangelo, & Bernini.
  • Marvel at the awe-inspiring Raphael Rooms.

Activity location

  • Rome
    • 00120, Vatican City, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM
    • 153 Via Candia
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City

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Pristine Sistine Early Morning Small Group Vatican Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:45 am
Price details
AU$209.05 x 1 AdultAU$209.05
Total
Price is AU$209.05
Pristine Sistine Early Morning Small Group Vatican Tour
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:15 am
Price details
AU$240.49 x 1 AdultAU$240.49
Total
Price is AU$240.49

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip the line ticket for Vatican Museums
  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip the line ticket to St. Peter's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpertly guided tour of Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall groups of 15 people or fewer
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadset
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • The tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
  • Please note: starting December 2024, access to St. Peter's Basilica may be limited due to the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025, which includes special events and ceremonies. These closures are determined by the Vatican and are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

What you can expect

Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.

Enter the Vatican Museums right as they open for the day for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.

Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.

Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRome
    • 00120, Vatican City, Vatican City

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAntico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM
    • 153 Via Candia
    • 00192, Roma, Lazio, Vatican City