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Rome: Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour

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See highlights of the Vatican Museums such as the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms in the early morning with a local expert guide on a group tour.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Entrance fees
    • Professional guide
    • Guaranteed skip-the-line access for the Vatican Museums
    • Walking tour
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Explore the infamous beauty of the Sistine Chapel in a max 6 people group
  • Enjoy an intimate experience with Raphael's frescoes
  • Marvel at the masterpieces of Raphael in the marvelous Vatican Museums
  • Avoid waiting in long lines of tourists with skip-the-line admission tickets
  • Benefit from early-morning entry to make the most of the rest of your day

Description

The early morning express Sistine Chapel group tour will allow you to make the most of your time in Rome. You will have direct access to the Sistine Chapel. One of the most visited sites in Italy, enjoy the incredible beauty of Michelangelo's masterpiece with your expert local guide and learn the history, techniques and secrets behind the art.

The tour does not end with the chapel. Make your way to the Raphael Rooms for an intimate experience with some of his fresco masterpieces. These works of art are truly better enjoyed in a small and calmer group, so you can really pay attention to the detail of the paintings as well as anecdotes from your guide. Once finished, your guide can provide you with information on how to make use of the rest of your time in the museums.

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel is a must-see while visiting Rome, but with thousands of visitors daily, it is hard to fully appreciate the works of art among the crowds. This tour will allow you to visit and experience the essential sites in the early morning. Make the most of your time and enjoy one of the most iconic sites in Rome all before 09:30 with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the Eternal City.

Good to know before you go
  • Places of worship require covered shoulders and knees (no tank tops or short dresses).
  • Sistine Chapel access may be delayed for religious reasons; your guide will adjust the itinerary with extended museum time.
  • No photography inside the Sistine Chapel; silence is mandatory—your guide will provide an explanation beforehand.
  • Backpacks are not permitted.
  • Guests needing wheelchair access should book a private tour for barrier-free routes.
  • All guests, regardless of age, must bring government-issued ID.
  • If you believe a disability qualifies you for complimentary Vatican access, please inform us.
  • ALERT: Sistine Chapel closes April 28th for the Papal Conclave (starting May 7); reopening expected mid-May. Tours will include alternative Vatican highlights; updates will follow.
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    3-17 years
  • Infants
    0-2 years
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