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Rome: Sistine Chapel & Vatican Tour with Early Access

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About the activity

Experience the Vatican Museums on this private tour in Rome. Visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a local guide.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    3 hours
  • Includes
    • Guide
    • Headsets to hear the tour guide
    • Tickets
    • Sistine Chapel map
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of Raphael’s ‘The School of Athens’
  • Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with very few people around you
  • Let your guide tell you the story behind the Sistine Chapel
  • Save time with early morning tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Stroll through the cultural, artistic, and religious wealth of the Vatican

Description

Make the most of your time in Rome with early morning access to Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Explore collections like the Candelabra Gallery, the Gallery of Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries. Let your guide help you navigate this vast trove of art and history. Start early and have more time to peruse the collections. Stroll through sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance period.
Follow your guide through the relics of the Roman Empire in the Candelabra Gallery and view Raffaello’s tapestries in the Gallery of the Tapestries. Discover maps created by Roman topographers centuries ago in the Gallery of Maps.
Gaze at Michelangelo's masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel. Dive into the story behind this work of art with your local guide.

Good to know before you go
  • Due to unforeseen circumstances, certain areas of the museum — including the Sistine Chapel — may be temporarily inaccessible during your visit. While we regret that refunds cannot be guaranteed in such situations, please rest assured that your tour will proceed with access to other remarkable and historically significant sections of the museum. We remain committed to providing you with a meaningful and enriching experience.
  • This tour will take place rain or shine
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security
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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. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
5. 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
  • Youth
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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