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Vatican: Private Early Morning, Sistine Chapel Raphael Rooms

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About the activity

Enjoy an early morning start to the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms on this express private tour. Admire the marvelous artworks inside this infamous museum with your expert 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, French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Early morning tour of the Vatican Museums
    • Visit to the galleries
    • Raphael Rooms
    • Sistine Chapel
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

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

Description

Make the most of your time in the Vatican City with an early morning entrance to the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms and appreciate the beauty of Michelangelo's works.

After meeting with your guide, commence the tour by visiting the Sistine Chapel, the site of the papal conclave. Enter the chapel and learn about its history and the techniques behind its architectural design. Of course, you also get to marvel at the ceiling painted by Michelangelo before you head over to your next stop.

Head to the Raphael Rooms for an intimate experience with its fresco masterpieces in a near-empty museum. Your guide will then lead you back to the Museums' galleries, where you will be given information on how to enjoy the rest of your time.

Good to know before you go
  • Offered in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Specify under “Additional notes” if you prefer a language other than English.
  • Vatican management may delay Sistine Chapel access for religious reasons. If so, your guide will adjust the itinerary, extending your Vatican Museums visit until entry is allowed.
  • No photography inside the Sistine Chapel. Silence is required; your guide will provide explanations beforehand.
  • LivTours’ Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Private Tour starts at 7:30 AM, with the first 30 minutes spent outside for an introduction before entering.
  • Backpacks are not permitted in the museum. Government-issued ID is required for all participants.
  • Guests with mobility concerns should contact as soon as possible to discuss itinerary adjustments.
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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
  • Children
    3-17 years
  • Infants
    0-2 years
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