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Vatican: Early Entry to Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's

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Skip the lines and explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica with an early morning tour. Explore with an English-language guide who has years of experience with these sites.

  • 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.
  • Audio guide
    English
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    3-3.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Skip-the-ticket-line ticket to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica
    • Earliest entrance
    • Tour guide
    • Reservation fees
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy earliest available entrance to the Vatican Museums
  • Skip the ticket line at the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica*
  • Explore the Museums with an expert English-speaking guide
  • Small Group

Description

If you are planning a visit to the Vatican and looking for the ultimate experience, this 3.5-hour tour will provide a personalized experience with the guidance of a passionate English-speaking guide.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor wanting to hit all the must-sees or a seasoned Vatican connoisseur in search of hidden gems, your guide will ensure that your Vatican adventure leaves memories that will last a lifetime.

Your tour group will not exceed 12 participants so that you can benefit from the personal attention of your guide.

The Early Morning Vatican Tour makes it possible for you to take in all the highlights and a few lesser-known parts of the Vatican’s big 3: the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.

Your expert English-speaking guide has years of experience and knows this cultural complex intimately, making it possible to find the least crowded spots and the most breathtaking masterpieces.

Good to know before you go
  • St. Peter's Basilica is an active parish subject to unforeseen closures due to religious events. In these cases, we run an extended tour of the museums and Sistine Chapel including areas normally not seen on the tour. 2025 is the Jubilee year, closures can happen without further notice. No refunds are issued for unexpected closures.
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
  • The first portion of the itinerary is quite fast-paced and not suitable for those with walking difficulties.
  • All visitors must have their knees and shoulders covered in the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica.
  • Bags bigger than 40x35x15 cm, tripods are not allowed in the Museums and must be stored in the cloakroom. Be aware that the cloakroom is a 20-minute walk from where the tour ends.
  • No large umbrellas.
  • Powerbanks are not permitted inside the museums, please leave these at your accommodations.
  • 3 hour English tour.
Meeting point

Wednesday Special Guided Tour with Vatican Pinacoteca

Group Tour

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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
  • Youth
    7-17 years
  • Children
    0-6 years
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