Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Early Access + Small Group Guided Tour
About this experience
Discover the hidden gems of Vatican City in the calm of early morning. Get fast-track entry and be among the first to enter at 8 AM, the first available entry time of the day.
The professional guide shares intriguing stories, history, and secrets behind the Vatican's most fascinating artworks. Follow the guide along the best routes and spots, revealing the highlights of the Vatican Museums. The tour ends at the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling.
The guide ensures an exceptional experience, showing the major highlights of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. It includes the Pinecone Courtyard, Belvedere Courtyard, Room of the Muses, Round Room, Greek Cross Room, and Candelabra Gallery.
Know before you go
- Duration
- 2 hr 30 min
- Guide language
- English
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- Viale Vaticano
What’s included
- Early access entry to the Vatican Museums
- Early access entry to the Sistine Chapel
- Live guide
- Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Small-group tour
What’s not included
- Pickup/drop-off
- Gratuities
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