Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums Early Entrance
Product code: 3363 Overview
Don’t miss this chance to visit the Sistine Chapel as a real VIP. If you hate the crowds and you want to admire this little gem in absolute peace, this ticket-only tour is the perfect choice for you.
VIP entry means a privileged access to the Sistine Chapel through a special door before other groups and before the general public. After the Sistine Chapel, you will be free to tour the Vatican Museums at your own pace.
Once known as Cappella Magna, the chapel derives its name from Pope Sixtus IV, who restored it between the years 1477 and 1480. Since then, this special place has served as a location of religious as well as functionary papal activity. Today it is the hall where the papal conclave takes place, the process by which a new pope is elected.
The fame and fortune of the Sistine Chapel comes mainly from the world-renowned frescos that decorate its interior, especially the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment by the Tuscan sculptor and painter Michelangelo.
After the Sistine Chapel, you will be free to tour the Vatican Museums at your own pace.
Highlights
- Early admission to the Sistine Chapel through a privileged access
- Explore The Sistine Chapel with no crowds
- Enjoy a flexible schedule to visit the Vatican Museums at your pace
Good to Know
Scheduling: Semi-Private Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 5 hours
Skip the Line
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
This tour departs daily at 7:20am except on Sundays and religious holidays- This tour does not operate on the 2nd of April, 1st of May, 29th of June, August the 14th and 15th
Easy CancellationCancel up to 1 day in advance for a full refund
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Cut-off Time Available to be booked until 2 days before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.
Inclusions
- Priority admission ticket
Exclusions
- Audioguide
- Tour guide
- Transport
Meeting Point
Our meeting point is at 7:15 am on the steps near the bar caffé Vaticano (Viale Vaticano, 100) opposite side of the Vatican museums entrance.
Know Before You Go
- If you have a metal coated pacemakers, all relevant paperwork/ID cards should be carried for security checks
- This tour visits religious sites, and there is a dress code to be observed. Visitors must be dressed appropriately: no sleeveless blouses, no miniskirts, no shorts, and no hats are allowed.
- The following must be left in the cloakroom: suitcases; backpacks and containers with dimensions larger than 40 x 35 x 15 centimeters; bags and packs that are cumbersome, except for small-sized bags that are carried on the shoulder and don't jut out more than 15 centimeters; any umbrella with a spike tip, and umbrellas of medium and large size; walking sticks (except those required by disabled visitors); tripods for cameras and video cameras; and signage of any kind.
- The cloakroom staff will accept visitors’ bags and personal belongings (regardless of their form, material or dimension), with the exception of clothing items, hats, and portable umbrellas.
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Reviewed by Richard Cruze
GB
December 16, 2023
GB
December 16, 2023
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tour guide is fluent in English and most enthusiastic and spent time taking many family photos of the people in her group which all will cherish forever. It was a more than pleasurable way to learn much about the sites and her passion. Thanks.
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Reviewed by T Kovács
HU
December 16, 2023
HU
December 16, 2023
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Had a great time on this tour. We had a wonderful guide who really knew the area. Not to be missed. I recommended for those who are seeking a unique tour.
Reviewed by sdcole1961
GB
December 16, 2023
GB
December 16, 2023
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We had a great day, the tour was super well organized, our guide was fun and shared with us a ton of interesting facts, he gave us great advice about what to do or see during our free time. Booking the tour was super easy and we were picked up and dropped off on time. I highly recommend this tour.
Reviewed by Alice F
GB
December 16, 2023
GB
December 16, 2023
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This was the first time I had ever taken a private tour and it was so worth it. We
liked it. Thank you very much.
Reviewed by Eric
US
December 16, 2023
US
December 16, 2023
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We enjoyed this tour because our tour guide spoke perfect English and she knew everything related to the trip. She was able to answer all of our questions and we would recommend the tour.
Reviewed by Armina
BS
December 16, 2023
BS
December 16, 2023
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Excellent tour, thanks to my tour guide. My 12 and 10 year olds were fascinated with her. So did we. She kept their attention during the whole tour. We had a lovely and full of information day. Highly recommended. Thanks!!!
Reviewed by Nisrina K
SE
December 16, 2023
SE
December 16, 2023
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With this combined tour we had the chance to have a wonderful time! I was lucky because I had this tour. I won't forget that tour. In the future, I will try again. Thank you very much.
Reviewed by Finola
IE
December 15, 2023
IE
December 15, 2023
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A FANTASTIC, VERY INSIGHTFUL AND INTERESTING TOUR THROUGH THE TOUR THANKS.
Reviewed by Isa
NL
December 15, 2023
NL
December 15, 2023
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We enjoyed our tour guide. His advice, proactiveness in sending our itinerary with reminders and prompt assistance helped us a lot! He was the helpline who was always there. Thanks.
Reviewed by Marian
US
December 15, 2023
US
December 15, 2023
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We had an amazing guide on this tour. She was informative, courteous and very pleasant to talk to. I broke my camera and she went way out of her way to take me to an electronic store to buy a new camera. I thought that was so nice of her to do. I highly recommend.
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