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
-
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.
Customer Reviews
- Excellent 5
- Very Good 4
- Average 3
- Poor 2
- Terrible 1
-
(1315) -
(636) -
(0)
-
(0)
-
(0)
Excellent
4.5
Add new review
Reviewed by Amir
PK
December 13, 2023
PK
December 13, 2023
Rating
Our guide helped to make it a great one! This was a truly excellent tour everything went to plan it was our first time booking the privatetour and after this tour we booked several more. Best tour!!!
- Comments (0)
- Photos (0)
Reviewed by Linda P
GB
December 12, 2023
GB
December 12, 2023
Rating
he guide was great. Flexible with the timetable, good on the roads, helpful with advice on the food, efficient with the narrative. Absolutely enjoyed our tour yesterday and we recommend this tour thanks.
Reviewed by Janeglasgow2
GB
December 12, 2023
GB
December 12, 2023
Rating
What an amazing tour, well worth every penny we spent. Enjoyed every minute and definitely needs a 5 star rating! Thank you to all of the team.
Reviewed by Monica M
ES
December 12, 2023
ES
December 12, 2023
Rating
I was not disappointed and Thank you for looking after us and we have no hesitation in recommending this tour to all of our friends.
Reviewed by Fenna T
NL
December 11, 2023
NL
December 11, 2023
Rating
This was a great tour I love very much an awesome tour guide, and she accommodated our needs during on tour. A perfect tour guide to have and I will highly recommend.
Reviewed by I Meinique
MC
December 11, 2023
MC
December 11, 2023
Rating
The tour is nice and I felt safe during the tour. He was a very nice tour guide and he made sure that I get the right service. thanks.
.
Reviewed by R Thompson
GB
December 11, 2023
GB
December 11, 2023
Rating
My boyfriend and I went on a cruise for my birthday. We decided to make it extra special by booking this private tour AND it was a GREAT idea.. We really enjoyed it....the tour guide explained to us exactly what we were hoping to get!! We were both very pleased with the tour!
Reviewed by M Martinez
ES
December 11, 2023
ES
December 11, 2023
Rating
We had an absolutely amazing time! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, charismatic, and entertaining. She greatly enhanced our experience. We enjoyed every minute of it!
Reviewed by Mary
TH
December 11, 2023
TH
December 11, 2023
Rating
My guide made it a great day, he was very knowledgeable and fun to spend the day with. Make sure to request our guide if you take this tour. THANKS.
.
Reviewed by Dawn Tennent
GB
December 10, 2023
GB
December 10, 2023
Rating
this was our first visit with this tour company. We were extremely pleased with the tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and friendly. She went out of her way to ensure our visit was a success, even helping my wife find some local shops for gifts she wanted. We definitely recommend this company.
© Copyright 2025s Private Tour Inc. All Rights Reserved.