Vatican Early Tour: Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Overview
Discover the highlights of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an official guide on this early access tour with a small group.
Enter the Vatican Museums right as they open for the day. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
Next, head to the Sistine Chapel, visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.
Note: Access to St. Peter's Basilica is not Included in this tour.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Admission to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Professional Guide
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Meeting Location
00120
Vatican City
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-144387P1
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- Professional Guide.
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica.
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Early Tour: Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Early Tour: Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Admission to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Professional Guide
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
