Vatican: Museums & Sistine Chapel Semi-Private Morning Tour

4.8
(32 reviews) Rome, Italy

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Skip the line and enjoy exclusive morning access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Behind the walls of the world’s smallest country stands one of humanity’s greatest collections: 11 museums, more than 7 kilometers of corridors and over 2,000 rooms showcasing the genius of the Renaissance and the power of the Papacy.
Walk through the Gallery of Maps, the Hall of Tapestries, and Raphael’s Rooms, where every detail tells a story of art and ambition.
Stand in awe before masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio and Michelangelo, whose vision transformed Western art.
The highlight is the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s ceiling and his monumental Last Judgment offer a breathtaking encounter with timeless beauty.
Guided by an expert, uncover hidden details and fascinating legends that bring the Vatican’s treasures to life.
Every step through the Vatican is a step into timeless beauty, book your journey now and make Rome unforgettable

What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional guide
Priority Access to the Vatican Museums
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Tickets to Saint Peter's Dome
Visit to Saint Peter's Dome

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza della Città Leonina, 6

Meet your guide at Piazza della Città Leonina, in front of the Bar Leonina.

End point
Vatican Museums

Your guide will escort you out of the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy visiting the most beautiful Basilica, Saint Peter Basilica in the world at your own pace after the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Vatican Museums

    With your priority access ticket, you will enter the Vatican Museums and follow your guide through some of the most impressive galleries in the world. You will walk along the Gallery of Maps, admire the Hall of Tapestries, and explore Raphael’s Rooms, where every wall is covered in Renaissance masterpieces. As you move through more than 7 kilometers of corridors and 11 museums, your guide will point out works by Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Caravaggio, and Michelangelo, helping you understand the history, symbolism, and papal legacy behind these treasures. You will experience one of the richest art collections on the planet.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Sistine Chapel

    Your visit continues inside the Sistine Chapel, the most iconic space in the Vatican Museums. Here you will stand beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes, including the world-famous Creation of Adam, and look upon the monumental Last Judgment above the altar. Before entering, your guide will give you all the essential explanations, as silence is required inside. Once there, you will have the rare chance to admire one of humanity’s greatest artistic achievements — a moment that combines art, history and faith in a breathtaking way.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The Experience Include Tickets of the Monument.
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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