Sistine Chapel First Entry Experience with Vatican Museums

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Pass By: Vatican City, Vatican City, Lazio

Indulge in the exclusive First Entry Experience at the Vatican Museums, where you'll have the privilege of admiring the Sistine Chapel at its absolute best – a tranquil and awe-inspiring encounter, far from the usual bustling crowds.

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

En route to the Sistine Chapel, marvel at the phenomenal art collections throughout the various galleries of the Vatican Museums. Your guide will highlight the most iconic pieces, ensuring an unforgettable exploration of the Vatican's treasures.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

Upon reaching the Sistine Chapel, relish the opportunity to immerse yourself in its beauty. Unlike the crowded afternoons, you'll now have ample time and space to truly appreciate this remarkable space. Critics hail Michelangelo's frescoes as unparalleled in scale, technical skill, and composition. Witness the awe-inspiring "Creation of Adam" and the majestic "The Last Judgment" up close, experiencing these 15th-century masterpieces in a way that's intimate and unforgettable.

Duration: 20 minutes

• First Entrance into the Vatican Museums
• First Entry Experience to the Sistine Chapel
• Entrance Tickets and Reservation Fees
• Small group of 12 people or less
• Expert, English-speaking guide
• Guaranteed to skip the lines
• Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
• Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
• St Peter's Basilica, the grottos and the dome: After the tour, you may visit these attractions on your own. Your tour will end at the front of St Peter's Basilica, which is a very convenient location to leave for lunch, visit the Vatican bookstore, visit the Vatican post office, enter St Peter's Basilica, continue to the grottos below St Peter's or climb to the dome. Your tour guide will be happy to point you in the right direction!
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• Please note: Due to the current circumstances and regulations, the Vatican currently opens at 8:30am instead of 8:00am. However, by arriving at the line 30 minutes before the doors open, you will be one of the first visitors to enter the Sistine Chapel and enjoy the Museums in peace before the crowds arrive.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

08:00 AM

Sistine Chapel, 00120, Vatican City

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

1 hour 30 minutes