Early Vatican Museums Tour: The Best of the Sistine Chapel

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Stop At: Vatican Museums, 00120, Vatican City

Your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you got a head start compared to most of the day's visitors, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Sphere within a Sphere, Pine Cone Courtyard Vatican Museums, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Inside the peaceful, Pinecone Courtyard you'll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.

Stop At: Stanze di Raffaello, Viale Vaticano, Vatican City Italy

During the day, the Raphael Rooms are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, when the Museums have just opened for the day, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, 00120, Vatican City

The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering first thing in the morning and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.

Duration: 1 hour

• Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums
• Skip the line ticket for St. Peter's Basilica
• Local English-speaking guide
• Expertly guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
• Headset
• Small groups of 15 people or fewer
• Guaranteed to skip the lines
• Entry/Admission - Stanze di Raffaello
• Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
• Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
• Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

• Gratuities
• Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
• Please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. Both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. We cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. It is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas.
• While the Vatican Museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the Museums. We advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements
• The tour is in English
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team to make alternative arrangements.
• Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Antico Caffè Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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

4 hours