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Early Bird Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel guided Walking Tour

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Maximize your Vatican Museums experience with exclusive early entry, allowing you to explore without the typical crowds.

You’ll enter the museums around 8 a.m., enjoying privileged access before the rush. Led by your expert guide, you’ll wander through grand galleries and ornate rooms, where insightful storytelling brings centuries of art and history to life.

Admire timeless masterpieces and explore the breathtaking Gallery of Maps, showcasing vibrant 16th-century cartography. Wander through the stunning Belvedere Courtyard, a serene oasis of classical elegance within the Vatican Museums

Following an exclusive route, you’ll reach the Sistine Chapel ahead of the crowds. Here, take your time to appreciate Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including the iconic Creation of Adam, in a more serene and intimate atmosphere.

This early-access Vatican tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Vatican’s timeless art and rich history before the day’s bustle begins.

What's Included

  • Early access to the Vatican Museums
  • Helpline and assistance
  • Earphones
  • Pick-up and mobility
  • Tips
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Tunisi
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

After completing the tour, customers exit directly onto St. Peter's Square.

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

Immerse yourself in centuries of art and culture at the Vatican Museums, one of the world's most renowned art collections. Housed within the Vatican City, these museums boast an extraordinary collection amassed by popes over centuries.Beyond the Sistine Chapel, visitors will encounter a vast array of masterpieces. Explore the Raphael Rooms and marvel at the frescoes that defined the High Renaissance. The Pinacoteca houses a treasure trove of paintings by renowned artists such as Raphael, Caravaggio, and Leonardo da Vinci.For art and history enthusiasts, the Vatican Museums offer a journey through time. Explore the ancient world in the Pio-Clementino Museum with iconic sculptures like the Apollo del Belvedere and the Laocoön. Delve into the mysteries of ancient Egypt and Etruria in the Gregorian Egyptian Museum and the Gregorian Etruscan Museum.
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is renowned for its stunning frescoes, particularly Michelangelo's masterpieces.The chapel's ceiling is adorned with breathtaking scenes from the Book of Genesis, painted by Michelangelo between 1508 and 1512. These frescoes, including the iconic creation of Adam, are considered one of the greatest artistic achievements of the Renaissance.On the chapel's altar wall, Michelangelo's later work, "The Last Judgment," is a powerful and awe-inspiring depiction of the end of the world. This monumental fresco covers the entire wall and is filled with intricate details and dramatic figures. Beyond Michelangelo's masterpieces, the chapel's walls are decorated with vibrant frescoes by other Renaissance masters, including Botticelli, Perugino, and Ghirlandaio. These works depict scenes from the lives of Moses and Christ and showcase the artistic talent of the era.
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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
  • In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Early Bird Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel guided Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Early Bird Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel guided Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Early access to the Vatican Museums.
  • Helpline and assistance.
  • Earphones.
  • Access to Sistine Chapel.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Pick-up and mobility.
  • tips.
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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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Accessibility information for the Early Bird Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel guided Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Early Bird Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Early access to the Vatican Museums
  • Helpline and assistance
  • Earphones
  • Access to Sistine Chapel
  • Professional guide
  • Pick-up and mobility
  • Tips

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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