Early Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel guided Small group Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Maximize your Vatican Museums experience with exclusive early entry, allowing you to explore without the typical crowds in a small group!

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 in an intimate group

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Early access to the Vatican Museums

Helpline and assistance

Earphones

Access to Sistine Chapel

Pick-up and mobility

tips

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.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission 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.

30 minutes • Admission Included

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