Early Vatican Museums Tour: The Best of the Sistine Chapel

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From EUR 99

4.70
870 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

Enter the Sistine Chapel at the most peaceful time of day to enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpiece in serenity and embark on a thorough guided tour of the Vatican Museums, ending at the awe-inspiring St. Peter's Basilica. There's no better way to see the highlights of the Vatican without the crowds that descend upon the galleries later in the day. Not a morning person? Book the Afternoon Vatican Museums Tour with Sistine Chapel for a relaxed afternoon visit after the crowds have left for the day.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The tour is in English.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.

All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.

Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.

Please note: starting December 2024, access to St. Peter's Basilica may be limited due to the Vatican's Jubilee Year 2025, which includes special events and ceremonies. These closures are determined by the Vatican and are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

All participants must provide their full names, dates of birth, and passport/nationality details at the time of booking. The information must exactly match what is listed on the ID or passport. Name changes are not allowed. Failure to supply this information will lead to the cancellation of your booking.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Guests can stay and enjoy time at their leisure after the tour finishes

Small groups of 15 people or fewer

Expertly guided tour of the Vatican

Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums

Skip the line ticket for St. Peter's Basilica (AM Tour option only)

Gratuities

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Options

Early Access Vatican Museums

& St. Peter's Basilica: Enter Sistine Chapel at the most peaceful time of day on expertly guided tour of the Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica.

Closing Time Vatican Museums

& Sistine Chapel without crowd: Discover the Vatican Museums highlights & Sistine Chapel on a skip-the-line, small group guided tour without typical crowds.

Operated by Walks - Italy & Spain

Reviews

4.70

870 reviews

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  • Great experience! Our...

    Hayley S,

    Mar 11, 2025

    5.00

    Great experience! Our tour guide was fantastic! He definitely made the visit a memorable one! I would 100% recommend.

  • Vatican skip the line tour

    Terry G,

    Feb 26, 2025

    5.00

    Marco is a terrific guide, shared fascinating history and stories, navigated a complex set of buildings.

  • The Roma historian QUEEN !

    Kathy R,

    Feb 14, 2025

    5.00

    VALENTINA D. was fantastico ! Historian at its highest level (Storico al suo massimo Lovell) and being raised in Roma there was no doubt she knew her local city very well. Was sensitive (had a big heart ) to all persons in their walking capabilities on tour as I seen her be concerned of elders in the group. Would for sure RE-BOOK with Valentina when back in Roma

  • Best tour in years! Giulietta's the best

    David F,

    Jan 28, 2025

    5.00

    To summarize it, Giulietta was the best tour guide we've ever had!!! She was so knowledgeable and she does it with such passion! Wish I could get more tours with her. The tour experience felt so personalized and she was so attentive and conscious that there were kids and she still explained it in a way that they understood. I said and I reiterate it, she was the best tour guide I've had in a while!

  • Vatican and more

    Beth G,

    Jan 19, 2025

    5.00

    It’s excellent. Our guide was funny and knowledgeable. He was punctual and gave plenty of direction to bathroom breaks and speed of walking.