Sistine Chapel @ its best! First time slot Vatican Museums access

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Duration2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

- Early entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Designed to avoid the big crowds
- Access limited but granted with this tour to Saint Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel
- PhD archaeologist or historian of art as tour guide
- You skip the line with this tour
- All included, no extra fees

What's included

  • Professional guide art historian or archaeologist
  • Local guide
  • Sistine Chapel brochure
  • Headsets for a group of 6 pax or more
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Ticket fees
  • Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect

  1. Vatican Museums
    1h 45m · Admission ticket included
    - Terrace with overwhelming view of saint Peter’s basilica and Vatican gardens
    - Court of the pine cone
    - Gallery of the candelabras
    - Gallery of the tapestries
    - Gallery of the geographical maps
    - Raphael’s rooms
  2. Sistine Chapel
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    - Frescos by Michelangelo
    - Private Chapel of the Pope
    - Location of the Conclave
  3. St. Peter's Basilica
    30m
    - Biggest Catholic Church in the world
    - Canopy by Bernini
    - Relics of Saint Peter
    - Pietà by Michelangelo
    - Saint John Paul II's tomb

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will meet you at the entrance to the Vatican Museums, at a gate surmounted by the statues of Michelangelo and Raphael, holding a sign with written Rome in tours
If you come by taxi (12-15 euro) it takes around 10-15 minutes as long as your accommodation is within the historical center

End point

You'll be
- 12 minutes walking distance far from Ottaviano metro stop (red line A)
- 8 minutes walking distance from Piazza Risorgimento and the closest taxi stand
- 11 minutes walking distance from Castel Sant'Angelo and an additional 13 minutes to get to Piazza Navona and start the city stroll!

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
  • A current valid ID is required the day of the tour only for student under 26 with a valid student card or under 18
  • In rare cases of closure of Saint Peter's Basilica due to liturgical ceremonies inside, the amount of time spent in the Museums will be extended
  • For people with mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, please contact us so the itinerary can be customized to your needs on a private tour
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Vatican Museums

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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