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Early Morning Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Sculpture in the courtyard of the Vatican Museums
Early morning guided tour group at the Laocoön and His Sons statue in the Vatican Museums, admiring the unique architecture and artwork
Guide with tour group at Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museum
Visitors exploring Chiaramonti museum in Vatican Museums

Skip the crowds and experience some of the greatest Renaissance art at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with an early morning tour with an expert guide.

Highlights

  • Worried about the crowds? Don't be. Get a head start and be among the first to enter the Vatican Museums with this tour.

  • Hunt down some of the Museum's most iconic artworks, including the Torso Belvedere and Lacoon and Sons.

  • Experience the artistry of The Last Supper within the hallowed halls of the Sistine Chapel with your expert guide.

  • Discover the grandeur of the St Peter's Basilica, or take in the panoramic views at the St Peter's Dome. Choose your ideal experience during checkout.

  • Did you know that the dome of St Peter's Basilica is so large that it could hold the entire dome of the Pantheon inside it!

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry

  • Guided tour of St Peter's Basilica (as per option selected)

  • Entry to St Peter's Dome (as per option selected)

  • Expert English-speaking guide

  • Headsets

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from United States, France, Australia and over 16 countries have loved this experience
FERRIER Pascal

Ferrier

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our guide was very pleasant. But the big advantage of the guided tour is that you get to spend time in the Sistine Chapel! And you don't have to queue to get into the Basilica.
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Chjristopher Passodelis

Chjristopher

5/5

Nov, 2024

The tour guide was fantastic. She was so knowledgeable about the artwork and the history. We really enjoyed the tour. It was way better than we expected.
Timothy Brian Bennett

Timothy

5/5

Nov, 2024

Our guide, Oxana, was fun, friendly and very knowledgeable. Every room was overwhelming and as an art lover, I felt elated to be in the Vatican Museums.
Grenier  Marie

Grenier

5/5

Nov, 2024

The guide Eleonora was great! We learned a lot thanks to her, and all in a very lively way! She's a really good guide, and her background as an archaeologist gives us a broader, more vivid view!
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VASILIKI SIALMA

Vasiliki

5/5

Oct, 2024

This walking tour in the Vatican city was one of the highlights of our vacation in Rome. The Vatican Museuns, The Capela Sistina , Saint Peter's Basilica are beautiful, they are masterieces, but I have to say that our guide Rita made this experience personal and interesting. We highly recommend this early morning tour!

Beat the crowds, early morning!

Early birds, this tour is your best bet to explore the Vatican with fewer people around! Get ahead of the crowds by entering the museum before the crowds start pouring with your fast-track entry. Start your experience at the Vatican Museums and move on to explore the famous Torso Belvedere and Lacoon and Sons with your expert guide.

Uncover masterpieces at the Vatican

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking artistry of Michelangelo's Last Supper within the hallowed Sistine Chapel. Your expert guide will shed light on the history and process of the Biblical-painted ceilings by Michelangelo. Extend your exploration to St Peter's Basilica, or elevate your experience with a climb to the summit of St Peter's Dome for panoramic views of Rome. These optional add-ons can be selected during checkout, ensuring a fully customized Vatican adventure tailored to your interests.

Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable shoes as the experience requires a fair amount of walking.

What's not allowed

  • Strict dress code: knees, shoulders, and back must be covered for all guests.

  • Inside the Sistine Chapel, it's all about the quiet vibes. No chatting, no phones, and no photos, just pure admiration.

  • Luggage and/or large bags are not allowed inside the venue. You may drop off your bags with the free cloakroom service.

  • Pets and other small animals are not allowed in the venue.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • The Vatican Museums offer free wheelchair hire and free entry for visitors with mobility impairments (certified invalidity exceeding 74%) and a companion if required. Click here for the accessible route.

Additional information

  • The entrance to the Museums is timed. Be sure to select your activity starting time when booking. Once inside the Museums, you will be free to explore at your own pace.

  • Although not included in these tickets, access to St. Peter's Basilica is free but there could be a waiting line during peak season.

  • Please be aware that during the Jubilee Year, certain areas of the Vatican Museums may be inaccessible due to religious ceremonies. Additionally, entrance to St. Peter's Basilica may also experience unannounced closures. These circumstances are beyond our control. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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