Early Morning Vatican Tour With Sistine Chapel And Direct Access To Saint Peters Basilica Church Without Line
Tour Overview
Discover one of the world's most important collections of art before the crowds arrive with a pre-booked entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Access the Vatican Museums an hour before the general public is admitted, and wander the corridors, courtyards, and galleries of art, antiquities, and ancient maps without the usual hassle. Find yourself in the smallest county in the world in Vatican City. What it lacks in size it makes up for by the immense list of art it puts at your disposal. Marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, and other craftsmen of the Renaissance. See historic maps by ancient cartographers, and stunning sculptures from Ancient Greece. Save the best for last as you enter the Sistine Chapel and admire Michelangelo's fresco of "The Last Judgment" on the altar wall. Pause to reflect on this masterpiece of the Renaissance, depicting the Second Coming of Christ and final and eternal judgment by God of all humanity.
Highlights
- Enjoy the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums before the crowds arrive.
- Skip the lines to enter the vast galleries of the Vatican Museums.
- See where the cardinals elect a new leader of the Holy See.
- Pause for reflection as you look at Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment".
- Wander the galleries of art collected by popes over centuries.
- Access to the Vatican Museum,Sistine Chapel,PinecourtYard,Belvedere,Gallery of Tapestries and the famous Raphael rooms, masterpieces of art in some of the 1,400 rooms of the Vatican Museums.
- See Michelangelo's famous "Creation of Adam" fresco in the Sistine Chapel.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Skip-the-line tickets
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
Meeting Point
Viale Vaticano 98. Infront of Hotel T-Mark (OUTSIDE NOT INSIDE)
Important Information
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking. Comfortable shoes are recommended. Late arrivals will not be granted access. Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the starting time Please bring a valid ID for children (6-18) to be admitted AND Valid Student ID to get Student Discounts. Children under the age of 5 go free and do Not need a reservation. This tour is unable to accommodate visitors with wheelchairs or with walking disabilities. Entrance into the Vatican is subject to a strict dress code. Shoulders and knees must be covered. No low-cut or sleeveless tops or shorts will be permitted. Clients that do not adhere to the dress code will not be permitted entry to the Sistine Chapel And St. Peter Basilica Church. The local tour provider cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. There will be an airport-style security check before you enter St. Peter's Basilica; please leave liquids and sharp items at home. Access to St. Peter's Basilica and the Square may be closed in the morning ofWEDNESDAY due to the Papal Audience Schedule changes are always possible so please check your email regularly for eventual timetable updates. All visitors must go through a metal detector security Line.
Total Price
All Sales Final
Tickets are non-refundable. Please check tour details carefully.
Arrive 20 mins early
Late arrivals cannot be accommodated.