Early Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with St. Peter’s Square + Italian Aperitivo
Duration
4 hour(s)
Languages
English
Skip the line
Included
Enjoy early access to the Vatican Museums and avoid the usual crowds entirely
Learn about historical maps and tapestries in the Gallery of Maps and Tapestries
Explore Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and marvel at the Creation of Adam fresco
Experience St. Peter’s Basilica from within, admiring Michelangelo’s majestic dome
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Experience the magic of the Vatican before the crowds with our Early Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour, designed to give you a premium cultural experience in the heart of Rome. Begin your journey inside the Vatican Museums, where centuries of art and history await. Stroll through the Pio Clementino Gallery to admire iconic masterpieces like Laocoön and Apollo Belvedere, then continue to the Gallery of Maps, the elegant Candelabra Gallery, and the Gallery of Tapestries, featuring exquisite works by Raphael’s pupils.
Discover the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s frescoes, including the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment, offer a profound encounter with art and spirituality. Your tour continues directly into St. Peter’s Basilica through the magnificent Scala Regia, allowing you to explore the grandeur of Michelangelo’s dome and the world’s most important Christian church without crossing St. Peter’s Square. The experience concludes with a delightful Italian aperitivo near the Vatican, where you can savor authentic Roman bites paired with a refreshing drink, reflecting on a morning filled with art, history, and culture.
Skip-the-line entrance tickets
Professional licensed guide
Headsets
Pick-up service from centrally
Italian Aperitivo
Drop off service
Gratuities
Sun protection recommended: hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Camera
Wheelchair not accessible
Shorts, bare shoulders, and miniskirts are not permitted
Metal objects, backpacks, and umbrellas are prohibited
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