Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums Tour with First Entry
Important Info
The Sistine Chapel will be closed to the public from Monday, April 28, until further notice. The tour of the Vatican Museums will continue with the same duration and adapted itinerary, maintaining the quality of the guided experience.
Tour Details
We'll meet at the indicated time in Via Tunisi, number 4, near the main entrance of the Vatican Museums. Are you ready to discover one of the most visited places in Rome and the world?
Thanks to a first access tour, we'll visit the museums in the early hours of the morning, to enjoy preferential access and avoid the lines to enter one of the most important museums in the world and the largest collection of art of the Catholic Church.
Before entering, our guide will introduce the museums and explain in detail the history of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Throughout the tour, we'll have the chance to admire sculptures, paintings, and other works of art that span across multiple eras and styles.
One of the tour highlights will be our visit to the Sistine Chapel, famous for its impressive Michaelangelo frescos. Among the most striking paintings are The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. As well as being one of the most famous collections of paintings of all time, the Sistine Chapel is also where conclaves are held to elect each new Pope.
The guide will provide a detailed explanation of the history and art of this iconic hall before or after our time inside, always respecting the rules of silence. After a total of 3 hours, this tour will come to an end inside the museum.
Children Under 18
Children under 18 years old must always be accompanied by an adult. Bookings for more than 10 children per 1 adult are not allowed.
More Information
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
First access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Headphones to follow the guide's explanations
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- Reusable headsets are used.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Tourismotion Roma
Corporate name: NAFASP SLU
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can I go on this private tour with a group of school children?
A - No, it's not permitted to do this private tour with a group of school children. School trips require a special type of ticket.
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Q - Is there a cloakroom service at the Vatican?
A - There is a cloakroom service at the Vatican Museums. Once you have finished your visit, you can return to the Vatican Museums to collect your belongings.
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Q - Does this tour include a visit to the Bramante Staircase?
A - No, these staircases are not included as part of this tour.
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Q - Does this tour include a visit to the Sistine Chapel?
A - Yes, although the guide will not be able to provide explanations while inside as it is a place of worship. It is also forbidden to take photos and videos.
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Q - Can I bring a backpack?
A - Only small backpacks are permitted. Large backpacks or long umbrellas should be left at the cloakroom of the Vatican Museums.
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Q - Is it possible to bring a pram/pushchair?
A - No, unfortunately access to the Vatican Museums with prams/pushchairs is prohibited. They may be left at the museum's cloakroom before entering the museum.
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Q - How shall I dress?
A - One must be dressed appropriately in order to enter the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Shoulders and knees should be covered and low-cut tops should be avoided.
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Q - What is the maximum group size?
A - This tour is semi-private, so there will be a maximum of 20 people per group.
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Q - Does this tour include early access?
A - Yes, on this tour you skip the ticket office line, you only have to go through the metal detector checkpoint, which for security reasons is compulsory for everyone.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
4 Via Tunisi
