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Early Morning Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel semiprivate tour

6 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Rome, Italy
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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This tour allows you to enjoy an infinite number of masterpieces. All this with absolute calm and peace without being stressed out by huge crowds pushing you around during normal visiting hours. Imagine walking through these magnificently adorned halls without the noise of hundreds of bustling tourists. This is an exclusive service that will allow you to visit the Vatican Museums in their full splendor and the Sistine Chapel! The Basilica will be explained from the outside - no internal visit included

What's Included

  • Priority tickets
  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation from/to Hotel
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

viale
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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Vatican Museums

The Vatican Museums are one of the world most visited museum complexes. Your guide will show you masterpieces by many of the world most important Renaissance and Baroque artists, as well as works from ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Your guide will accompany you to discover Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel which sits alongside works by Botticelli,Perugino and Bernini.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Square

You will be lead to St. Peter's Square and the Basilica will be explained from the outside - not internal visit is foreseen. After the tour you can decide to enter on your own to visit it.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
  • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starting time. The guide will leave from the meeting point 15 minutes after the tour starting time. In case of delay beyond 15 minutes, no refund will be given.
  • The Basilica will be explained from the outside - no internal visit included

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Early Morning Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel semiprivate tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-127433P10

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Priority tickets
  • Professional English Speaking Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation from/to Hotel

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Dress code required to enter the places of worship and selected museums. Shorts or sleeveless tops are not allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The entrance might not be permitted for the ones who do not respect these rules.
  • The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
  • Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starting time. The guide will leave from the meeting point 15 minutes after the tour starting time. In case of delay beyond 15 minutes, no refund will be given.
  • The Basilica will be explained from the outside - no internal visit included
  • Tickets costs - Adult: €25 - Reduced: €15 (ages 7–17) Free: Children under 6 years old are admitted free of charge.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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