Early Access Sistine Chapel Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Vatican Museums
- Explore Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel
- Small group ensures personalized attention
- Early morning visit for a serene experience
- Expert guide shares historical insights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority entry to the Vatican Museums
- Guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
- Small group experience (maximum 6 people)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point
Start Location
Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy, Roma, IT
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Bring a valid ID for entry into the Vatican Museums.
- Photography is allowed, but flash and tripods are prohibited.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- A dress code is required in places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered by both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress codes
- Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking inside is strictly forbidden. In the Express Access to the Sistine Chapel Tour the first 30 minutes of the tour are held outside of the Museums in order to give you a comprehensive explanation before entering the chapel.
- Vatican management maintains the right to delay the opening of the Sistine Chapel for religious reasons, in this case the guide will modify the itinerary and extend your visit of the museums to ensure you make the most of your time before access to the Sistine Chapel is permitted.
- IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
Traveler reviews
Hands Down Best Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel Tour
Lucy was an amazing guide on our Early Entry visit to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums today. You can see immediately that she is very passionate about what she does and made our experience unforgettable. Her knowledge of every aspect of the tour was amazing, there was no question she didn’t answer without even thinking and explained everything we saw in great detail. She was so kind to take some pictures of us in all of the best stops on the tour and 1000% I would do the tour again. Lucy gave us some excellent recommendations for anything we didn’t get to see on the tour as well as shopping and sending post cards from the Vatican Post Office. As a Travel Agent, I will always recommend my clients take this tour when they are in Rome. It is a must-do, especially if you enjoy a small group with an amazing tour guide and company. Everything was smooth from start to finish, which is not easy in Rome. Grazie Mille Lucy and Liv Tours!!! ❤️🇮🇹⛪️
Ask for Lorenza!
Lorenza was incredible! She’s knowledgeable, hilarious, attentive, and efficient. Could not ask for better qualities. I wish I could take her everywhere!
Knowledgeable
Worth the price for a semi private tour. Tour guide ensured we saw everything on the list. Massimo was knowledgeable, and friendly.
Highly recommend to miss the crowds.
Great tour. Missed the crowds and got educated about all the top attractions of interest. Tour included museum, Sistine Chapel and the St. Peter basilica. Guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend. Plus was able to grab a coffee before we started.
10/10
Monica was amazing! She was so helpful and made the experience so fun