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Version 188 – February 15, 2024 12:44

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Version 187 – January 10, 2024 10:01

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  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements., walks / devour complies with all local government regulations. please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements.

Version 186 – December 12, 2023 19:35

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  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows. if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements., walks and devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.

Version 185 – December 12, 2023 18:52

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  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements., walks and devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.

Version 183 – December 11, 2023 10:35

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  • Pristine Sistine Early Morning Small Group Vatican Tour
  • Pristine Sistine Early Entrance Small Group Vatican Tour

Version 182 – December 11, 2023 10:34

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Version 181 – December 11, 2023 10:34

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Highlights
  • explore the vatican museums at the quietest time of day., gaze upon masterpieces by raphael, michelangelo, & bernini., learn from one of the best expert guides in rome., marvel at the awe-inspiring raphael rooms., skip the line at st. peter's basilica., visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds.
  • explore the vatican museums in peace and quiet., gaze upon masterpieces by raphael, michelangelo, & bernini., learn from one of the best expert guides in rome., marvel at the awe-inspiring raphael rooms., skip the line at st. peter's basilica., visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds.

Version 180 – December 11, 2023 10:34

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Full Description
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums right as they open for the day for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.

Version 179 – September 11, 2023 10:30

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Version 178 – June 02, 2023 11:33

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Description Summary
  • Be among the first visitors of the day to step into the Sistine Chapel and skip the line to enter St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public and enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace as you embark on a thorough guided tour. Be among the first visitors of the day to step into the Sistine Chapel and skip the line to enter St. Peter's Basilica.

Version 177 – May 22, 2023 10:16

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  • Departure Point:
  • Please meet at Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
  • Departure Point valid until 21st of May 2023:
  • Piazza del Risorgimento. Please meet at the green bar in the middle of the square called Bar l'Ottagono. The closest Metro stop is Ottaviano. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. Departure Point valid from 22nd of May 2023:
  • Please meet at Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
Address
  • Address:

  • Address 1: Piazza San Pietro
  • Address 2: St. Peter's Basilica
  • City: Città del Vaticano
  • Region:
  • Postal code: 00120
  • Country: VA
  • Latitude: 41.90216669999999
  • Longitude: 12.4539367

  • Country: IT
  • Notes: St. Peter's Basilica

  • Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/C5LWtx5o6Fct2cmg7?coh=178572&entry=tt
  • Address: Antico Caffè Candia, Via Candia, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy,

  • Address 1: Vatican Museum
  • Address 2:
  • City: Rome
  • Region: Lazio
  • Postal code:
  • Country: IT
  • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

  • Country: VA
  • Notes:

  • Directions:

Version 176 – May 22, 2023 10:14

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Know Before You Go
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements., walks and devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., please note meeting point location will change from 22nd of may 2023., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements., walks and devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements., walks and devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., please note meeting point location will change from 22nd of may 2023, the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements., walks and devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.

Version 175 – May 22, 2023 10:14

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Full Description
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.
  • Please note: The tour meeting point will change from the 22nd of May 2023 as described in the meeting point section.

Version 174 – May 16, 2023 12:55

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Know Before You Go
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., please note meeting point location will change from 22nd of may 2023., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements., walks and devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., please note meeting point location will change from 22nd of may 2023., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., please note meeting point location will change from 22nd of may 2023, the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team to make alternative arrangements., walks and devour comply with all local government regulations; please refer to the government website in the country of your tour for the most up-to-date information.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., please note meeting point location will change from 22nd of may 2023, the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information

Version 173 – April 21, 2023 11:54

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  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.
  • Please note: The tour meeting point will change from the 22nd of May 2023 as described in the meeting point section.
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.
  • Please note the tour meeting point is changing from the 22nd of May 2023 as described in the meeting point section.

Version 172 – April 21, 2023 11:26

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  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.
  • Please note the tour meeting point is changing from the 22nd of May 2023 as described in the meeting point section.
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.
  • Please note the tour meeting point is changing on the 22nd of May 2023 as described in the meeting point section.

Version 171 – April 21, 2023 11:17

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  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.
  • Please note the tour meeting point is changing on the 22nd of May 2023 as described in the meeting point section.
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art. 

Version 170 – April 21, 2023 11:06

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Full Description
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art. 
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.  
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art. 

Version 169 – April 21, 2023 11:04

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Know Before You Go
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., please note meeting point location will change from 22nd of may 2023., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., please note meeting point location will change from 22nd of may 2023, the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information

Version 168 – April 21, 2023 10:49

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  • Departure Point valid until 21st of May 2023:
  • Piazza del Risorgimento. Please meet at the green bar in the middle of the square called Bar l'Ottagono. The closest Metro stop is Ottaviano. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. Departure Point valid from 22nd of May 2023:
  • Please meet at Antico Café Candia, Via Candia, 153, 00192 Roma RM. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
  • Departure Point valid until 21st May 2023:
  • Piazza del At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.

Version 167 – April 21, 2023 10:46

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  • Departure Point valid until 21st May 2023:
  • Piazza del At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.
  • Departure Point valid until 21st May 2023:
  • At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.

Version 166 – April 21, 2023 10:45

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  • Departure Point valid until 21st May 2023:
  • At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.
  • Departure Point:
  • At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.

Version 165 – February 08, 2023 15:21

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  • Address:

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  • Address: Walks of Italy Tours, Via Caio Mario, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy,

  • Address: Bar L'Ottagona, centro piazza, Piazza del Risorgimento, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy,

Version 163 – January 20, 2023 11:17

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Know Before You Go
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., the special access passage between the sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica is closed on wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the easter ceremonies. on such days we will instead explore the magnificent pinacoteca gallery. , unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information

Version 162 – January 05, 2023 16:58

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Additional Info
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures during special celebrations/festivities, including the Easter ceremonies. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery. 
  •  
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements. 
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery. 
  •  
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements. 

Version 161 – January 05, 2023 16:24

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Description Summary
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public and enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace as you embark on a thorough guided tour. Be among the first visitors of the day to step into the Sistine Chapel and skip the line to enter St. Peter's Basilica.
  • In the early hours of the morning, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful, and this is when you'll enter. You'll also enjoy a full tour of the Raphael Rooms, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter's Basilica with an expert guide leading the way. 
Description
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public and enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace as you embark on a thorough guided tour. Be among the first visitors of the day to step into the Sistine Chapel and skip the line to enter St. Peter's Basilica. 
Full Description
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.  
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art. 
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide. 
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art. 

Version 160 – January 05, 2023 16:22

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Full Description
  • Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide. 
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.  
  • Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.  
  • Finish your tour by going to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art. 
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
Included
  • expertly guided tour of vatican museums and st. peter's basilica, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line ticket for vatican museums, skip the line ticket to st. peter's basilica, small groups of 15 people or fewer
  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line ticket for vatican museums, small groups of 15 people or fewer
Additional Info
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica is closed on Wednesdays and is subject to other unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery. 
  •  
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements. 

Version 159 – January 05, 2023 16:21

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Description
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public and enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace as you embark on a thorough guided tour. Be among the first visitors of the day to step into the Sistine Chapel and skip the line to enter St. Peter's Basilica. 
  • For over 13 years, the Pristine Sistine tour has been the quintessential early-entrance Vatican experience. It's been tweaked and tested to perfection in order to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. With special entrance an hour before the general public, you'll head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.

Version 158 – October 19, 2022 09:35

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Full Description
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
Know Before You Go
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. please contact the guest experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (italy) or 888-683-8670 (usa) to make alternative arrangements., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information, we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.

Version 157 – October 18, 2022 15:24

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  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra

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  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinacoteca Gallery.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinoteca Gallery.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra

Version 155 – October 03, 2022 15:36

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  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Note: The special access passage between the Sistine Chapel and St.Peter's Basilica is subject to unexpected closures. On such days we will instead explore the magnificent Pinoteca Gallery.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra

Version 154 – October 03, 2022 08:44

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  • explore the vatican museums in peace and quiet., gaze upon masterpieces by raphael, michelangelo, & bernini., learn from one of the best expert guides in rome., marvel at the awe-inspiring raphael rooms., skip the line at st. peter's basilica., visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds.
  • explore the vatican museums in peace and quiet., gaze upon masterpieces by raphael, michelangelo, & bernini., marvel at the awe-inspiring raphael rooms., skip the line at st. peter's basilica., visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds.

Version 153 – October 03, 2022 08:44

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  • explore the vatican museums in peace and quiet., gaze upon masterpieces by raphael, michelangelo, & bernini., marvel at the awe-inspiring raphael rooms., skip the line at st. peter's basilica., visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds.
  • explore the vatican museums in peace and quiet., gaze upon masterpieces by raphael, michelangelo, & bernini., skip the line at st. peter's basilica for a guided tour., visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds.

Version 152 – October 03, 2022 08:44

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  • explore the vatican museums in peace and quiet., gaze upon masterpieces by raphael, michelangelo, & bernini., skip the line at st. peter's basilica for a guided tour., visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds.
  • enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums, saving hours of waiting, explore the vatican museums in peace and quiet., visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds., with small groups of 15 people or fewer, you'll find it easy to interact with your guide

Version 151 – October 03, 2022 08:43

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Highlights
  • enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums, saving hours of waiting, explore the vatican museums in peace and quiet., visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds., with small groups of 15 people or fewer, you'll find it easy to interact with your guide
  • enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums, saving hours of waiting, visit the raphael rooms, thought by many to be as beautiful as the sistine chapel, before the vatican museums open to the public, visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds., with small groups of 15 people or fewer, you'll find it easy to interact with your guide

Version 150 – October 03, 2022 08:42

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  • enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums, saving hours of waiting, visit the raphael rooms, thought by many to be as beautiful as the sistine chapel, before the vatican museums open to the public, visit the stunning sistine chapel before the daytime crowds., with small groups of 15 people or fewer, you'll find it easy to interact with your guide
  • enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums, saving hours of waiting, enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, visit the raphael rooms, thought by many to be as beautiful as the sistine chapel, before the vatican museums open to the public, with small groups of 15 people or fewer, you'll find it easy to interact with your guide

Version 149 – October 03, 2022 08:41

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  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, Bernini's grandiose altarpiece, and so much more as you learn the stories and legends behind them. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, Pristine Sistine offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
Highlights
  • enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums, saving hours of waiting, enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, visit the raphael rooms, thought by many to be as beautiful as the sistine chapel, before the vatican museums open to the public, with small groups of 15 people or fewer, you'll find it easy to interact with your guide
  • enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums, saving hours of waiting, enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, visit the raphael rooms, thought by many to be as beautiful as the sistine chapel, before the museums open to the public, with small groups of 15 people or fewer, you'll find it easy to interact with your guide

Version 148 – October 03, 2022 08:39

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  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw tens of thousands of visitors over the course of the day—but at this hour of the morning, these historic and cultural treasures are yours alone.
  • Last but certainly not least, you'll head straight to St. Peter's Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines that are starting to form outside. End your morning with a full tour of the sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo's moving Pietà, 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw is many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone.
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra

Version 147 – October 03, 2022 08:37

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  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to the Vatican Museums for a complete tour of this stunning space. The sheer number of masterpieces will draw is many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone.
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone.
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra

Version 146 – October 03, 2022 08:36

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  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive just as the doors open to the public to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you can spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone.
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone.
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra

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  • In the early hours of the morning, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful, and this is when you'll enter. You'll also enjoy a full tour of the Raphael Rooms, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter's Basilica with an expert guide leading the way. 
  • In the early hours of the morning, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful, and this is when you'll enter. Marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wondrous ceiling art without the distracting crowds that come later in the day. You'll also enjoy a full tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica with an expert guide leading the way. 
Description
  • For over 13 years, the Pristine Sistine tour has been the quintessential early-entrance Vatican experience. It's been tweaked and tested to perfection in order to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. With special entrance an hour before the general public, you'll head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
Full Description
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms, you'll breeze past. Instead, you're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them peacefully. Your guide will point out out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone.
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra

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  • In the early hours of the morning, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful, and this is when you'll enter. Marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wondrous ceiling art without the distracting crowds that come later in the day. You'll also enjoy a full tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica with an expert guide leading the way. 
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful, and this is when you'll enter. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wonderous ceiling art, without the distracting crowds. A full tour of the Vatican Museums and phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery follows with your expert guide leading the way. 

Version 140 – March 31, 2022 10:26

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  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line ticket for vatican museums, small groups of 15 people or fewer
  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line ticket for vatican museums

Version 139 – March 31, 2022 09:16

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  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information, we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.

Version 138 – March 30, 2022 15:44

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  • gratuities, hotel pick-up / drop-off
  • gratuities

Version 137 – March 30, 2022 12:09

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  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • [Rephrase Below:]
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

Version 136 – March 30, 2022 12:00

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  • [Rephrase Below:]
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Rephrase Below:
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

Version 135 – March 30, 2022 12:00

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  • expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line ticket for vatican museums
  • breakfast in vatican museums (until 31st of feb 2022), expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line ticket for vatican museums

Version 134 – March 29, 2022 20:35

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  • Rephrase Below:
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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Version 132 – March 29, 2022 20:04

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  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful, and this is when you'll enter. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wonderous ceiling art, without the distracting crowds. A full tour of the Vatican Museums and phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery follows with your expert guide leading the way. 
  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wonderous ceiling art, without the distracting crowds. A full tour of the Vatican Museums and phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery follows with your expert guide leading the way. 

Version 131 – March 29, 2022 19:55

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  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wonderous ceiling art, without the distracting crowds. A full tour of the Vatican Museums and phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery follows with your expert guide leading the way. 
  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wonderous ceiling art, without the distracting crowds. A full tour of the  

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  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wonderous ceiling art, without the distracting crowds. A full tour of the  
  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wonderous ceiling art. 

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  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to marvel at Michelangelo's masterwork of frescoes and wonderous ceiling art. 
  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to enter before the crowds. 

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  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Thanks to our flagship tour you have special access to enter before the crowds. 
  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Step inside with our special access tour

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  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • An hour before it opens to the public, the Sistine Chapel is at its most peaceful. Step inside with our special access tour
  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.

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  • Covid Update. From August 6th, all Italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. This does not apply to children under 12. You can read more about it [here](https://www.dgc.gov.it/web/checose.html).

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  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Feb 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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Know Before You Go
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information, we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade (until january 31, 2022): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., walks comply with all local government regulations. you may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. please refer to italy government guidelines for the most up to date information, we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., free tour upgrade (until january 31, 2022): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.

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  • Departure Point:
  • At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.
  • Departure Point: At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.

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  • Free tour upgrade until Feb 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Feb 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Pinacoteca
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
Included
  • breakfast in vatican museums (until 31st of january 2022), expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line ticket for vatican museums
  • breakfast in vatican museums (until 31st of january 2022), expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line access to st. peter’s basilica, skip the line ticket for vatican museums

Version 85 – February 25, 2022 18:07

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Description
  • Free tour upgrade until Feb 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Feb 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • __*Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour* has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our flagship Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of the Vatican Museums including the phenomenal Pinacoteca Art Gallery.
  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our beloved Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of both the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica - all while using a restricted access door to gain instant access without waiting in line.
Description
  • Free tour upgrade until Feb 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • __*Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour* has been our flagship tour for over 13 years and really set us on the map.__ In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is inarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. Instead, we're headed straight for the Raphael Rooms. During the day these corridors are as busy as the Sistine Chapel. At this hour of the morning, however, while the Museums are still closed to the public, you'll have plenty of space to enjoy them. Your guide will give you the full tour they rarely deliver, pointing out where Raphael worked the faces of his gurus Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, into his frescoes.
  • Now that your eye has adjusted to world-famous masterpieces, you'll move onto the Sistine Chapel. You'll arrive at the door as the first regular groups are admitted, to visit at the most peaceful time of day. By now your guide will have given you a full run-down of Michelangelo's frescoes, including a detailed handout, so you spend every minute inside the Sistine Chapel in awestruck contemplation.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away to another incredible space. The Pinacoteca Gallery is the modern wing of the Vatican Museums and houses its most important artworks. Here you'll find paintings by Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael. This many masterpieces in one gallery would draw lines around the block anywhere else in the world, but in the context of the Vatican Museums and at this hour of the morning, may be yours alone. 
  • In pre-pandemic days many Vatican tours included skip the line access to St Peter's Basilica. Unfortunately this has been impossible since 2020, based on changes to access and routes. Recognising the importance of this stop on your Rome vacation however, our guides will end your Vatican tour at a special spot overlooking the dome of St Peter's Basilica. Here you'll learn about the history and architecture of this incredible church and get tips on what to look out for during an independent visit. From there the choice is yours. Grab lunch inside the Vatican Museums and continue your exploration of these incredible palaces, or follow the dome to St Peter's Basilica. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our *Pristine Sistine* (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Feb 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
Highlights
  • enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums, saving hours of waiting, enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, visit the raphael rooms, thought by many to be as beautiful as the sistine chapel, before the museums open to the public, with small groups of 15 people or fewer, you'll find it easy to interact with your guide
  • all 2021 tours include a free upgrade with breakfast on a terrace inside the vatican museums, enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums and st. peter’s basilica, saving hours of waiting, enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá", pause at all the highlights including the rooms painted by raphael containing his famed, "the school of athens"

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  • Free tour upgrade until Feb 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Jan 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Please note. Due to Covid restrictions the corridor between St. Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St. Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade (until january 31, 2022): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade (until december 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., free tour upgrade (until january 31, 2022): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., free tour upgrade (until december 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.

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  • breakfast in vatican museums (until 31st of december 2021), expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line access to st. peter’s basilica, skip the line ticket for vatican museums

Version 79 – January 14, 2022 16:02

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  • Free tour upgrade until Jan 31st, 2022: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Jan 31st, 2022, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Please note. Due to Covid restrictions the corridor between St. Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St. Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Please note. Due to Covid restrictions the corridor between St. Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St. Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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Version 73 – October 28, 2021 16:51

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  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Please note. Due to Covid restrictions the corridor between St. Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St. Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Please note. Due to Covid restrictions the corridor between St. Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St. Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
Included
  • breakfast in vatican museums (until 31st of december 2021), expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line access to st. peter’s basilica, skip the line ticket for vatican museums
  • breakfast in vatican museums (until 31st of december 2021), expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line ticket for vatican museums

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  • Covid Update. From August 6th, all Italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. They will also require a legal form of ID matching the vaccination or test results. This does not apply to children under 12. You can read more about it [here](https://www.dgc.gov.it/web/checose.html).

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  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our beloved Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of both the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica - all while using a restricted access door to gain instant access without waiting in line.
  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our beloved Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of both the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica - all while using a restricted access door to gain instant access without waiting in line.
Description
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Please note. Due to Covid restrictions the corridor between St. Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St. Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Please note. Due to Covid restrictions the corridor between St.Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St.Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Please note. Due to Covid restrictions the corridor between St.Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St.Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • __Please note.__ *Due to covid restrictions the corridor between St.Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St.Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour*
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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Description
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • __Please note.__ *Due to covid restrictions the corridor between St.Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporary closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St.Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour*
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Important note: Due to covid restrictions the corridor between St.Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporarily closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St.Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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Description
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Important note: Due to covid restrictions the corridor between St.Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporarily closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St.Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021:With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Important note: Due to covid restrictions the corridor between St.Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporarily closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St.Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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Description
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021:With this upgrade you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead. If you would like to purchase this upgraded tour for a date past Dec 31st, 2021, you can book our Pristine Sistine Tour with Breakfast.
  • Important note: Due to covid restrictions the corridor between St.Peter's Church & the Sistine Chapel is temporarily closed to the public. The distance between the two sites without this access means that a guided visit inside St.Peter's Basilica will not be possible. To make the most out of your visit, your guide will give you a full introduction to the Basilica and explain how to visit the Basilica on your own after the tour
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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Description
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

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  • breakfast in vatican museums (until 31st of december 2021), expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line ticket for vatican museums
  • breakfast in vatican museums (until 31st of october 2021), expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line ticket for vatican museums
Know Before You Go
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade (until december 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade (until october 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., free tour upgrade (until december 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., free tour upgrade (until october 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
Starts notes
  • Departure Point: At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.
  • Departure Point:
  • At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.

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  • Free tour upgrade until Dec 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.

Version 61 – October 06, 2021 15:44

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Version 59 – September 21, 2021 20:29

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  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Version 58 – September 21, 2021 19:36

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Version 57 – September 21, 2021 17:15

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Version 56 – July 28, 2021 21:18

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  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade (until october 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade (until october 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., our group tour route utilizes multiple staircases where elevator access is not easily available and would cause delays for the rest of the group. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility should contact us before joining our tour so we can arrange your visit., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends inside st. peter's basilica with access through a special entrance. should this entrance be closed on the day of your tour, your guide will extend your time in the vatican museums, present st. peter's basilica from the exterior, and allow you to visit on your own from the general entrance line., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., free tour upgrade (until october 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, this tour ends in st. peter's basilica, accessed through a special entrance. if this entrance is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will tour the exterior of st. peter's with you, and you are welcome to go inside on your own from the general entrance at the conclusion of your tour., we cannot accept wheelchairs on this group tour. our group route utilizes staircases where elevator access is not easily accessible. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility can contact us ([email protected]) so we can arrange your visit.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., free tour upgrade (until october 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, our group tour route utilizes multiple staircases where elevator access is not easily available and would cause delays for the rest of the group. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility should contact us before joining our tour so we can arrange your visit., this tour ends inside st. peter's basilica with access through a special entrance. should this entrance be closed on the day of your tour, your guide will extend your time in the vatican museums, present st. peter's basilica from the exterior, and allow you to visit on your own from the general entrance line.

Version 55 – July 28, 2021 20:42

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  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade (until october 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., our group tour route utilizes multiple staircases where elevator access is not easily available and would cause delays for the rest of the group. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility should contact us before joining our tour so we can arrange your visit., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends inside st. peter's basilica with access through a special entrance. should this entrance be closed on the day of your tour, your guide will extend your time in the vatican museums, present st. peter's basilica from the exterior, and allow you to visit on your own from the general entrance line., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., our group tour route utilizes multiple staircases where elevator access is not easily available and would cause delays for the rest of the group. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility should contact us before joining our tour so we can arrange your visit., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends inside st. peter's basilica with access through a special entrance. should this entrance be closed on the day of your tour, your guide will extend your time in the vatican museums, present st. peter's basilica from the exterior, and allow you to visit on your own from the general entrance line., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Know Before You Book
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., free tour upgrade (until october 31, 2021): in order to ensure early entrance, your tour will include an exclusive morning breakfast experience on a museum terrace inside the vatican. at this time, your participation in this breakfast is necessary to enter prior to the general public., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, our group tour route utilizes multiple staircases where elevator access is not easily available and would cause delays for the rest of the group. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility should contact us before joining our tour so we can arrange your visit., this tour ends inside st. peter's basilica with access through a special entrance. should this entrance be closed on the day of your tour, your guide will extend your time in the vatican museums, present st. peter's basilica from the exterior, and allow you to visit on your own from the general entrance line.
  • free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.

Version 54 – July 28, 2021 20:38

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Know Before You Go
  • all guests (including children) must bring id on the day of their tour., all guests must pass through security. for useful information/restrictions about your tour in the vatican museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html, due to the religious nature of the vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry., free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, if you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. we may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability. , only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the vatican museums. storage is available but please note you must return (about a 20-minute walk) to the entrance to pick up your items at the end of the tour., our group tour route utilizes multiple staircases where elevator access is not easily available and would cause delays for the rest of the group. those with wheelchairs and limited mobility should contact us before joining our tour so we can arrange your visit., the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows., this is a walking tour. guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty., this tour ends inside st. peter's basilica with access through a special entrance. should this entrance be closed on the day of your tour, your guide will extend your time in the vatican museums, present st. peter's basilica from the exterior, and allow you to visit on your own from the general entrance line., this tour is in english., tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas, while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.

Version 53 – July 28, 2021 20:33

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room

Version 52 – July 28, 2021 20:32

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Belvedere Courtyard
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square, Raphael Rooms, Belvedere Courtyard, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries

Version 51 – July 28, 2021 20:31

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square, Raphael Rooms, Belvedere Courtyard, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of the Candelabra, Gallery of the Maps, Gallery of the Tapestries
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room

Version 49 – July 28, 2021 17:00

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  • breakfast in vatican museums (until 31st of october 2021), expertly guided walking tour, headset, local english-speaking guide, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line ticket for vatican museums
  • breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace (until 31st of october 2021), expert walks tour guide, headset, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line ticket for vatican museums
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  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.

Version 48 – July 28, 2021 16:54

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  • breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace (until 31st of october 2021), expert walks tour guide, headset, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line ticket for vatican museums
  • breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace (until 31st of october 2021), expert walks tour guide, headsets, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line tickets for vatican museums

Version 47 – July 28, 2021 14:49

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Know Before You Go
  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas, while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas, while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
Know Before You Book
  • free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., from august 6th 2021, all italy sites we visit will require clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative covid test completed within 48 hours prior to entry. they will also require a legal form of id matching the vaccination or test results. more info on the italian government website, in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Raphael rooms (focusing on the Stanza della Segnatura)
  • Sistine Chapel again! (show how busy now)

Version 45 – July 26, 2021 23:49

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  • all 2021 tours include a free upgrade with breakfast on a terrace inside the vatican museums, enjoy skip the line access into the vatican museums and st. peter’s basilica, saving hours of waiting, enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá", pause at all the highlights including the rooms painted by raphael containing his famed, "the school of athens"
  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., all 2021 tours include a free upgrade with breakfast on a terrace inside the vatican museums, enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá", pause at all the highlights including the rooms painted by raphael containing his famed, "the school of athens"

Version 44 – July 26, 2021 23:48

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  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., all 2021 tours include a free upgrade with breakfast on a terrace inside the vatican museums, enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá", pause at all the highlights including the rooms painted by raphael containing his famed, "the school of athens"
  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá", pause at all the highlights including the rooms painted by raphael containing his famed, "the school of athens"

Version 43 – July 26, 2021 23:47

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  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá", pause at all the highlights including the rooms painted by raphael containing his famed, "the school of athens"
  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá", pause at all the highlights including the raphael rooms containing school of athens

Version 42 – July 26, 2021 23:46

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  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá", pause at all the highlights including the raphael rooms containing school of athens
  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá"

Version 41 – July 26, 2021 23:45

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  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., enter the vatican museums before the general public, visiting the sistine chapel before the daytime crowds, experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá"
  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - enter the sistine chapel before the general public, to see the chapel at its best!, - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá"

Version 40 – July 26, 2021 23:44

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  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - enter the sistine chapel before the general public, to see the chapel at its best!, - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., experience an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá"
  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - enter the sistine chapel before the general public, to see the chapel at its best!, - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., spend an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá"

Version 39 – July 26, 2021 23:43

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  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - enter the sistine chapel before the general public, to see the chapel at its best!, - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., spend an all-encompassing guided tour inside st. peter's basilica and see michelangelo's "pietá"
  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - enter the sistine chapel before the general public, to see the chapel at its best!, - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., - take a 1-hour guided tour of st peter’s basilica.

Version 38 – July 26, 2021 23:40

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  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal, unforgettable, and intimate experience inside the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal and intimate experience with the Vatican Museums.

Version 37 – July 26, 2021 23:40

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  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which are more beautiful than the next.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional Pietá, Bernini's enormous baldachin altarpiece. It is here within the basilica, a vast array of stories, tales, and anecdotes - each more unbelievable than the next - are presented by one of the best guides in Rome.
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal and intimate experience with the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which is more beautiful - the Sistine or these rooms... 
  • You'll stop off at all the highlights you passed earlier and a few extras, including the Belvedere Courtyard, where you'll find classical Greek and Roman works, and the phenomenal Raphael Rooms which many of our guides prefer even to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional *Pietá*, Bernini's enormous *baldachin* altarpiece, and a vast array of stories and anecdotes, telling the nearly unbelievable tale of how this incredible structure was built. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal and intimate experience with the Vatican Museums.
Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Vatican Museums
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • St. Peter's Square
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Raphael rooms (focusing on the Stanza della Segnatura)
  • Sistine Chapel again! (show how busy now)
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Raphael rooms (focusing on the Stanza della Segnatura)
  • Sistine Chapel again! (show how busy now)
  • St. Peter’s Basilica & Square

Version 36 – July 26, 2021 23:35

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  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds.
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand.
  • Just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums and their incomparable collection. You'll pause at all the highlights including the Belvedere Courtyard where classical Greek and Roman works of art await, the Stanze di Raffaello - the Raphael Rooms which expert guides and visitors alike debate which is more beautiful - the Sistine or these rooms... 
  • You'll stop off at all the highlights you passed earlier and a few extras, including the Belvedere Courtyard, where you'll find classical Greek and Roman works, and the phenomenal Raphael Rooms which many of our guides prefer even to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional *Pietá*, Bernini's enormous *baldachin* altarpiece, and a vast array of stories and anecdotes, telling the nearly unbelievable tale of how this incredible structure was built. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal and intimate experience with the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds. 
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Sistine Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand. 
  • Your guide will give you a full run-down of the Sistine Chapel masterpieces before you even enter the Museums, giving you a special handout to help you pick out the most wonderful details once you are inside. Speaking inside the chapel is forbidden but more than that, this is supposed to be a peaceful experience, so you'll get the most from your time if you spend it just staring at the art. Have questions about the details? No worries, you'll pass through with your guide for a second time later, so there will be plenty of time to ask.  
  • After 20 minutes inside the chapel, just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums. You'll stop off at all the highlights you passed earlier and a few extras, including the Belvedere Courtyard, where you'll find classical Greek and Roman works, and the phenomenal Raphael Rooms which many of our guides prefer even to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional *Pietá*, Bernini's enormous *baldachin* altarpiece, and a vast array of stories and anecdotes, telling the nearly unbelievable tale of how this incredible structure was built. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal and intimate experience with the Vatican Museums.

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  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the experience to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds. 
  • While most companies begin their tour in the first rooms - we breeze past. There will be time for these later but we have our eye on the prize - to find the Sistine Chapel as empty as it will be all day. Your expert Vatican guide will give you a full run-down of the masterpieces beheld within the Sistine Chapel before you enter, offering you a special handout, assisting in exploring all the color, movement, and details captured by Michelangelo's hand. 
  • Your guide will give you a full run-down of the Sistine Chapel masterpieces before you even enter the Museums, giving you a special handout to help you pick out the most wonderful details once you are inside. Speaking inside the chapel is forbidden but more than that, this is supposed to be a peaceful experience, so you'll get the most from your time if you spend it just staring at the art. Have questions about the details? No worries, you'll pass through with your guide for a second time later, so there will be plenty of time to ask.  
  • After 20 minutes inside the chapel, just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums. You'll stop off at all the highlights you passed earlier and a few extras, including the Belvedere Courtyard, where you'll find classical Greek and Roman works, and the phenomenal Raphael Rooms which many of our guides prefer even to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional *Pietá*, Bernini's enormous *baldachin* altarpiece, and a vast array of stories and anecdotes, telling the nearly unbelievable tale of how this incredible structure was built. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal and intimate experience with the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the logistics to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds. 
  • While most Vatican tours start with the rooms at the entrance to the Museums, like the Gallery of the Maps or the Gallery of Tapestries, we breeze past. There will be time for these later. We have our eye on the prize, finding the Sistine Chapel as empty it will be all day. 
  • Your guide will give you a full run-down of the Sistine Chapel masterpieces before you even enter the Museums, giving you a special handout to help you pick out the most wonderful details once you are inside. Speaking inside the chapel is forbidden but more than that, this is supposed to be a peaceful experience, so you'll get the most from your time if you spend it just staring at the art. Have questions about the details? No worries, you'll pass through with your guide for a second time later, so there will be plenty of time to ask.  
  • After 20 minutes inside the chapel, just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums. You'll stop off at all the highlights you passed earlier and a few extras, including the Belvedere Courtyard, where you'll find classical Greek and Roman works, and the phenomenal Raphael Rooms which many of our guides prefer even to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional *Pietá*, Bernini's enormous *baldachin* altarpiece, and a vast array of stories and anecdotes, telling the nearly unbelievable tale of how this incredible structure was built. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal and intimate experience with the Vatican Museums.

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  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Pristine Sistine has been our flagship tour for over 12 years and really set us on the map. In that time, we've tweaked and tested the logistics to create what is unarguably the best tour for any first-time visitor to the Vatican Museums. We secure special entrance an hour before the public and then head straight to the Sistine Chapel before any of the swelling daytime crowds. 
  • While most Vatican tours start with the rooms at the entrance to the Museums, like the Gallery of the Maps or the Gallery of Tapestries, we breeze past. There will be time for these later. We have our eye on the prize, finding the Sistine Chapel as empty it will be all day. 
  • Your guide will give you a full run-down of the Sistine Chapel masterpieces before you even enter the Museums, giving you a special handout to help you pick out the most wonderful details once you are inside. Speaking inside the chapel is forbidden but more than that, this is supposed to be a peaceful experience, so you'll get the most from your time if you spend it just staring at the art. Have questions about the details? No worries, you'll pass through with your guide for a second time later, so there will be plenty of time to ask.  
  • After 20 minutes inside the chapel, just as the crowds are beginning to arrive, you'll be whisked away for a full tour of the Vatican Museums. You'll stop off at all the highlights you passed earlier and a few extras, including the Belvedere Courtyard, where you'll find classical Greek and Roman works, and the phenomenal Raphael Rooms which many of our guides prefer even to the Sistine Chapel.
  • Finally, you'll take a special-access passage via the Sistine Chapel to skip the entrance lines at St. Peter's Basilica and walk right into Christendom's most awe-inspiring basilica. Here your expert guide will treat you to a full tour that includes Michelangelo's emotional *Pietá*, Bernini's enormous *baldachin* altarpiece, and a vast array of stories and anecdotes, telling the nearly unbelievable tale of how this incredible structure was built. 
  • Entering before the crowds with an expert art historian guide, our Pristine Sistine Chapel Tour (the original Walks tour) offers you the most personal and intimate experience with the Vatican Museums.
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.

Version 33 – July 26, 2021 23:23

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  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 

Version 32 – July 26, 2021 23:22

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  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure that you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 

Version 31 – July 26, 2021 23:21

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  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st, 2021: In order to ensure that you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st 2021: In order to ensure that you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.

Version 30 – July 26, 2021 23:20

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  • Step inside the Sistine Chapel an hour before it opens to the public on this special access tour - our beloved Pristine Sistine. Relish in human ingenuity under Michelangelo’s ceiling and frescoes without the distraction of swelling public crowds, then embark on a full tour of both the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica - all while using a restricted access door to gain instant access without waiting in line.
  • Enter the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the general public and enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace before embarking on a thorough guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. There is simply no better way to see the highlights of the Vatican without the crowds that can overrun the galleries later in the day. 
  • Arrive in the Sistine Chapel before the general public to view Michelangelo's masterpiece in quiet contemplation before embarking on a guided tour of the unrivaled works contained inside the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. There is simply no better way to see the highlight of Vatican City without the afternoon crowds that swell by late morning and in the afternoon.

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  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas, while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., free tour upgrade from 1st of july: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas, while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
Know Before You Book
  • free tour upgrade until 31st of october 2021: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • free tour upgrade from 1st of july until oct 31st: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.

Version 28 – July 14, 2021 15:25

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  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
  • Free tour upgrade until Oct 31st 2021: In order to ensure that you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
  • Free tour upgrade from 1st of July til Oct 31st 2021: In order to ensure that you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
Included
  • breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace (until 31st of october 2021), expert walks tour guide, headsets, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line tickets for vatican museums
  • breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace (from 1st of july 2021), expert walks tour guide, headsets, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line tickets for vatican museums

Version 27 – July 07, 2021 10:38

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Know Before You Book
  • free tour upgrade from 1st of july until oct 31st: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • free tour upgrade from 1st of july: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.

Version 26 – July 07, 2021 10:35

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  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
  • Free tour upgrade from 1st of July til Oct 31st 2021: In order to ensure that you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
  • Free tour upgrade from 1st of July: In order to ensure that you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.

Version 25 – June 18, 2021 14:48

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Included
  • breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace (from 1st of july 2021), expert walks tour guide, headsets, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line tickets for vatican museums
  • expert walks tour guide, headsets, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line tickets for vatican museums

Version 24 – June 18, 2021 14:47

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Description
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
  • Free tour upgrade from 1st of July: In order to ensure that you get inside the Vatican Museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the Vatican before general opening. You'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the Sistine Chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead.
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
Group info
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Know Before You Go
  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., free tour upgrade from 1st of july: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas, while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas, while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
Know Before You Book
  • free tour upgrade from 1st of july: in order to ensure that you get inside the vatican museums before opening time in 2021, we've upgraded this tour to include an exclusive breakfast experience on a beautiful museum terrace. due to covid-19 restrictions, this is currently the only way to get inside the walls of the vatican before general opening. you'll spend an hour enjoying the buffet before your guide whisks you to the sistine chapel, ahead of the crowds and fully fueled for the adventure ahead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Raphael rooms (focusing on the Stanza della Segnatura)
  • Sistine Chapel again! (show how busy now)
  • St. Peter’s Basilica & Square
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Greek Cross Room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Raphael Rooms (focusing on the Stanza della Segnatura)
  • Sistine Chapel again! ( show how busy now)
  • St. Peter’s Basilica & Square
Additional Info
  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Greek Cross room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Raphael rooms (focusing on the Stanza della Segnatura)
  • Sistine Chapel again! (show how busy now)
  • St. Peter’s Basilica & Square
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Greek Cross Room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Raphael Rooms (focusing on the Stanza della Segnatura)
  • Sistine Chapel again! ( show how busy now)
  • St. Peter’s Basilica & Square
Additional Info
  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
  • Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.

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  • Enter the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the general public and enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace before embarking on a thorough guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. There is simply no better way to see the highlights of the Vatican without the crowds that can overrun the galleries later in the day. 
  • Arrive in the Sistine Chapel before the general public to view Michelangelo's masterpiece in quiet contemplation before embarking on a guided tour of the unrivaled works contained inside the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. There is simply no better way to see the highlight of Vatican City without the afternoon crowds that swell by late morning and in the afternoon.
  • Enter the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the general public and enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace before embarking on a thorough guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. There is simply no better way to see the highlights of the Vatican without the crowds that can overrun the galleries later in the day. 

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  • in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.

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  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas, while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas
Know Before You Book
  • in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact our customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact walks customer service team to make further arrangements.

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  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preparations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas
  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas

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  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. we cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas
  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas

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  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - enter the sistine chapel before the general public, to see the chapel at its best!, - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., - take a 1-hour guided tour of st peter’s basilica.
  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - enter the sistine chapel 45 minutes before the general public, to see the chapel at its best!, - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., - take a 1-hour guided tour of st peter’s basilica.

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  • Sites Visited: 
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Octagonal Courtyard
  • Greek Cross Room, Round room, Belvedere Torso
  • Sobieski room
  • Raphael Rooms (focusing on the Stanza della Segnatura)
  • Sistine Chapel again! ( show how busy now)
  • St. Peter’s Basilica & Square
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Sistine Chapel
  • Vatican Museums
  • St Peter’s Basilica

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  • as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas
  • also, please remember that the sistine chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas., as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.

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  • also, please remember that the sistine chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas., as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that the vatican museums have strict rules on what can and cannot be brought inside. for details of what you may and may not bring inside the vatican museums (you may not, for example, carry backpacks), click here (http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html). guests who do bring these items will be required to leave them in the vatican cloakroom ( about a 15 minute walk from where we end our tour) and will be responsible for collecting them at the end of the service. , please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
  • also, please remember that the sistine chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas., as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside the vatican museums. larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas etc must be left at the cloakroom. it is the responsibility of the guest to return to the vatican museums entrance to collect these after the tour., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
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  • in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please note the attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are required to wear clothing that covers both shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. it is sufficient to bring extra coverings (i.e. scarves and shawls) with you to wear before entering the holy areas., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact walks customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact walks customer service team to make further arrangements.

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  • also, please remember that the sistine chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas., as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside the vatican museums. larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas etc must be left at the cloakroom. it is the responsibility of the guest to return to the vatican museums entrance to collect these after the tour., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
  • also, please remember that the sistine chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas., as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., on rare occasions, when st. peter's basilica is being prepared for high masses or a special private event, including the easter ceremonies, the tour group exit and/or the basilica itself can be closed without prior notification. your guide will still give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later occasion. we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. , please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside the vatican museums. larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas etc must be left at the cloakroom. it is the responsibility of the guest to return to the vatican museums entrance to collect these after the tour., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
Know Before You Book
  • in case st.peter's basilica is not accessible from the sistine chapel (due to covid site restrictions or due to preperations for high masses or special events), you will spend more time inside the museums & chapel and your guide will give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later time., while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact walks customer service team to make further arrangements.
  • while the vatican museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the museums. we advise clients to contact walks customer service team to make further arrangements.

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  • also, please remember that the sistine chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas., as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., on rare occasions, when st. peter's basilica is being prepared for high masses or a special private event, including the easter ceremonies, the tour group exit and/or the basilica itself can be closed without prior notification. your guide will still give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later occasion. we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. , please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside the vatican museums. larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas etc must be left at the cloakroom. it is the responsibility of the guest to return to the vatican museums entrance to collect these after the tour., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
  • also, please remember that the sistine chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas., as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., on rare occasions, when st. peter's basilica is being prepared for high masses or a special private event, including the easter ceremonies, the tour group exit and/or the basilica itself can be closed without prior notification. your guide will still give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later occasion. we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. , please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside the vatican museums. larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas etc must be left at the cloakroom. it is the responsibility of the guest to return to the vatican museums entrance to collect these after the tour., please note that the tour meeting time is 30 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.

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Health items
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers

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Location
  • Name: Rome
  • Search name: Rome, Italy
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  • Departure Point:
  • At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.
  • Departure Point:
  • At the green bar (called l'Ottagono) in Piazza del Risorgimento.
  • Departure Time
  • 2:45 PM
  • Duration
  • 2h 30m
  • Return Details
  • St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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Group info
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Description Summary
  • Enter the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the general public and enjoy Michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace before embarking on a thorough guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. There is simply no better way to see the highlights of the Vatican without the crowds that can overrun the galleries later in the day. 
  • This Vatican highlights tour is designed to show you be very best of the Vatican Museums and give you a deep appreciation for the art, power, and politics of the Vatican City — in just 2.5 hours. We’ve timed our Vatican Museums tour to visit at one of the latest entry times so you’ll avoid the worst of the crowds, visiting the Sistine Chapel in particular, after most of the crowds have gone home.
Description
  • The Sistine Chapel wasn’t meant to be seen standing shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of other people. Beat the crowds by entering 45 minutes before the Chapel opens to the public and enjoy the incredible frescoes in relative peace. 
  • After spending quality time with Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Chapel, your guide will lead you on a full tour of the Vatican Museums, stopping to see all the most important works. Since you have started early, you’ll stay one step ahead of the crowds in most galleries as you enjoy fantastic art like the Raphael Rooms, the Apollo Belvedere, Laocoon and Sons, and more. 
  • When you’ve covered the museums you’ll enter the Sistine Chapel again, much more crowded now, and pass through a special corridor that lets you skip the lines into St. Peter’s Basilica. Here you’ll enjoy an hour-long tour of the immense Basilica, including stops at Michelangelo’s heart-wrenching Pietá and Bernini’s enormous Baldachin altar. Afterwards you’re free to explore the St. Peter’s for as long as you want.
  • Traveling in a small group with an expert local guide and with headsets for every guest, you’ll never have to worry about losing your group or missing some interesting piece of information - and there is a lot of interesting information. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica have never been more accessible. 
  • Start your tour by skipping the (always long) lines to get into the museums, diving right into the galleries holding some of the most famous works of art in the world. Your expert, English-speaking guide will offer eye-opening insight and context (along with some great stories) as you explore the Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere Courtyard with ‘Apollo Belvedere’ and ‘Laocoön and Sons’, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of the Maps, and the Gallery of the Tapestries.
  • Then head to the Sistine Chapel just before closing time. Before entering, your guide will explain the stories behind the creation of these iconic frescoes as well as what they mean. When you enter, you will then be able to appreciate the full majesty of the room, spotting the little details and quirks that most visitors miss. 
  • Spend about 20 minutes admiring the chapel independently, after which time your guide will lead you through a special door out of the chapel and directly into St. Peter’s Basilica for an independent visit.
  • While many tour operators fit 25 or more people into their Vatican tours we’ll never put you with a group of more than 20. We’re passionate about the Vatican and want to share that passion with you in intimate groups led by the most engaging, and knowledgeable guides in the Vatican. 
Full Description
  • Sites Visited: 
  • The Sistine Chapel
  • Vatican Museums
  • St Peter’s Basilica
  • Sites Visited: 
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Raphael Rooms
  • Belvedere Courtyard with Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön & His Sons
  • Pinecone Courtyard
  • Gallery of the Candelabra
  • Gallery of the Maps
  • Gallery of the Tapestries
  • St. Peter’s Basilica (optional)
Highlights
  • - enjoy skip the line access at the vatican museums & st peter’s basilica, saving your hours of waiting in line., - enter the sistine chapel 45 minutes before the general public, to see the chapel at its best!, - spend 3 hours exploring of the vatican museums, seeing highlights including the raphael rooms., - take a 1-hour guided tour of st peter’s basilica.
  • - gape michelangelo’s famous frescoes in the sistine chapel just before closing time - with this guided tour you’ll get all the details before you visit, so you’re fully prepped to experience the sistine chapel., - see the most iconic works of the vatican collection on a carefully curated route through the museums. led by an expert guide you’ll get the context and history that makes works so much more interesting., - skip long lines at the vatican museums with pre-reserved tickets., - small groups of 20 people or fewer and headsets for every guest make for a more intimate experience.
Included
  • expert walks tour guide, headsets, skip the line access to st peter’s basilica, skip the line tickets for vatican museums
  • expert walks tour guide, headsets, skip the line access tickets to the vatican museums, skip the line access to st. peter’s basilica (optional)
Know Before You Go
  • also, please remember that the sistine chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas., as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., on rare occasions, when st. peter's basilica is being prepared for high masses or a special private event, including the easter ceremonies, the tour group exit and/or the basilica itself can be closed without prior notification. your guide will still give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later occasion. we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. , please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside the vatican museums. larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas etc must be left at the cloakroom. it is the responsibility of the guest to return to the vatican museums entrance to collect these after the tour., please note that the tour meeting time is 30 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.
  • also, please remember that the sistine chapel is a holy place, and attire must be appropriate for the visit. both men and women are asked to wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. walks cannot be held responsible for denied entry due to improper dress. please note that, since the chapel is at the end of the vatican visit, it is sufficient to bring extra coverings with you and put them on before our entrance to the holy areas., as with all museums, particular galleries of the vatican museums can sometimes be closed without prior notice and pieces removed for restoration or loan. in the case of a gallery being closed, your guide will take you to another section of the museums instead., on rare occasions, when st. peter's basilica is being prepared for high masses or a special private event, including the easter ceremonies, the tour group exit and/or the basilica itself can be closed without prior notification. your guide will still give you an introduction to the church should you wish to visit this on your own at a later occasion. we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. , please ensure that all members of your party have a valid id on them on the day of the visit. this is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction., please note that guests may only carry small handbags inside the vatican museums. larger backpacks and big pointy umbrellas etc must be left at the cloakroom. it is the responsibility of the guest to return to the vatican museums entrance to collect these after the tour., please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. no refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure.