Breeze past the extensive lines at the Vatican behind your expert guide who will lead you to a private, intimate, and powerful experience at one of the Vatican's most renowned destinations — the Sistine Chapel.
Sistine Chapel First Entry Experience with Vatican Museums
Summary Description
Highlights
- First entrance into the Vatican Museums & the Sistine Chapel before the general public
- See the Sistine Chapel before the crowds arrive, and admire Michelangelo’s masterpieces in peace and quiet
- After the tour you can spend your day inside the Museums, leisurely wandering its magnificent galleries at your own pace
Description
Be among the first visitors of the day to enter the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel before the crowds have poured in. With the help of your enthusiastic and expert guide, you will sweep past the long galleries of tapestries, sculptures, and frescoes directly to the most magnificent and prestigious section of the Vatican — the Sistine Chapel. By making Michelangelo’s masterpiece your first formal stop on the tour, you will arrive before nearly anyone else has even had the time to find a map! This will mean that you and your small group of 16 people or less will have plenty of time to gasp in wonder at the work of this Renaissance genius while your guide brings the art to life with stories and details of its creation.
Included / Excluded
- First Entrance into the Vatican Museums
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Small group of 12 people or less
- First Entry Experience to the Sistine Chapel
- All day access to the Vatican Museums
- Entrance Tickets and Reservation Fees
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Beverages
Start / End Locations
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
- We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- The Vatican Museums are one of the most popular tourist destinations and sometimes delays can occur due to increased security measures or unexpectedly large crowds during holidays and festivities.
- It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
- Entrance into the Vatican requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended
- The Vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.
Options and Pricing
| Sistine Chapel First Entry Experience with Vatican Museums | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (19 - 99 years) | €59.00 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
This tour goes straight to the Sistine Chapel with no bathroom or water break to give you as much time as possible in the chapel. Please plan accordingly.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
About operator:
Created for travel enthusiasts with inquisitive minds, City Wonders is a global tour operator specializing in exclusive and expert tours throughout Italy, France, Spain and the UK. Its intimate tours and day trips invite travelers to go beyond sightseeing, bringing the wonders of each destination to life through behind-the-scene experiences. All City Wonders tours are guided by local experts that know the ins and outs of their city.
Basic Information
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 12
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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