VIP Key Master's Tour: Open The Sistine Chapel

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Highlights

  • Join the Vatican’s Key Master to open the Sistine Chapel.

  • Take part in the opening of the Vatican Galleries.

  • Spend 2 hours inside the Vatican Museums completely alone.

  • Explore alongside an Official Vatican Museums Guide.

  • Explore the Vatican free of crowds.

Summary

Unlock the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel alongside the Museum Key Master. Tour the empty museums before they are open to the public.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
20
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
€395.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€385.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00
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Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Vatican Museums Entrance, Rome, 00120, IT

Dropoff location

Vatican Museums, (inside), Rome, 00120, IT

Why take this tour?

This once in a lifetime tour offers the most incredible Vatican experience imaginable. Enter the Vatican museums before dawn, with the Museums’ Key Master. Join him as he opens the still and silent galleries and breeze through Italy’s most prized gem in luxurious seclusion. For two unique and memorable hours, you’ll glide through the deserted Museums, seeing the most awe-inspiring spaces including the Raphael Rooms and – the height of exclusivity - an empty Sistine Chapel. 

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What’s included?

  • Official English-speaking Vatican guide

  • Expertly guided walking tour

  • Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums

  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop Off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • The tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

  • 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. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • 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

  • Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the Vatican Museums.

  • 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.

  • No photography or filming is permitted in the Sistine Chapel.

  • Guests are free to stay in the Vatican Museums after the tour ends.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted.
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Pricing

TOUR PRICING VALID UNITL THE 31ST OF DECEMBER 2023

Adult: (15-99 years)
€395.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€385.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00

TOUR PRICING VALID FROM THE 1ST OF JANUARY 2024

Adult: (15-99 years)
€495.00
Child: (2-14 years)
€485.00
Infant: (0-1 years)
€0.00
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About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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