Enjoy priority early access to the Vatican Museums, 1 hour before they are open to the regular public. Discover the incredible art collections with a Ph.D. Archaeologist or Art Historian as your tour guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian
Experience
- Discover the wonders of the Vatican Museums with an expert guide
- Be among the first visitors of the Sistine Chapel to enjoy Michelangelo's paintings
- Stroll through the biggest Catholic Church in the world before the crowds
- Experience the breathtaking Pietà of Michelangelo and the famous canopy by Bernini
- Professional art historian or Ph.D. archaeologist
- Headsets for groups of 6 people or more
- Priority entrance
- Ticket fees
- Sistine Chapel brochure
- Meals and drinks
- Wheelchair users
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Prepare for the activity
Vatican Museums entrance, at the gate with statues of Michelangelo and Raphael, Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Rome
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- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
- Luggage, big umbrellas, and big backpacks are not permitted
- Shoulders and knees must be covered
- For people with mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, please contact the local partner so the itinerary can be customized to your needs on a private tour