Private Early Morning Express Tour Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms

Recommended by 98% of travelers

Rome, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Start your morning with a private, guided express tour of the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms, perfect for travelers with limited time. Admire Michelangelo’s renowned painted ceiling up close before heading to the Raphael Rooms to take in the breathtaking Renaissance frescoes. With admission tickets included, you’ll save valuable time and enjoy a seamless experience.

Private Vatican 120-minute tour of the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms
Skip-the-line admission tickets included: bypass the usual wait times
Listen to detailed context and commentary from your own personal guide
Spend as long as you’d like after the tour visiting the museum on your own

What's Included

Early morning tour of the Vatican Museums
Visit to the galleries
Raphael Rooms
Sistine Chapel

tips and gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Viale Vaticano 100, in front of Cafè Vaticano, right across the street from the Vatican Museum's Entrance.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Sistine Chapel

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Vatican management maintains the right to delay the opening of the Sistine Chapel for religious reasons, in this case the guide will modify the itinerary and extend your visit of the museums to ensure you make the most of your time before access to the Sistine Chapel is permitted.
No photography is allowed inside the Sistine Chapel.
The Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking while inside is strictly forbidden. Your guide will provide all commentary prior to entry

Backpacks are not permitted in the museum.
Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
Guests with mobility concerns should contact us as soon as possible, as the itinerary may need to be adjusted to accommodate specific needs.
IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
From January 12 through March 31, the Vatican Museums will be carrying out special conservation work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment inside the Sistine Chapel. During this time, a scaffolding structure will cover the entire Last Judgment wall. The Sistine Chapel will remain open and fully accessible, but this specific artwork will not be visible during the restoration period. Thank you for your understanding as this masterpiece receives important care.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.