Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican Private Tour

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Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

Savor the quiet of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this private tour, available on Wednesday mornings when St. Peter’s Basilica is closed for the weekly papal audience. Beat the crowds by heading inside the galleries as soon as they open in the early morning, and see the museum's collections with your guide. Take in the Sistine Chapel in relative peace, then continue on with your day of sightseeing.

Avoid the Vatican crowds with a Wednesday morning tour
Visit with a guide to focus on the highlights without getting overwhelmed
Take in masterpieces by Michelangelo and others in a short time
Easy to fit into a busy vacation schedule

What's Included

Early Access to the Vatican Museums 1 hour before the public
Fully Private Tour with Local Expert Guide
Pinecone Courtyard & Octagonal Courtyard
Galleries of the Candelabra, Tapestries & Maps
The Sistine Chapel
Raphael Rooms
Carriage Pavilion
Pinacoteca

Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Outside Caffe Vaticano, on Viale Vaticano 100 which is directly across from the Vatican Museums entrance. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:30 am

Itinerary

Vatican Museums

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
On Wednesday morning St. Peter’s Basilica is closed, which means less crowds, but also that you will not be able to access the Basilica until after the tour ends.
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.

There is no photography allowed in the Sistine chapel, and all other artwork can only be photographed without flash.
Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking during your visit inside is strictly forbidden, therefore your guide will give you an explanation of the Sistine Chapel beforehand during your tour, in order to give you a comprehensive explanation before entering the chapel.
Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.
Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Rosemary_S, Dec 2024

Highly recommended with knowledgeable and pleasant guide. We did the early entry tour on. Wednesday and were the very first people to enter. Visitors should know that Wednesdays are always Papal audience days so the Vatican museums are less crowded because St Peter’s basilica is closed in the morning.