Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican I Max 6 People

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Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

The crowds at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel can be daunting. With this Wednesday morning tour, explore the galleries on the quietest time of the week when St. Peter’s Basilica is closed for the weekly papal audience. Enter the museums just as the doors are opening and cover the highlights in just a few hours with a guide for insights into the masterpieces and the artists who created them.

Experience the Vatican Museums on the quietest day of the week
Enjoy the personal attention of your guide with a small group
Explore the museum galleries and Sistine Chapel without the crowds
End by mid-morning, leaving you plenty of time to sightsee on your own

What's Included

Early Morning Access to the Vatican Museums
Pinecone Courtyard & Octagonal Courtyard
Galleries of the Candelabra, Tapestries & Maps
The Sistine Chapel
Raphael Rooms and Pinacoteca
Carriage Pavilion
Local Expert Guide
Small Group tour of MAX 6 people

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.

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

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Stanze di Raffaello

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Collection of Contemporary Art

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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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

5.0

based on 26 reviews

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Morning at the Vatican

Wayne_M, Jul 2025

This was an amazing tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his job! There was so much to see and Fabrizio did a great job telling a story of it all while we walked.