Enter the Vatican Museums and see the Sistine Chapel one hour before the general public. Those willing to get up early and arrive in time for early bird check-in will enjoy the museums without the usual crowds.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, Italian, German
Pickup included: Pickup from centrally located hotels in Rome (within Aurelian Walls).
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Enjoy the Sistine Chapel one hour before the general public
Admire the famous statue of Laocoön, and see the Belvedere Torso
Discover maps of the world by ancient cartographers
Marvel at masterpieces of art from the papal collections
Benefit from the hotel pickup service (from centrally-located hotels)

Full description

After hotel pickup, travel to the Vatican. Enter the museums at 8:00 AM, 1 hour before the doors are open to the general public. Enjoy a fascinating tour and an interactive experience with a passionate tour guide who will animate the history of the magnificent artwork and cater to your personal interests. During your visit, see one of the world’s finest collections of sculptures, carvings, frescoes, and paintings. Enjoy the impressive Belvedere Courtyard and stroll through the most interesting rooms and galleries of the museum complex. Marvel at the famous Laocoön and the Belvedere Torso, both deeply revered and studied by Michelangelo and other Renaissance artists. Explore the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of the Maps. Be stunned by Michelangelo’s masterpieces inside the Sistine Chapel. Enter the beautiful St. Peter’s Basilica, home to the famous Baldachin by Bernini. End your tour in St. Peter’s Square, home to the famous Egyptian obelisk and the martyrdom of St. Peter, central to Bernini’s design of the piazza.

Includes

Early entrance (before the general public)
Blue Badge guide
Hotel pickup from accommodations within the Aurelian Walls
Skip-the-Line Tickets

Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks
Drop-off service

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted

Important information

Not allowed

Shorts
Oversize luggage
Luggage or large bags
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums: no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women, and you may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
A moderate amount of walking is involved — comfortable shoes are recommended
Please note that the museums' hours and closures may change due to special events at the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St Peter's
When booking, please advise if you require a hotel drop-off within the Aurelian Walls (this service has an extra cost)
Unfortunately this tour is not wheelchair-friendly

Rome: Early Bird Vatican Museums Tour with Pickup Service

Rome: Early Bird Vatican Museums Tour with Pickup Service

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