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Early Access Sistine Chapel Tour with St Peter's Basilica and Vatican Tombs

 

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Description

Enjoy exclusive access on this VIP Vatican tour! Embark on a Sistine Chapel tour before it opens to the public. Then, see bronze statues with skip-the-line St. Peter's Basilica tickets. End the tour at the Vatican Crypts where popes are laid to rest. Immerse yourself in the Vatican's rich history on this 2-hour small group tour of 20 people or less. Begin your Sistine Chapel tour and take in Michelangelo's renowned ceiling frescoes in peace and quiet. As your exclusive, early access Sistine Chapel tickets gives you entry to the storied site 30 minutes ahead of other tours and 1 hour and 30 minutes before the public. Get ahead of the crowds with your skip-the-line St. Peter's Basilica tickets and marvel at the lavish interior of the church. Resume your VIP tour with a visit to the Vatican Tombs, where the Catholic Church's most important popes have been buried. Cap off the tour at St. Peter's Square where you can easily access public transportation for the next part of your day.

Cancellation Policy

  • Any cancellations made after 07:20 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

Activity Detail

Inclusion

  • Early access Sistine Chapel tickets
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Entrance to the Vatican Crypts below St. Peter's Basilica
  • English-speaking guide

Min/Max Quantity To Book

  • Max Qty: 20 (Maximum tickets can be booked)

Start Timings

  • 07:20

Duration

  • 2 (hrs)

Check In/Pickup Location Details

  • The meeting point is at the bottom of the wide steps, with a handrail running down the center, across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located between Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano, on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. The tour coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets for easy recognition (see photo).
    The closest metro stop is on line A (red line): Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani
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    By foot from Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani metro A station (10-15 minutes):
    Walk straight to the back of the station and go to the left-side exit. Leave through the side marked V.le Giulio Cesare (to your right). Walk straight along Viale Giulio Cesare (which turns into Via Candia) for 3 ½ blocks, crossing three junctions before getting to Via Tunisi, the fourth junction. From here, walk straight for a block. In front of you will be the meeting point.
    By foot from St. Peter's Square (15-20 minutes):
    Facing St. Peter's Basilica from the center of piazza (near the obelisk), turn right and exit through the columns. Follow the Vatican walls (left) all the way to the entrance of the Vatican Museums. From the entrance, cross the street at the pedestrian crossing. Straight ahead of you at the intersection of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi, you should see Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano. The meeting point is between these buildings.
    By taxi:
    Tell the driver to drop you off at the "Ingresso dei Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano" (entrance to the Vatican Museums on Viale Vaticano). You should alight at the entrance of the Vatican Museums, situated along the long, high wall that marks the border of the Vatican. From here, cross the street at the pedestrian crossing. Straight ahead of you at the intersection of streets Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi, you should see Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano. Between these buildings, you will see a wide set of steps, which is the meeting point.
    GPS Coordinates: 41.907194, 12.453075

Restrictions

  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional Notes

  • The Sistine Chapel tour has no bathroom or water break. Please plan accordingly to maximize your time inside.
  • Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour, except in the Sistine Chapel, where talking and photography are prohibited.
  • Guided visits inside St. Peter’s Basilica are not permitted in the early morning due to the mass being held. Instead, the guide will deliver a full commentary at the Basilica porch.
  • Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, there will be an extended tour of the Vatican Museums instead. The Basilica Crypts are subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. In this case, the guide will inform the tour group of when the crypts will be accessible.
  • It is not possible to re-enter the Vatican once you leave as the Vatican tickets are single entry only.
  • Please note that due to increased security measures, some lines may form on tours with 'Skip-the-Line' access.

Dressing & Items to Bring

  • Walking shoes
  • Strollers are not allowed
  • Entrance to the Vatican requires a strict dress code for both men and women. Entry may be denied to improperly dressed participants.

Requirement(s) - other

  • Bags and equipment like tripods and umbrellas are not permitted in the Vatican. All baggage must be checked in at the cloakroom at least 15 minutes before the tour begins.

Schedule

Early Access Sistine Chapel Tour with St Peter's Basilica and Vatican Tombs
07:05:00 Meet Your Guide across the Entrance of Vatican Museums

Day: Day1
07:20:00 Start of Early Access Sistine Chapel Tour
With exclusive Sistine Chapel tickets, pass through the Vatican Museums before entering the historic church 30 minutes before other tours and 1.5 hours before the public. Take in Michelangelo's frescoes and learn the backstory behind his boneless self-portrait hidden in the paintings.
Day: Day1
St. Peter’s Basilica
Bypass long queues using skip-the-line tickets for St. Peter's Basilica. Revel in the extravagant details of the church as you walk on marble floors and admire bronze statues. Gaze at Michelangelo's Pieta and St. Peter's Baldachin, which was intricately designed by Bernini.
Day: Day1
Papal Tombs
Explore St. Peter's Basilica's hidden depths and go underground on a Vatican Necropolis tour. See the resting place of the Catholic Church's most important popes.
Day: Day1
St. Peter’s Square
Conclude your tour at Piazza San Pietro which was designed by Bernini. Peer at the imposing exterior of the St. Peter's Basilica which boasts the world's largest dome.
Day: Day1
09:20:00 Tour Ends at St. Peter's Square

Day: Day1

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