Tour in Rome

Long gallery with marble statues and vases along walls and a decorated vaulted ceiling with frescoes
3.8(785)
From ~$86
per person
2 hours
Food & Wine
Rome

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Early Morning or After-Hours Skip-the-Line Tour

At a Glance

Type
Food & Wine
Duration
2 hours
Rating
3.8/5 (785)
Price
From ~$86/person
Meeting Point
Rome, Rome
Cancellation
Free cancellation

Highlights

  • Make the most of your day by gaining priority access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, renowned for their vast art collections.
  • Enter the Vatican Museums before it gets crowded and explore 54 stunning galleries that flaunt Renaissance artists' works, accompanied by a multilingual guide.
  • Witness the iconic masterpiece, "The Creation of Adam," up close at the Sistine Chapel. Upgrade your ticket to enjoy a banquet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.
  • You can choose between an early morning or after-hours guided tour of the museum by upgrading your ticket.
  • Fun fact: The Vatican Museums have an impressive collection of ancient artifacts, including mummies, Greek and Roman sculptures, and Egyptian sarcophagi.

Tour Details

See Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Make your way to the Vatican Museums by skipping the lines and check out some of the most important galleries and highlights of the Vatican Museums. The Vatican Museums are home to several classical sculptures and paintings by Renaissance greats such as Raphael, Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Bernini, and Leonardo da Vinci. The tour will continue to the Sistine Chapel where a guide will give an introduction. You can then see the chapel on your own.Gaze in wonder at Michelangelo's ceiling, meticulously painted over four years, and his iconic masterpiece, Last Judgement.

Enjoy at leisure with a ticket upgrade Choose between early-morning and after-hours guided tour guided tour of the Vatican Museum by upgrading your ticket. The early-morning option provides you with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the museums without the usual crowds. You will be able to see galleries and the Sistine Chapel. With thousands of visitors flocking to the museums every day, it is one of the most crowded attractions in Rome.

If you choose to visit the museum after hours, you will be able to see the exhibits in their soft evening light, which is when they look their best. Your guide will be on hand to bring the museum to life, weaving tales along the way. Additionally, you can enjoy a spread of American-style breakfast in the peaceful atmosphere of the Pinecone Courtyard, before your tour with a ticket upgrade.

What's Included

  • Entry to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
  • After-hours guided tour of Vatican Museums (optional)
  • Early morning guided tour of Vatican Museums (optional)
  • 30-min breakfast in the Vatican's Courtyard (optional)
  • Group of 20 people or less
  • Reservation fees

Is This Tour Worth It?

This food & wine activity is positively reviewed at 3.8/5 across 785 reviews, running 2 hours from ~$86 per person, with free cancellation available.

Best For

FamiliesFood & drink lovers
Less ideal for: Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Free cancellation
  • +6 items included
  • +Well-reviewed: 785 ratings
  • +Booked through Headout

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