Early Entrance Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums Basilica with Breakfast Included
Rome, Italy
4 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Choose between the two options for your early morning access, including breakfast and an exclusive tour of the Vatican’s many iconic attractions.
Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public to enjoy the views and fewer crowds while touring the Sistine Chapel, the Gallery of Maps, and the Renaissance artwork inside Raphael’s Rooms. Both tour options end at St Peter’s Basilica, with VIP entrance access. Once inside, you’ll be wow’ed by art like Michelangelo’s Pieta sculpture and Bernini’s Baldacchino canopy.
Enter the Vatican Museums before the general public to enjoy the views and fewer crowds while touring the Sistine Chapel, the Gallery of Maps, and the Renaissance artwork inside Raphael’s Rooms. Both tour options end at St Peter’s Basilica, with VIP entrance access. Once inside, you’ll be wow’ed by art like Michelangelo’s Pieta sculpture and Bernini’s Baldacchino canopy.
What's Included
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Admission fees
Private transportation
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Enter this extraordinary Museum and get lost into the art from classical antiquity, through the Renaissance, to present day. Learn about masterpieces by Raphael and astonishing statuary like Laocoön and His Sons.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Composed of a large bronze pine cone almost four meters high which once spouted water from the top, the Pigna originally stood near the Pantheon next to the Temple of Isis. It was moved to the courtyard of the Old St. Peter's Basilica during the Middle Ages and then moved again, in 1608, to its present location.
The courtyard where it stands was originally part of the Cortile del Belvedere, designed by Donato Bramante to connect the palace of Pope Innocent VIII with the Sistine Chapel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Then you'll enter Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel.
These astonishing and unforgettable frescoes depict Old Testament scenes come alive
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
The magnificent St Peters Basilica is the next step.
One of the Biggest Catholic church on earth. The combined efforts of 4 genius architect/artists – Bernini, Bramante, Raphael and Michelangelo – synthesize for a breathtaking effect.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Another Michelangelo's work is "La Pietà".
An evocative sculpture of Mary with the body of Jesus, in the serene environment of St. Peter's Basilica.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
The tour will end in the beautiful St Peter's Square
Duration: 10 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
- Must be on time, there are no waits for late arrivals.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- A dress code is required to enter in worship places and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
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