Private early entry to Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms | Guided Tour
Private Guided Tour: enjoy your own private tour with early access to the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms one hour before the general public. Our expert-led guide will show you Michelangelo and Raphael’s masterpieces and lead your visit through the Vatican Museums in rare morning tranquility.
Key Information
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Tour mode - Private
Completely Private tour for your exclusive journey
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Duration of the trip
2 hours
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Skip the Line - Early Entry
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms
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Live tour guide - Private
Top-Rated Guide available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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Free cancellation
100% refund up to 24 hours before the visit
Highlighted
- Private early entry to the Vatican Museums, one hour before the public
- Early entry to Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms
- Visit Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms in a calm, intimate setting
- Learn fascinating insights about Michelangelo and the ceiling’s creation
- Highlights include Creation of Adam, Original Sin, The Flood, The Last Judgment, and Christ’s Second Coming
- Visit the apartments of Julius II to appreciate their refined frescoes
- Small private group for a personalized, focused experience
- Top-Rated Guide ex’pert in ancient art and history
Includes
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- Private early entry to Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms
- Private tour of the Vatican Musuems
- Private visit of Vatican Galleries
- Own private Top-Rated Guide
- Raphael Rooms
- Sistine Chapel
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- Tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
Useful Information
- Photo ID Required: All participants must bring a valid government-issued photo ID to guarantee entry. Everyone in your group, regardless of age, must present a government-issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
- Dress Code: Strict dress code applies at places of worship. Shoulders and knees must be covered. Tank tops, short dresses, and similar attire are not allowed.
- Disability Access: If you believe a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican, please inform our team in advance [email protected]
- Arrival Time: Please arrive at the meeting point at least 20 minutes before the scheduled start time.
- Raphael Rooms: Access to the Raphael Rooms depends on crowd conditions, timing, and guard regulations; the guide may adjust the itinerary to ensure a high-quality experience.
- Sistine Chapel: No photography allowed inside the Sistine Chapel; allowed without flash in other areas of the museum. Talking inside the Sistine Chapel is strictly forbidden; the tour begins with a 30-minute explanation outside the Museums.
Full Description
Start your day in the most exclusive way with private early entry to the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms, entering one hour before the general public. This express private tour is ideal for visitors who want to focus on the Vatican’s greatest masterpieces, enjoying an intimate and crowd-free experience....
Your tour begins outside the Vatican Museums, where you will meet your private expert guide. Right away, you’ll dive into the life and brilliance of Michelangelo Buonarroti, discovering fascinating details about the creation of the Sistine Chapel ceiling — including why this world-renowned fresco was almost never painted.
Once inside the Museums, you’ll receive a brief introduction to parts of the collection before heading directly to the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel. Here, you will marvel at the works of Raphael and Michelangelo in the calm of the early morning. Spanning over 8,611 square feet, the Sistine Chapel’s vivid scenes bring to life essential stories from the Book of Genesis: the Creation of Adam, Original Sin, The Flood, The Last Judgment, and Christ’s Second Coming.
After experiencing these masterpieces without the usual crowds, you will continue to the apartments of Julius II, where you can get close to the remarkable frescoes and appreciate the refinement and intimacy of this artistic cycle.
A short yet complete early-morning experience, offering privileged access to the Vatican’s most iconic works.
Organizer: LivTours