Vatican Museums Key Master Experience | Opening the Sistine Chapel
Semi-Private VIP Guided Tour: join the Vatican’s Keeper of the Keys to unlock in total privacy the Vatican Galleries, Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms. Starting at 5:55 AM with a Vatican expert guide, and conclude with breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.
Key Information
- Duration of the trip
2 hours
- Live tour guide
Official Vatican Guide, available in English
- Skip the Line - First entry
First look at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Free cancellation
100% refund up to 24 hours before the visit
Highlighted
- VIP Key Master Experience: private opening of the Sistine Chapel
- First entry to the Vatican Museums for a completely private visit
- Private access to the Sistine Chapel — stand beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes with no one around
- Private visit to the Raphael Rooms, including the School of Athens
- Discover the storytelling of an official Vatican guide
- Walk through the Gallery of the Candelabra and admire Apollo Belvedere, Laocoön, and Nero’s marble bathtub
- Explore 16th-century masterpieces in the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps
- Conclude your experience with a private breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard
Includes
- Key Master access to unlock the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Early entry to the Vatican Museums
- Official Vatican guide
- First look at the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms
- Early entry to the Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms
- Highlights of the Vatican Museums, including the Gallery of Tapestries and Gallery of Maps
- VIP breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard
Useful Information
- Group – 20 Max: Due to the exceptional circumstances of this tour your group size will have a max of 20 people
- Dress Code: Strict dress code for places of worship: shoulders and knees must be covered (no tank tops or short dresses). Backpacks are not permitted in the Vatican Museums. For more information read our dedicated article: Vatican Dress Code: What to Wear in the Vatican Museums.
- Sistine Chapel: No photography allowed inside the Sistine Chapel; Talking is strictly forbidden inside the Sistine Chapel; guides provide explanations beforehand.
- 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.
- Disability Access: If you believe a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican, please inform our team in advance [email protected]
- Additional Info: The Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Museums may be closed for liturgical functions.
Full Description
Experience the Vatican like never before on this VIP Semi-Private Key Master Tour, led by an official Vatican guide. Begin your exclusive morning by entering the Vatican Museums before the general public, enjoying the galleries in a tranquil and intimate setting....
Walk through the Gallery of the Candelabra, admire masterpieces such as the Apollo Belvedere and Laocoon, and see Nero’s massive marble bathtub. Continue through the Gallery of Tapestries, designed to protect the Sistine Chapel, and the Gallery of Maps, featuring stunning 16th-century frescoes of Italy.
Explore the Raphael Rooms in complete privacy, appreciating the intricate details of the School of Athens and other masterpieces. Stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, including the Creation of Man and the Last Judgment, without the crowds, and fully immerse yourself in the sacred space.
Conclude your unforgettable experience with a private breakfast in the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard, reflecting on the beauty and history you have just witnessed. This tour offers a unique, intimate, and immersive Vatican experience, ideal for those seeking early access, exclusivity, and an insider’s perspective.
Organizer: LivTours