Why choose this Rome tour ?
First Entry in the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel in a sharing tour. You will have the opportunity to visit the famous Vatican galleries and the Sistine Chapel before the usual opening. You will access to the priority line at 7:30am and enjoy an explanation of the Sistine chapel as no talking is allowed inside the Chapel, you will access at 8:00am,one hour prior the opening to the general public! Your guide will share with you many stories and anecdotes hidden in the Michelangelo’s frescoes and in the artworks. You will tour to the amazing Vatican Galleries of the Candelabra, Tapestries and the Maps and head to the Raphael Rooms to visit the apartment of the Pope Julius II. Raphael & Michelangelo both worked at the same time for the Pope Julius II. Do not miss stories & anecdotes on the rivalry between the two Masters! Your tour will end in the Sistine Chapel to discover the amazing frescoes of Michelangelo ! Have Fun and enjoy an early tour of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
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What makes Early bird Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel a unique experience ?
Your tour will start from our office in Via Vespasiano 28 at 7.15
Terrace with a panoramic view of the St. Peter’s Dome and the Vatican Gardens
Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the one of the Maps, Tapestries and Candelabra. The galleries are connecting the north section of the Vatican Palace with the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica of St. Peter’s. The rooms preserved many roman statues discovered during the excavations and many spectacular painted rooms.
Vatican Museums and Raphael Rooms, School of Athens by Raphael.
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel with the Frescoes painted in the 1500s for the Pope Julius II and Paul III; Michelangelo first painted the Ceiling where he represented the Creation of the World, from the Genesis book, and stories of Noah’s life. The Renaissance “Genius” when he was 61 years old he will come back to paint in five years only Last Judgement on the wall behind the altar.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops 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
- For booking with kids, kindly bring with you a copy of the ID or passport otherwise the kid tickets cannot be provided and the new ticket should be paid directly on site.
- This group is up to 20 travelers or less.
- Please note: if you arrive late you mights loose the entrance
- A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for children under 18 years old as a proof of their age.
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
- Please show up 10 minutes before the tour to do the check in
- Please note that you will be asked a full refundable 10 euros deposit at the meeting point in order to ensure all the radios are given back to the guide or our staff. Once you return the radios you will be refunded your 10 euros. If you don’t give back the radios you will be charged 30 euros for each of them.
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Early bird Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission – Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission – Vatican Museums
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Priority early access
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips for the Guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VIVICOS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SRL.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 91 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
•Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes prior the departure of the tour.
• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops 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
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
• No big bags or big back pack
• No pointed umbrella
• For booking with kids, kindly bring with you a copy of the ID or passport otherwise the kid tickets cannot be provided and the new ticket should be paid directly on site.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• This group is up to 22 travelers or less.
• Please note: if you arrive late you mights loose the entrance
• A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for children under 18 years old as a proof of their age.
