VIP Key Master’s Tour: Open The Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum

Why choose this Rome tour ?

This once in a lifetime, exclusive tour offers the most incredible Vatican experience imaginable.
Enter the Vatican museums before dawn, with the Museums’ Key Master. Join him as he opens the still and silent galleries and breeze through Italy’s most prized gem in luxurious seclusion. For two unique and memorable hours, you’ll glide through the deserted Museums, seeing the most awe-inspiring spaces including the Raphael Rooms and – the height of exclusivity – an empty Sistine Chapel.

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What makes VIP Key Master’s Tour: Open The Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum a unique experience ?

Travel with the Vatican’s Key Master as he opens up the Museums, unlocking doors and lighting long, empty galleries for you to explore

The Raphael Rooms are a particular highlight. Often more crowded than the Sistine Chapel, they’re home to a collection of frescoes just as revered by art historians. Visiting alone, you’ll have the space to appreciate them in all their majesty.

The highlight of your tour will be the opening of the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll enter completely alone and watch Michelangelo’s frescoes flicker to life.

Enter the still-closed Pinecone Courtyard passing the crowds who are only now getting inside the doors.

This spectacular bronze globe is the center piece of the Pinecone Courtyard. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.

This tour is in the Vatican City, the center of the Roman Catholic Church and home to the Pope.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
  • Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
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VIP Key Master’s Tour: Open The Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Exclusive entrance to the Vatican Museums 2 hours before opening
  • Fully guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
  • Fully guided tour of the Vatican Museums with Official Vatican Tour Guide
  • Option to stay in the Vatican for further exploration
  • Open the Sistine Chapel with the Vatican Key Master
  • Small group of 15 travelers

Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

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Special Instructions:

    – Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
    – All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
    – All guests must pass through security. For useful information/restrictions about your tour in the Vatican Museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html
    – Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the Vatican Museums.
    – Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
    – No photography or filming is permitted in the Sistine Chapel.
    – Guests are free to stay in the Vatican Museums after the tour ends.
    – Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
    – Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

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  • This Tour is Provided by Walks – Italy, Spain & Greece.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Vatican.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 71 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.