Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum Early Access
1 day
About this activity
The Sistine Chapel is the highlight of any tour to the Vatican Museums. With its masterpiece frescoes, the artwork within the chapel represents the pinnacle of Renaissance art. Unfortunately, it can be hard to appreciate the beauty of this small room with the crowds of tourists that regularly swamp the chapel. Avoid the crowds with a VIP early admission ticket into the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel so you can appreciate the frescoes with only a limited group of VIP visitors. Be sure to arrive at the meeting point early so you don’t miss your time slot. A staff member will meet you across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance and escort you into the Museums and Sistine Chapel, bypassing the entrance queue at the front. Once inside, you have a 15 min window with your VIP group to enjoy the Sistine Chapel before other tour groups arrive, and 1 hr 15 min before the General Public enters the Museums. Please remember to dress appropriately when visiting this religious site. In addition, photos and videos are not allowed inside the Sistine Chapel, so leave any bulky camera equipment at home or arrive early enough to check them into the free cloakroom. Once you have finished viewing the Sistine Chapel, you are free to explore the rest of the Vatican Museums at your leisure. The Vatican Museum collection is one of the largest in the world and includes many of the most important sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance area.
Itinerary:
• 7:15am meet with staff members who will arrange access into the museums
• 7:20am staff will lead group into Sistine Chapel
• Visit Vatican Museum at your own pace
• Tour ends at Vatican Museum, but you can stay until closing time (6:00pm)
How To Use
• You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity
• The voucher is valid only on the date and time specified
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Itinerary:
• 7:15am meet with staff members who will arrange access into the museums
• 7:20am staff will lead group into Sistine Chapel
• Visit Vatican Museum at your own pace
• Tour ends at Vatican Museum, but you can stay until closing time (6:00pm)
How To Use
• You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity
• The voucher is valid only on the date and time specified
Included
- Early entry ticket to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (only valid for same day entry)
Not included
- Transport to Vatican Museums
- Tour guide service
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Low cut or sleeveless clothing, shorts, miniskirts and hats are not allowed in the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican
- The Vatican Museums cloakroom is free of charge. You will be required to check all oversized bags, umbrellas, sticks, stands and video cameras
- You are NOT allowed to to take photographs or films with any type of electronic equipment inside the Sistine Chapel
- Drawing inside the Vatican Museums can only be done in pencil and requires special authorization from the Directorate of the Vatican Museums
- No child discount
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Cultural
100%
Tourism
90%
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