Rome: Sistine Chapel Early Morning Priority Access Rome: Sistine Chapel Early Morning Privileged Access
ID: GYG216285-349527
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Enjoy priority early access to the Vatican Museums, 1 hour before they are open to the regular public. Discover the incredible art collections with a Ph.D. Archaeologist or Art Historian as your tour guide.
Discover the fascinating rooms and collections within the Vatican Museums, one of the 5 most visited museums in the world, unique for its density of masterpieces by Raphael, Michelangelo, Botticelli, and the most influential and representative artists of the Italian Renaissance.
Begin your itinerary by passing through courtyards and galleries like ones that feature famous tapestries or geographical maps. Step inside the private apartment of Pope Julius II painted by the talented Raphael. After having enjoyed all these gems, prepare to enter the breathtaking Sistine Chapel where the master painter Michelangelo spent 9 years painting the ceiling and altar wall.
After leaving the chapel, enjoy priority access to The Basilica of Saint Peter, the biggest Catholic church in the world, which is decorated in Barocco style with the supervision of Bernini as director of fine arts. Once inside, step into the first chapel on the right where you will witness one of the most iconic statues in Italian history, the Pieta, carved by Michelangelo at the age of only 23. The church also holds the tombs and relics of 266 Popes since Peter.
Highlights
- Discover the wonders of the Vatican Museums with an expert guide
- Be among the first visitors of the Sistine Chapel to enjoy Michelangelo's paintings
- Stroll through the biggest Catholic Church in the world before the crowds
- Experience the breathtaking Pietà of Michelangelo and the famous canopy by Bernini
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Luggage, big umbrellas, and big backpacks are not permitted
• Shoulders and knees must be covered
• For people with mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, please contact the local partner so the itinerary can be customized to your needs on a private tour
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Valid Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Vatican Museums entrance, at the gate with statues of Michelangelo and Raphael, Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Rome
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
