The Sistine Chapel: VIP admission to visit the chapel before it opens to the public

The Sistine Chapel: VIP admission to visit the chapel before it opens to the public

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Admission to the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public
The option of visiting the Vatican Museums after the Sistine Chapel
Avoiding the crowds and visiting when there are very few people
Small group tour

Essential information *

Skip the line

Duration
1 hour

Languages

English

Starting time
8:00 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Avoid the  crowds during your visit to  the Sistine Chapel with this special early-entry ticket.

With this VIP  ticket, you'll be taken to the Sistine Chapel over an hour before it opens to the public and around 15 minutes before any guided tours start to arrive.

This way, you'll be able to admire the magnificent  chapel  where cardinals meet to elect the Pope  in the best possible way. Take this opportunity  to quietly gaze up at  Michelangelo's' famous ceiling fresco depicting scenes from Genesis.

You'll also have the option to visit the Vatican Museums and get a map of the site, so you can  also check out their immense collections.

Departure place

Good to know

  • Availability (excluding religious holidays and other special dates) 
    • Monday to Saturday from mid-March to mid-November
    • Monday and Saturday from mid-November to mid-March
  • Departs from: Vatican Museums
  • Out of respect for the Vatican's' customs, please don't wear flip-flops/thongs, shorts, above-the-knee skirts, sleeveless tops or any inappropriate clothing
  • You'll be able to stay as long as you like in the Sistine Chapel
  • Although this isn't a guided tour, an English-speaking staff member who will show you to the Sistine Chapel   and will be able to answer any questions about the museum
  • This tour is done in small groups of 12 people maximum
  • This activity isn't suitable for people with reduced mobility
  • Pushchairs/prams aren't permitted on this tour
  • For security reasons, the Sistine Chapel reserves the right to check visitors' bags. You may have to queue at the security check-point, given the high number of visitors. Please note that  large bags, tripods, umbrellas and backpacks aren't allowed in the Sistine Chapel. Please refrain from bringing such items as you risk being refused entry

Price includes

  • VIP admission to the Sistine Chapel before it opens to the public
  • Ticket to the Vatican Museums
  • Map of the Vatican Museums

Price doesn’t include

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Admission to the rest of the Vatican
  • Guided tour of the Sistine Chapel
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums
  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras

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4.65

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