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Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People
★ 5.0 (542 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: LivTours
- 2 h on the listing; the time can vary by option
- Up to 6 people, up to 15 per booking
- Live guide: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Editor's take
LivTours spends the first 30 minutes explaining the Sistine Chapel outside the Museums. The Semi Private Tour Option starts at 7:30 for a 2-hour visit. Your route centres on the Chapel and Raphael Rooms.
The usual cap is 6, with rare exceptions allowing 8 to keep travelling parties together. St Peter's is left out. Delayed Chapel opening can change your route. Choose a longer tour if you want more time in the galleries.
Should you book LivTours' shared or private Sistine tour?
2 options. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.
| Option | When | Guide | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi Private Tour OptionSmall Group of 6 people max | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 07:30 | English | €159 |
| Private Tour OptionPrivate Tour | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 07:30 | English, Italian, Portuguese, French | €220 |
What's included
Included
- Guided visit to the Raphael Rooms and Sistine Chapel
- Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 participants
- Enjoy early skip the line access
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Tour or official ticket?
The Semi Private Tour Option starts from €159 against €25 for official Museums entry. The difference pays for an English-speaking guide and the small group. The official ticket is better if you want to explore the wider collections at your own pace.
Meeting point
In front of Café Vaticano across the street from the Museums's Entrance. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Itinerary
From the operator: LivTours's own description of the route.
Vatican Museums
Have a truly intimate experience in a near-empty museum.
Sistine Chapel
Make the most of your time in Rome with the early access to the Sistine Chapel in a small group Tour. Limited to just 6 people per group, you will have direct access to the Sistine Chapel prior to the arrival of public tourists. Enjoy the incredible beauty of Michelangelo's masterpiece with your expert local guide and learn the history, techniques and secrets behind one of the most visited sites in Italy.
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With over 25,000 tourists visiting per day, you will be thankful to enjoy it prior to the regular opening times!
Raphael Rooms
Enjoy the gorgeous frescoes of Raphael as your expert guide explains these masterpieces in detail with historic anecdotes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Know before you go
From the operator: LivTours's own notes for this tour.
What to wear
- A dress code is required in places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered by both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress codes
Rules inside
- Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking inside is strictly forbidden. In the Express Access to the Sistine Chapel Tour the first 30 minutes of the tour are held outside of the Museums in order to give you a comprehensive explanation before entering the chapel.
Access and children
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
Route and closures
- Vatican management maintains the right to delay the opening of the Sistine Chapel for religious reasons, in this case the guide will modify the itinerary and extend your visit of the museums to ensure you make the most of your time before access to the Sistine Chapel is permitted.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews
5.0 out of 5 from 542 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 100% gave 4 or 5 stars.
Tripadvisor
5.0
520 reviews
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Photos
From the LivTours listing, 11 photos in all.
From the operator
From the operator: LivTours's own description of the tour.
The Express Access to Sistine Chapel in Rome, in a small group of 6 participants is a perfect 2 hours tour that will allow you to visit the Sistine Chapel and Raphael rooms in the early morning. With your expert local guide, you will have direct access into the Sistine Chapel with no waiting in lines to fully absorb the beauty of Michelangelo's masterpiece prior to large tourist groups arriving! Your guide will then take you to the Raphael rooms for an intimate experience with these fresco masterpieces.
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Our small group size of maximum 6 people creates a friendly environment where you can interact with your knowledgeable guide. Your guide will then lead you back to the Museums' galleries, where you will be given information on how to enjoy the rest of your time inside the wonderful Vatican Museums.
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