VELTRA tours & activities, fun things to do

So great to get in before the crowds

My wife and I had never been to the Vatican museum nor Sistine Chapel before. For us, two things that can ruin an excursion are waiting in the sun on endless lines and impossible crowds. This early access was the best way to avoid for the most part both of these. The key was getting through to the Chapel before 9am in order to have breathing room and be able to enjoy the artwork. The added bonus of having an audio guide allowed us to move at our own pace, and not have to rush and push our way through bottlenecked areas to keep up with a tour group guide.

There were minimal downsides, but was inclusive of the organization was a little hectic getting our tickets and into the museum first thing in the morning (mostly the process wasn't explained so we moved like helpless sheep). Additionally, some of the wings, prior to the Chapel, are not open that early so if you wish to see them you must double back. This means you must now fight the crowds, and possible move against the flow of people so that you are not dragged into the crowded Chapel you paid to avoid.

All and all a great way to spend the morning. We highly recommend this tour, and to plot our your morning breakfast plan in advance as the Vatican Cafe got really busy as there are multiple tour groups that use this as a morning meeting spot.