Sistine Chapel Early Access with St. Peter's Basilica and Pope's Crypts Visit Instant Confirmation
Enjoy the biggest highlights of the Vatican! Get an early access to the Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry to the St. Peter's Basilica. Avoid the crowds and have ample time inside the Papal Tombs to be humbled by the fixtures of the holy ground.
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Schedule & Location
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Time & Location - Check-out
Time & Location
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07:05 Meet Your Guide across the Entrance of Vatican Museums
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07:20 Start of Tour
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Sistine Chapel
Join the first group to enter the chapel! Pass through the Vatican Museums and learn basic information on what to look for once you enter from your guide. Feel free to take in the sacred atmosphere and the beauty of Michelangelo's masterpieces.
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St. Peter’s Basilica
Enjoy an introduction to the Basilica and the amazing sights you will encounter within. See Michelangelo's moving Pieta and Bernini’s 96-foot-high masterpiece: a Baroque baldachin with twisting columns, cast using bronze ‘recycled’ from the Pantheon.
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Crypts of the Popes
Have free time to explore the main level of the Basilica. After that, be lead you down to the Crypts of the Popes, housed in the space between the older 4th-century Basilica and St. Peter’s, which was built on top of it.
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St. Peter’s Square
At the conclusion of your visit, be lead by your guide to the outside of the entrance of the Basilica, leading on to Bernini’s architectural masterpiece: St. Peter’s Square.
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09:20 Tour Ends at St. Peter's Square
Notes
Restriction(s)
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- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
Required Items to Bring & Attire
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- Entrance to the Vatican requires a strict dress code for both men and women. Entry may be denied to improperly dressed participants.
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Clothing that covers from the shoulder to knee
- No clothing that exposes a large amount of skin
- Strollers are not allowed
Additional Note(s)
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- The Sistine Chapel tour has no bathroom or water break. Please plan accordingly to maximize your time inside.
- Bags and equipment like tripods and umbrellas are not permitted in the Vatican. All baggage must be checked in at the cloakroom at least 15 minutes before the tour begins.
- Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour, except in the Sistine Chapel where talking and photography are prohibited.
- Guided visits inside Saint Peter’s Basilica are not permitted in the early morning due to the mass being held. Instead, your guide will deliver a full commentary from the Basilica porch.
- Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, an extended tour of the Vatican Museums will be offered.
- The Basilica Crypts are subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. In this case, the guide will inform the tour group of when the crypts will be accessible.
- It is not possible to re-enter the Vatican once you leave as the Vatican tickets are single entry only.
- Please note that due to increased security measures, some lines may form on tours with 'Skip-the-Line' access.
Booking Requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
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- You can book a maximum of 20.
FAQ
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Payment/Cancellation policy
Payment type
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 07:20 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
