Private Tour: Vatican with Early Entrance

Early Access 3 hour private Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel tour allows you the exclusive opportunity to access before the usual entry of the general public. You will meet your guide at 7:30am & access to the priority line entering the Museums at 8:00am,in the meantime your guide will use many visual aids to introduce you the Sistine Chapel as explanations are forbidden inside. Your expert private guide will walk you along the amazing Vatican Galleries and you will access the off limit exclusive Cabinet of the Masks to admire the mosaics coming from the Roman Villa of the Emperor Hadrian. You will see important Greek Roman marble statues such as the Apollo of Belvedere, the Laocoon and the Torso who inspired Michelangelo for one of his characters in the Last Judgement. You will visit the highlights of the Vatican Galleries before the daily crowds and step inside the Sistine Chapel to discover Michelangelo who painted the Ceiling with the Creation of Adam and the Last Judgement.


Itinerary
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Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

You will meet your private guide bright and early at 7:30am outside the entrance to the Vatican Museums. From the moment you meet your guide he will begin to explain to you the complex and fascinating history of the world's smallest state, the Vatican. You will enter one hour ahead of opening to the general public. Once inside you will enjoy your guide's expertise as they guide you seamlessly through the Vatican's wealth of art.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

Your next stop will be in the stunning Sistine Chapel. Designed by Michelangelo your guide will explain to you the deep meaning behind the painting and the secret of how it was constructed.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Vatican City, Vatican City, Lazio

The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state's temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence.With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements"
"A moderate amount of walking is involved, not recommended for customers with limited mobility."
"Stroller accessible"
"Personal photography is allowed during this tour, except in the Sistine Chapel"
"If you arrive late you might loose the entrance at the Vatican"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 07:30 AM
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Guaranteed to skip the long lines
• Professional guide for 3 hours
• Private tour
• Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
• Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
• Guaranteed to skip the lines
• Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
• Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Facilities