Rome: Early-Morning Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Beat the crowds and see historic masterpieces up close on this guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. See the stunning Raphael Rooms, marvel at the artwork in the Sistine Chapel, and visit the impressive Vatican Museums with a guide.

Enter the Vatican Museums right as they open for the day for a complete guided tour of this stunning space. Enjoy the masterpieces without the bustling crowds as you follow your guide through the Belvedere Courtyard, the Gallery of Maps, the four Raphael Rooms, and more. Learn from your guide where Raphael worked the faces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo into his frescoes.

Next, head to the Sistine Chapel. Arrive just as the doors first open to groups and visit at the most peaceful time of day. Get a full run-down of Michelangelo’s frescoes, including a detailed handout, from your guide before heading in.

Finish your tour by going to St. Peter’s Basilica via a special secret passage, bypassing the long lines outside. End your morning with a full tour of this sacred space and gaze upon Michelangelo’s moving Pietà, Bernini’s grandiose altarpiece and learn the stories and legends behind the art.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Visit the stunning Sistine Chapel before the daytime crowds.
Explore the Vatican Museums at the quietest time of day.
Skip the line at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Gaze upon masterpieces by Raphael, Michelangelo, & Bernini.
Marvel at the awe-inspiring Raphael Rooms.

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