Private Early Morning Tour Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms: Skip the Line

Highlights

• Early Access
• Sistine Chapel
• Raphael Rooms

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Sistine Chapel

   45min

   Make the most of your time in Rome with 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. With over 25,000 tourists visiting per day, you will be thankful to enjoy it prior to the regular opening times! From January 12 through March 31, the Vatican Museums will be carrying out special conservation work on Michelangelo’s Last Judgment inside the Sistine Chapel. During this time, a scaffolding structure will cover the entire Last Judgment wall. The Sistine Chapel will remain open and fully accessible, but this specific artwork will not be visible during the restoration period. Thank you for your understanding as this masterpiece receives important care.

2. 2

   Vatican Museums

   45min

   After experiencing the wonder of the Sistine Chapel, your private expert guide will take you to your next stop - the Raphael Rooms. Have a truly intimate experience in a near-empty museum to enjoy the gorgeous frescoes of Raphael as your expert guide explains these masterpieces in detail with historic anecdotes.

3. 3

   Stanze di Raffaello

   10min

   Your guide will then escort you to the Raphael Rooms for an intimate experience with these fresco masterpieces.

Before you go

Location