Alone In The Vatican: Exclusive VIP Access Vatican Tour
2 hours
Max 20 people
Commentary: Guide · en
Vatican City, Italy
About this activity
Take a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable tour of the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums without the crowds in an exclusive small group.
Highlights
- Join one of the most exclusive Vatican tours available.
- Get VIP access to the Sistine Chapel without crowds.
- Enjoy the company of an expert tour guide.
- Explore the Vatican Museums alone for two hours.
- Avoid the long lines at the Vatican Museums.
Full description
Experience the Sistine Chapel at its most breathtaking on a special early or after-hours tour of the Vatican Museums. Whether you go first thing in the morning before opening time or in the evening after the site has closed to the public, either way you’ll enjoy VIP access and avoid the crowds that pack the space during normal opening hours. In the capable hands of an expert guide, you’ll explore the halls of the Museums and discover some of the world’s greatest artistic treasures. Walks Tours is proud to be an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
As the most unforgettable and exclusive way of experiencing the Sistine Chapel, this tour gives you VIP access in the morning or evening. With the choice of early or after-hours entry to the Vatican Museums, you’ll enjoy the same exquisite, crowd-free experience at the Sistine Chapel and explore with a knowledgeable guide who's a Vatican expert.
Meet your guide outside the Vatican Museums and slip inside the Museums without waiting in line. On the morning tour, you’ll arrive at the Vatican as the sun begins to rise over Rome and access the Museum at 7:30 am — much earlier than when many other "early access” experiences begin. View the galleries and Raphael Rooms as you make your way to the Sistine Chapel as the first visitors to enter the Vatican Museums for the day.
As the crowning moment of your experience, you’ll step into the Sistine Chapel and enjoy the extremely rare experience of being there completely alone. The next 20 minutes are all yours to contemplate the Chapel in impeccable silence with just a handful of other visitors from your group around — a far cry from the typical crowds throughout the day.
If you opt for the evening tour, you’ll meet your guide as the Museums are closing to the public for the day and enter with skip-the-line tickets. Breeze past the crowds exiting as you head off to visit the majestic galleries and Raphael Rooms. The last stop on the tour is the Sistine Chapel where you'll step inside to enjoy this magnificent building with just your small group. After the near-empty Chapel has taken your breath away, you'll say goodbye to your after a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll remember for years to come.
Meet your guide outside the Vatican Museums and slip inside the Museums without waiting in line. On the morning tour, you’ll arrive at the Vatican as the sun begins to rise over Rome and access the Museum at 7:30 am — much earlier than when many other "early access” experiences begin. View the galleries and Raphael Rooms as you make your way to the Sistine Chapel as the first visitors to enter the Vatican Museums for the day.
As the crowning moment of your experience, you’ll step into the Sistine Chapel and enjoy the extremely rare experience of being there completely alone. The next 20 minutes are all yours to contemplate the Chapel in impeccable silence with just a handful of other visitors from your group around — a far cry from the typical crowds throughout the day.
If you opt for the evening tour, you’ll meet your guide as the Museums are closing to the public for the day and enter with skip-the-line tickets. Breeze past the crowds exiting as you head off to visit the majestic galleries and Raphael Rooms. The last stop on the tour is the Sistine Chapel where you'll step inside to enjoy this magnificent building with just your small group. After the near-empty Chapel has taken your breath away, you'll say goodbye to your after a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll remember for years to come.
Included / Excluded
- Skip the line ticket to the Vatican Museums
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- VIP access to the Sistine Chapel
- Small Group tour (max 20 people)
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Vatican Museums, Vatican City, VA
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at the Vatican Museums (Viale Vaticano) Entrance. Your guide will be waiting on the short flight of stairs in front of the entrance door. These doors are surrounded by white marble and have "Mvsei Vaticani" engraved above the door in the stone.
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Know before you book
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
- Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- All guests must pass through security. For useful information/restrictions about your tour in the Vatican Museum, visit https://m.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani-mobile/en/visita-i-musei/consigli-utili.html
- Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the Vatican Museums.
- Due to the religious nature of the Vatican, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. Walks cannot be held responsible for those denied entry.
- No photography or filming is permitted in the Sistine Chapel.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Additional information
Ticket age ranges:
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)
- Adult (15+)
- Child (2-14)
- Infant (0-1)