Enjoy the privilege of entering the Vatican Museums an hour before the general public for a more relaxed visit of its priceless hidden treasures!
This 3 hour tour is perfect for those who wish to visit the Vatican as part of a friendly small group, away from the daily massive crowds. You will enter at 8:00am, before the general opening.
As you meet your professional guide at 7:30 at our office located near the Vatican, enjoy an introduction to the Sistine Chapel and allow him to lead you to enter the Museums with priority entrance at 8:00 AM, before the daily crowds. Inside the Chapel you will find no talking is allowed as it is Holy Ground, this is why your guide will take the chance to recount all about Sistine Chapel Highlights before entering. For your enjoyment, headsets will be provided to your small group as you allow our guide to lead you through the famous galleries of the Vatican that preserve countless artworks!
The Vatican Museums hosts several galleries, such as the Tapestries and the Maps, the longest of all. This gallery was built at the request by Pope Gregory XIII, also known as the “Pope” of the Gregorian Calendar. See wonderful maps that like in a puzzle represent Italy and the region related with the church, the ceiling is very impressive.
Explore Raphael’s Rooms renowned for their frescos, a great example of Renaissance painting. While Raphael was painting the School of Athens, Michelangelo was painting the Ceiling inside the Sistine Chapel. Ask your guide about their rivalry and how it inspired their artworks.
Reach the magnificent Sistine Chapel to look at Michelangelo’s masterpiece, once inside you will remain speechless. The Sistine Chapel was originally defined “Cappella Magna”, the “Big Chapel”. Since the 15th century, this place was used both for religious purposes and papal activity. To this day, the Papal Conclave is held in the chapel and the Pope uses the chapel for Holy ceremonies on special occasions.
