Civitatis
Jose
July 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Excelente. Explicación. Guía. Atención. Lugsr. Historia. 100% recomendable.
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Be among the first to enter the Vatican Museums in the morning. Small group tour (max. 12). Sistine Chapel before the crowds. Book now!
21% off+34,232 tours completed
+34,232 tours completedFirst Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Selling out fast
Be among the first to enter the Vatican Museums in the morning. Small group tour (max. 12). Sistine Chapel before the crowds. Book now!
Be among the first to enter the Vatican Museums in the morning. Small group tour (max. 12). Sistine Chapel before the crowds. Book now!
General information
Duration 2.5 - 3 hours
Subject to logistical variations
Available languages
English and Spanish
Guaranteed Entrance Ticket
Included in the price
Certified Tour Guide
Expert and passionate
Vatican Museums early access tour: the ideal choice for visiting the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums without crowds, in a small group of a maximum of 12 people, in the peaceful early morning.
Meet our team at the meeting point to be introduced to your guide and join your small group of no more than 12 people.
Journey through centuries of history and beauty: from the Gallery of Maps to the Gallery of Tapestries, all the way to the Pio-Clementine Museum. Your guide will reveal all the secrets of the extraordinary masterpieces you will discover!
End the tour in the Sistine Chapel before the crowds arrive, and fully enjoy Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement.
Enjoy guaranteed early entry for a unique, intimate, and stress-free experience. Book now with free cancellation!
What our travelers think
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Claudia
July 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Cristina fue totalmente encantadora y divertida. Nos explicó un montón de datos curiosos y nos hizo la experiencia totalmente amena. Repetiremos sin duda.
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- Civitatis
Jose
July 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Excelente. Explicación. Guía. Atención. Lugsr. Historia. 100% recomendable.
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Claudia
July 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Cristina fue totalmente encantadora y divertida. Nos explicó un montón de datos curiosos y nos hizo la experiencia totalmente amena. Repetiremos sin duda.
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Samer
July 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
It was nice the guide was so passionate we loved it
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Michael
July 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Very informative and enjoyable tour with Susannah!
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Stephen P.
June 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
The tour was educational, very interesting, and sometimes humorous. Best of all, the tour connected me to history and my faith. The tour guide was clear with directions for the tour, very will prepared, and was happy to answer all questions. The two and a half hours were time well spent, and offered great value. Skipping the line with a knowledgeable tour guide is the way to go. The tour guide did a great job navigating the museum with us on a very busy day. Highly recommended!
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Ximena
June 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
If you need last minute tickets for the Vatican , this is a good option, but at a huge markup. We went very early, at 7:45, but had to wait until 8 for the Vatican Museum to open. Everyone recommended to go early, but I’m skeptical if it would have been better to wait until later in the afternoon, it was crowded, and it didn’t matter that our tour was small, as you are surrounded by many other tour groups, and it was difficult to hear our guide clearly,
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Viaggiatore di GetYourGuide
June 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
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Kayleen
June 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Samoni was fantastic!! 10/10 recommend
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Jarrod
June 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Great tour by Simon’s and straight into the museum with minimal queuing.
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Viaggiatore di GetYourGuide
June 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Simona was a fantastic tour guide. She is knowledgeable, funny, and kind! The tour was very organised with tickets and headsets.
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Yuri
June 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Verónica was really good. My tour was too expensive because I booked it only a week before in June.
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Mitchell
June 2026
First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Tour was absolutely incredible with Bernadette! We had a very in depth tour and Bernadette went above and beyond with service and knowledge. We could easily have spent several more hours to explore and take in all the art and history. 10/10
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All visitors must pass through airport-style security checks. During peak season, waiting times at security can be up to 30 minutes.
Access to the tour monuments is not permitted with large backpacks or bulky umbrellas. Please bring a small backpack or bag.
Children up to 5 years old enter for free, but must be added to the booking.
Please note that the Holy See may close the Sistine Chapel without prior notice. In such cases, more time will be dedicated to other parts of the visit during the tour.
In accordance with the Vatican Museums' regulations, the guide will explain the Sistine Chapel at the beginning of the tour, as talking is prohibited inside.
- Vatican Museums Entrance Ticket
- Sistine Chapel Access
- Professional guide in the chosen language
- Small group (max 12 participants)
- Earphones
What's not included
- Tips
- Pick-up and transfers
- St. Peter's Basilica
- Everything not expressly included in the description
We're available around the clock to help you and answer any question.
Get support
Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italia
Open in mapsNot wheelchair accessible: in this case, we recommend requesting a private tour.
Not recommended for people with reduced mobility: in this case, we recommend requesting a private tour.
No pets allowed (except guide dogs).
Frequently asked questions
No. The internal passage connecting the Sistine Chapel to the Basilica is reserved for groups whose tour includes entry to the Basilica. On this tour you will exit through the main exit of the Vatican Museums and can visit the Basilica independently from St Peter's Square, passing through security. If you want to go straight through from the Museums, choose the tour that includes St Peter's Basilica.
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Reviews
Overall rating
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164 reviews
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- Civitatis
Jose
July 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Excelente. Explicación. Guía. Atención. Lugsr. Historia. 100% recomendable.
- Civitatis
Claudia
July 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Cristina fue totalmente encantadora y divertida. Nos explicó un montón de datos curiosos y nos hizo la experiencia totalmente amena. Repetiremos sin duda.
- GetYourGuide
Samer
July 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
It was nice the guide was so passionate we loved it
- GetYourGuide
Michael
July 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Very informative and enjoyable tour with Susannah!
- GetYourGuide
Stephen P.
June 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
The tour was educational, very interesting, and sometimes humorous. Best of all, the tour connected me to history and my faith. The tour guide was clear with directions for the tour, very will prepared, and was happy to answer all questions. The two and a half hours were time well spent, and offered great value. Skipping the line with a knowledgeable tour guide is the way to go. The tour guide did a great job navigating the museum with us on a very busy day. Highly recommended!
- GetYourGuide
Ximena
June 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
If you need last minute tickets for the Vatican , this is a good option, but at a huge markup. We went very early, at 7:45, but had to wait until 8 for the Vatican Museum to open. Everyone recommended to go early, but I’m skeptical if it would have been better to wait until later in the afternoon, it was crowded, and it didn’t matter that our tour was small, as you are surrounded by many other tour groups, and it was difficult to hear our guide clearly,
- GetYourGuide
Viaggiatore di GetYourGuide
June 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
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Kayleen
June 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Samoni was fantastic!! 10/10 recommend
- GetYourGuide
Jarrod
June 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Great tour by Simon’s and straight into the museum with minimal queuing.
- GetYourGuide
Viaggiatore di GetYourGuide
June 2026First Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel: Small Group
Simona was a fantastic tour guide. She is knowledgeable, funny, and kind! The tour was very organised with tickets and headsets.