Rome: Vatican Early Morning Private Tour

Skip the long lines and enjoy early morning entrance to the Vatican and tour the museums and Sistine Chapel. The 3-hour tour will get you access to one of the greatest art collections in the world.

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. Enjoy a private tour of the Vatican. You can be among the first to enter into the Museums, with access in the early morning. Take advantage of your provate guide and enjoy the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel viewing. Explore the highlights of the papal palace, from the Greek statues of the Lacoon to the Tapestries and the exquisite Raphael Rooms. Tailor your visit to include the aspects of the collections you want to see, whether in the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, or St. Peter’s Basilica. Your personal guide will not only enlighten you with the Vatican’s fascinating history, but share bits of papal gossip and little-known stories about the popes and artists represented.