VIP Key Master's Tour: Open The Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum
This once in a lifetime, exclusive tour offers the most incredible Vatican experience imaginable.
Enter the Vatican museums before dawn, with the Museums’ Key Master. Join him as he opens the still and silent galleries and breeze through Italy’s most prized gem in luxurious seclusion. For two unique and memorable hours, you’ll glide through the deserted Museums, seeing the most awe-inspiring spaces including the Raphael Rooms and – the height of exclusivity - an empty Sistine Chapel.
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Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
Travel with the Vatican’s Key Master as he opens up the Museums, unlocking doors and lighting long, empty galleries for you to explore
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes
Stop At: Stanze di Raffaello, Viale Vaticano, Vatican City Italy
The Raphael Rooms are a particular highlight. Often more crowded than the Sistine Chapel, they’re home to a collection of frescoes just as revered by art historians. Visiting alone, you’ll have the space to appreciate them in all their majesty.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
The highlight of your tour will be the opening of the Sistine Chapel, where you’ll enter completely alone and watch Michelangelo’s frescoes flicker to life.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City Italy
Enter the still-closed Pinecone Courtyard passing the crowds who are only now getting inside the doors.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Sphere within a Sphere, Pine Cone Courtyard Vatican Museums, 00120 Vatican City Italy
This spectacular bronze globe is the center piece of the Pinecone Courtyard. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.
Stop At: Vatican City, Vatican City, Lazio
This tour is in the Vatican City, the center of the Roman Catholic Church and home to the Pope.
Duration: 5 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This tour is in English."
"This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty."
"The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows."
"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"
"All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour."
"Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside the Vatican Museums. Storage for small items is available."
"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."
"This tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible."
"Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated."
"Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information."
"While the Vatican Museums are equipped with elevators for wheelchair and stroller access, they are not conveniently located on the group tour route and only give access to specific sections of the Museums. We advise clients to contact Walks Customer Service Team to make further arrangements"
"Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
06:00 AM
Duração: 2 Hours
Ponto de partida: Vatican Museums, 00120, Vatican City
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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