EXCLUSIVE EARLY ACCESS
Vatican Early Access
Enter the Vatican Museums 1 hour before the public. Experience the Sistine Chapel almost empty. The way it was meant to be seen.
€89per person
3 hours
⏰ 7:30 AM Start
5.0/5 (423 reviews)
Enter the Vatican Museums 1 hour before the public. Experience the Sistine Chapel almost empty. The way it was meant to be seen.
Stand beneath Michelangelo's Creation of Adam with space to breathe. Gaze at the Last Judgment without being pushed. This is how the masterpiece should be seen.
The School of Athens and other Raphael masterpieces without tour groups blocking your view. Your guide explains every detail.
Enter the world's largest church through the exclusive connection from Sistine Chapel. See Michelangelo's Pietà, climb to the dome.
Meet at Caffè Vaticano (just outside the museum entrance). Quick espresso and tour briefing while other tourists sleep.
Be among the first 100 people inside. The galleries are yours. Start with the Pine Cone Courtyard.
Walk the stunning 120-meter gallery lined with 40 topographical maps of Italy. Usually packed - now peaceful.
The School of Athens, Fire in the Borgo, and more Renaissance masterpieces explained in detail.
The highlight. 20+ minutes in the chapel while it's nearly empty. Look up, find God creating Adam, take it all in.
Direct access through the exclusive passageway. See the Pietà, bronze baldachin, papal tombs.
Exit in St. Peter's Square. Your guide provides recommendations for the rest of your day.
Michelangelo, 1512
Sistine Chapel
Michelangelo, 1541
Sistine Chapel
Raphael, 1511
Raphael Rooms
Greek, 1st century BC
Pio-Clementino
Greek copy, 2nd century
Pio-Clementino
Michelangelo, 1499
St. Peter's
Raphael, 1520
Pinacoteca
Leonardo da Vinci
Pinacoteca
"Worth every penny and every minute of lost sleep. I had the Sistine Chapel almost to myself for 10 minutes. Magical. The regular entry crowd was forming as we left - dodged a bullet!"
"Our guide Giulia was incredible - art history PhD who made everything come alive. The difference between early access and regular visit is night and day. This is the ONLY way to do the Vatican."
"As a photographer, this tour was perfect. I could actually compose shots without tourists walking through. Got incredible photos of the Raphael Rooms. Highly recommend!"
Caffè Vaticano, Viale Vaticano 100 (50m from museum entrance). Look for our guide with yellow umbrella.
Metro: Ottaviano (Line A)
Limited to 15 people per tour. Early access sells out weeks in advance. Book now to secure your spot.