Exclusive Vatican: Empty Sistine Chapel Morning or Evening Tour
Overview
Step inside the near-empty Sistine Chapel for a memorable — and uniquely quiet — visit without the crowds. This VIP access Vatican tour is the most exclusive and unforgettable way of experiencing the Sistine Chapel with the choice to visit at sunrise or sunset. Either way, you’ll enjoy special access and avoid the crowds that pack the space during normal opening hours. Take in Michelangelo's masterpiece with your own eyes and spend two hours in the Vatican Museums in the capable hands of an expert guide. Discover some of the world’s greatest artistic treasures. Admire the extraordinary frescoes in the Raphael Rooms, the awe-inspiring Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of the Candelabras, and more.
What's Included
- Gallery of the Maps
- Octagonal Courtyard
- Raphael Rooms
- Gallery of the Tapestries
- Gallery of the Candelabra
- VIP access to the Sistine Chapel
- Pinecone Courtyard
- Skip the Line Tickets to Vatican Museum
- Expert English Speaking Art Historian Guide
- Guided Tour in the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Outside Opening Hours
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
00120
Vatican City
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
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Sistine Chapel
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- 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.
- Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Gallery of the Maps.
- Octagonal Courtyard.
- Raphael Rooms.
- Gallery of the Tapestries.
- Gallery of the Candelabra.
- VIP access to the Sistine Chapel.
- Pinecone Courtyard.
- Skip the Line Tickets to Vatican Museum.
- Expert English Speaking Art Historian Guide.
- Guided Tour in the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Outside Opening Hours.
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Exclusive Vatican: Empty Sistine Chapel Morning or Evening Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive Vatican: Empty Sistine Chapel Morning or Evening Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Gallery of the Maps
- Octagonal Courtyard
- Raphael Rooms
- Gallery of the Tapestries
- Gallery of the Candelabra
- VIP access to the Sistine Chapel
- Pinecone Courtyard
- Skip the Line Tickets to Vatican Museum
- Expert English Speaking Art Historian Guide
- Guided Tour in the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Outside Opening Hours
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- 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.
- Walks Tours is an Accredited Tour Operator with an official ticketing agreement with the Vatican Museums.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
