Early Morning Vatican Tour & Sistine Chapel | Private

Long before the city stirs awake, find yourself at the gates of the Vatican, alone. Its buildings will be silent and sealed. There will be no crowds or noise- just the sounds of early morning birds setting the scene with their delicate song.  In this rarest of moments, the centuries seem to pause, waiting for you to step through.

Then, the doors of one of the most revered sites in the world will first open, just for you. You won’t see ticket booths or groups forming; instead, you will meet with one of our expert guides who will welcome you to explore the Vatican in the pureness of the morning with them. Walk through gilded galleries and echoing corridors to witness some of the world’s greatest masterpieces that range from ancient sculptures and tapestries to Renaissance frescoes, and then bathe in the sublimity of the Sistine Chapel. 

This is not simply early access. It is a once-in-a-lifetime communion with the soul of the Vatican — before the world arrives.

Discover the Best of the Vatican  – A Journey Through Art, History, and Wonder 

In this 3-hour-long immersive tour, your expert guide will lead you through the artistic treasures of the Vatican Museums. Marvel at classical sculptures and ornate marble decor in the Gallery of the Candelabra, admire the rich detail of the Flemish tapestries in the Gallery of Tapestries, and journey through the Gallery of Maps, through which Renaissance cartographers brought the Italian peninsula to life.

Your private Early Morning Vatican tour will continue with the mesmerizing Raphael Rooms- a series of frescoes that according to most could compete with Michelangelo's. 

Then, explore the majesty of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and gaze up at its legendary frescoes -  from the Last Judgment to the Creation of Adam – your guide will bring the stories, techniques, and secrets behind these masterpieces to life.

Explore St.Peter's Basilica at your own pace

The final stop of the tour will be at St. Peter’s Basilica entrance, where your guide will leave you to explore this magnificent church on your own. In this way, you will have the freedom to experience the spiritual and artistic grandeur of one of the world’s most important churches at your own pace – including Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s majestic Baldachin.

Please note: Appropriate attire is required to enter the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Shoulders and knees must be covered.