VIP Key Master's Tour: Open The Sistine Chapel
2 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Join the Vatican's Key Master, opening the Vatican Museums for the day
- Spend two hours inside the museums alone with your small group
- Follow an official Vatican guide, sharing context in each of the galleries you visit
- Spend as much time as you desire inside the Vatican after your tour
- Sites Visited
- Vatican Museums
- Sistine Chapel
- Raphael Rooms (Stanze di Raffaello)
- Belvedere Courtyard (Pinecone)
- Octagonal Courtyard (Apollo Belvedere & Laocoön)
- Gallery of the Candelabra
- Gallery of Maps
- Gallery of the Tapestries
- Tour Includes
- Official English-speaking Vatican guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Entrance ticket to the Vatican Museums
The most incredible Vatican experience ever imagined
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Total Customer Reviews: 285
Verified Ratings
4.8 /5
based on 260 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
The best way to see the sistine chaple. Turn lights on,open doors with the keys. It's early but do not miss this tour!
Verified · Robert · Oct 28, 2024 · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
It was so wonderful to see the Vatican Museums without all the crowds. Being the only people in there and helping unlock the doors was an awesome experience.
Verified · Leonie · Oct 26, 2024 · Australia · Female · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Great tour. Because it’s very early, it would be great if there was coffee available!
Verified · Anant · Oct 24, 2024 · USA · Male · 35 to 44 years
Excellent
Being in the Vatican museum before it opens to the public was a magical experience - opening the doors and turning on the lights to the galleries with the Vatican keymaster was wonderful
Verified · Timothy · Oct 22, 2024 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
The Key Master Tour did not disappoint! Our guide, Barbara, gave us so much information as she and the Key Master guided us through The Vatican museum allowing us to unlock doors and turn on lights. To be able to experience everything in such an intimate setting was breathtaking!
Verified · Meredith · Oct 10, 2024 · Bahamas · Female · 45 to 54 years
FAQs
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
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