--- title: Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican I Max 6 People lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 159 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 55 of 145 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/wednesday-early-morning-sistine-chapel-and-vatican-i-max-6-people/ --- # Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican I Max 6 People **Guidekin's take:** Picked for a clever bit of timing: on Wednesday mornings the Basilica is closed for the papal audience, so the Museums are at their emptiest, and this group capped at six goes in early to use it, Pinacoteca and Raphael Rooms included. Early access and guide are included at €159 per person. St Peter's is only possible after the tour ends. ## Overview Wednesday's are a wonder - and the best day to experience the Vatican Museums in all their glory! Since St Peter's Basilica is closed for the Papal Audience on Wednesday mornings, the museums are far emptier than on other days of the week. This, coupled with early morning access, gives you the ultimate advantage of seeing the museums with the fewest crowds possible! Explore the vast Vatican Museums with your expert guide and see incredible works from famous Renaissance masters such as Raphael, Caravaggio, Leonardo and Giotto. Stroll through the charming Pinecone Courtyard & Octagonal Courtyard as you hear stories and anecdotes from your guide. Then, behold Michelangelo's greatest masterpiece - the Sistine Chapel, all before the crowds pile in! This tour is offered in a small group of maximum 6 people so you can interact directly with your guide and ask all the questions you like! ## Key facts - Price: from €159 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Raphael Rooms and Pinacoteca - The Sistine Chapel - Small Group tour of MAX 6 people - Early Morning Access to the Vatican Museums - Local Expert Guide - Galleries of the Candelabra, Tapestries & Maps - Pinecone Courtyard & Octagonal Courtyard - Carriage Pavilion ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (1h 30m; admission included) - Discover some of the most famous paintings and sculptures from western civilization and listen to amusing anecdotes about the former popes and artists represented in the museums. With a small-group tour of maximum of 6 people, easily maneuver through the crowded museums at a... 2. **Sistine Chapel** (20m; admission included) - Next comes the highlight of the tour -Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Since you are forbidden to speak inside the chapel, your guide will prepare you with anecdotes and details before entering to see one of the most remarkable works of Renaissance art ever... 3. **Cortile della Pigna** (30m; admission included) - Stroll through the charming Pinecone Courtyard 4. **Stanze di Raffaello** (20m; admission included) - Marvel in front of Raphael's masterpieces. 5. **Once you have finished admiring the Sistine Chapel, it's then time to continu...** (20m; admission included) - Once you have finished admiring the Sistine Chapel, it's then time to continue to your last stop of the tour - the Pinacoteca of the Vatican Museums. This special section has been a part of the museums since 1932, and houses amazing works from Renaissance masters such as... ## Schedule - Runs: Wed - Departures: 07:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Outside Caffe Vaticano, on Viale Vaticano 100 which is directly across from the Vatican Museums entrance. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - On Wednesday morning St. Peter’s Basilica is closed, which means less crowds, but also that you will not be able to access the Basilica until after the tour ends. - Vatican management maintains the right to delay the opening of the Sistine Chapel for religious reasons, in this case the guide will modify the itinerary and extend your visit of the museums to ensure you make the most of your time before access to the Sistine Chapel is permitted. - There is no photography allowed in the Sistine chapel, and all other artwork can only be photographed without flash. - Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking during your visit inside is strictly forbidden, therefore your guide will give you an explanation of the Sistine Chapel beforehand during your tour, in order to give you a comprehensive explanation before entering the chapel. - Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum. - Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums. - IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican - Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter. ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#55 of 145** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) — 4.99 (1486) 2. [rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) — 4.94 (2766) 3. 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