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: 191
Verified Ratings
4.8 /5
based on 166 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Latest reviews
Great
The tour was great. Our issue was that although the guide points everything out, her English had way too much Italian overcast that was very hard to understand what she was saying. This took away from what I was looking forward to with this tour for us as we wanted to know what we were looking at. The keymasters were very kind as well.
Verified · Sharon · Apr 10, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
This tour is super expensive but delivers 'value' nonetheless because the experience of walking behind the Chief Door Opener and all the keys, is unique. It's a choice on how you wish to spend your budget vs how much time you wish to expend in a queue.
Verified · Emma · Mar 25, 2024 · Italy · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I highly recommend.
Verified · Alanna · Jan 11, 2024 · Italy · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
An amazing experience!!! It seems to be in heaven....it's a continuous WOW!!! The key master gives you the key to open the door, you walk in a dark place and then he turns the lights on and you see the universe!!!
Verified · Julietta · Jan 09, 2024 · Italy · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Want to feel special and do things most people will never do! Treat yourself to this amazing Key Tour and see the Vatican with a knowledgeable tour guide and no crowds. Words can not express how impressive this tour is.
Verified · Tim · Dec 26, 2023 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years
Reviews from our guests
VIP Key Master's Tour: Open The Sistine Chapel
of Walks customers highly recommend this tour to friends or family
Verified rating
4.8 /5
166 Walks’ customer ratings
Guide 4.6/5
Guest Support
4.6/5
Guest reviews
191
total guest reviews
Excellent 166 96.9%
Great 20 10.5%
Good 2 1%
Average 2 1%
Poor 1 0.5%
Latest reviews
Great
The tour was great. Our issue was that although the guide points everything out, her English had way too much Italian overcast that was very hard to understand what she was saying. This took away from what I was looking forward to with this tour for us as we wanted to know what we were looking at. The keymasters were very kind as well.
Verified · Sharon · Apr 10, 2024 · USA · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
This tour is super expensive but delivers 'value' nonetheless because the experience of walking behind the Chief Door Opener and all the keys, is unique. It's a choice on how you wish to spend your budget vs how much time you wish to expend in a queue.
Verified · Emma · Mar 25, 2024 · Italy · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
This was truly a once in a lifetime experience that I highly recommend.
Verified · Alanna · Jan 11, 2024 · Italy · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
An amazing experience!!! It seems to be in heaven....it's a continuous WOW!!! The key master gives you the key to open the door, you walk in a dark place and then he turns the lights on and you see the universe!!!
Verified · Julietta · Jan 09, 2024 · Italy · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Want to feel special and do things most people will never do! Treat yourself to this amazing Key Tour and see the Vatican with a knowledgeable tour guide and no crowds. Words can not express how impressive this tour is.
Verified · Tim · Dec 26, 2023 · USA · Male · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Experience was amazing. Having the freedom to explore Vatican museums without a crowd incredible. Kids enjoyed unlocking doors as we went.
Verified · Paul · Dec 21, 2023 · USA · Male · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Thousands and thousands visit the Sistine Chapel each day. We opened the door and stood alone in the center of this magnificent space. I am surprised that something as extraordinary as the Key Master's Tour even exists.
Verified · James · Dec 15, 2023 · USA · Male · 75 or older years
Excellent
Excellent tour guide with a background in art history. The meeting place was clearly described and I felt confident I had found the right spot to wait. The tour is exceptional, especially the special access to the Sistine Chapel. I have already recommended this tour to friends.
Verified · Cindy · Dec 13, 2023 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years
Great
This tour is a once in a lifetime experience. Entering the Vatican museums alone before opening hours. It makes you feel like Indiana Jones. The highlight of the tour is of course opening the doors of the Sistine Chapel and enjoying it all by yourself for a good twenty minutes. I highly recommend this tour.
Verified · Marie-Therese · Dec 10, 2023 · Italy · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
This really is a magical experience and well worth it if you want to beat the crowds. Rather than stop at every artefact, you move through the rooms getting a broad overview of the contents and interesting facts along the way but you have time to head towards anything that interests you. We saw the sun rise over Rome as we approached the courtyard and balconies, which was perfect timing!
Verified · Frances · Dec 08, 2023 · United Kingdom · Female · 35 to 44 years
Meeting Point
Meeting Point
Vatican Museums Entrance. Meet on the short flight of stairs in front of the entrance door. These doors are surrounded by white marble and have "Mvsei Vaticani" engraved above the door in the stone. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign.
Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
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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