Private Early Bird Vatican Tour


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From $339.38

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Rome, Rome

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Are you planning your once in a life time Vatican experience? This is hands down the best Vatican Tour!

Our early bird tour options will allow you to enjoy the Vatican treasure before the crowd!

After hotel pickup, travel to the Vatican. Enjoy a fascinating tour and an interactive experience with a passionate tour guide who will animate the history of the magnificent artwork and cater to your personal interests.
During your visit, see one of the world’s finest collections of sculptures, carvings, frescoes, and paintings.
The main attractions included in the tour will be the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica.
Don't waste your time, choose our Prime option and be among the first lucky ones to enter the Museums!


What's Included

Hotel Drop Off Service (if Prime Option 8:00AM selected)

Hotel pickup with Sanitized Vehicle (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)

Meet and greet service with your guide/driver at your hotel/accommodation

Priority Access (before the regular Early Morning Crowd - if Prime Option 8:00AM selected)

Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide

Sistine Chapel

Tickets to the Vatican Museums

What's Not Included

Food and drinks


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
  • CHILD: Age: 6 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Please advise in case of mobility issues - wheelchair partly accessible
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Please advise in case of mobility issues - wheelchair partly accessible
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Vatican Museums
With our Prime Tour, we get you inside the Museums before the regular Early Morning crowds, bypassing those already waiting in line for the Vatican doors to open - You'll really feel like the Popes Special Guest as you stroll right past everyone who has a Standard Early Morning Vatican Tour.

Watch the Vatican Museum Galleries slowly come to life before their day starts.

1 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna
The Courtyard of the “Pigna”, created from the 16th century area of the “Belvedere”

• Admission Ticket Free

Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (pontiff from 1471 to 1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480. It is known throughout the world both for being the place where the conclave and other official ceremonies of the Pope are held (in the past also some papal coronations), and for being decorated with one of the most famous and celebrated works of art of artistic civilization the frescoes by Michelangelo.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica
The largest Basilica in the world is also home to worldwide masterpieces like the famous Pietà by Michelangelo! it even houses an underground crypt for Popes, of which can be visited.
The Basilica has a big influence from Michelangelo and you can see his art work throughout. The Basilica was originally built above the tomb of the Prince of the Apostles, where the Pope visits every Christmas or Easter Time.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included






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