Private Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica Early Bird Tour

4.9(1,086)3 hFree cancellationBy CityEyes Private Tours

About this activity

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 ( not available on Wednesday morning due to the Papal Audience).

Don't waste your time, choose our Prime option and be among the first lucky ones to enter the Museums!

What's included

✓LUXURY OPTION - Private hotel pick-up and drop-off service (from/to centrally located locations)
✓LUXURY/COMFORT Options - Private hotel pick-up service (from centrally located locations)
✓LUXURY Option - Meet and greet with the guide at your accommodation (if centrally located)
✓Visit to the Sistine Chapel
✓Tickets to the Vatican Museums
✓Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide for A Private Walking Tour
✓Shortcut to St. Peter's Basilica

Not included

✕Food and drinks
✕Early Morning BASIC OPTION - Transfers not included

Meeting and pickup

For the EARLY MORNING BASIC OPTION, transfers are NOT INCLUDED. Guests will meet their guide at 7:30 AM directly on-site, at Caffè Vaticano, Viale Vaticano 100 - located on the opposite side of the Museums' entrance. Your guide will be holding a sign with your last name on it.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code: Modest attire required for places of worship and selected museums; no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed, cover knees and shoulders for both men and women to avoid entry refusal.
Timings and reservations subject to availability and administrative decisions; may undergo last-minute changes.
Please notify us of any mobility issues or disabilities.
Museums partially accessible for visitors using wheelchairs; St. Peter's Basilica will not be included.
Comfortable footwear recommended for moderate walking during the tour.
Possible last-minute closures of St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel for religious ceremonies; no refunds for unplanned disruptions.
Children under 18 require a valid passport or ID for age verification on the day of the tour.
Please review the confirmation message sent one day before the tour for final details.
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.

Cancellation policy

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

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