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Private Earliest Morning Vatican Tour

from € 800

Meeting point

Accomodation Lobby or TBA

Duration

4 Hours

Language

English

Group

1-7

The tour includes

Pick up by the guide (no car included)
Earliest access
Skip-the-line tickets
St.Peter’s Basilica Tour
Vatican Museum Tour
Sistine chapel Tour
Private English speaking Guide
Headsets if needed

Not included in the tour

Transfer service
Drop off
Gratuities

Description

Avoid the massive crowds and enjoy a stress-free Private Earliest Morning Vatican tour with an experienced and passionate guide. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your accommodation at 7:30 a.m., allowing you to experience and take advantage of privileged entry during the opening time to the Vatican.

Have the chance to marvel at the extensive art collections of the Renaissance period belonging to the Catholic Church that have gathered great significance historically and artistically throughout the years. Wander inside the Vatican Museum to explore the most spectacular rooms and sophisticated galleries, and walk through the impressive paintings in the Gallery of Maps.

Mesmerized by the beauty of the Sistine Chapel and admire its iconic ceiling painted by Michelangelo, host to his unique masterpieces. Roam around the St. Peter’s Basilica, the greatest of all churches of Christendom, home of the famous mosaics, Michelangelo’s Pietà and the iconic Bernini’s Baldachin.

Additional information

Not suitable for:

Wheelchair users
People with walking difficulties
Claustrophobic

What to bring:

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed:

Shorts
Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts
Backpacks
Umbrellas
Tripod
Animals
Potentially dangerous objects
Foods and drinks

Know before you go:

Some parts might not be accessible and are subject to unexpected closures until further notice due site’s restrictions
On religious holidays or Wednesday mornings (Papal Audience), please note that the tour will be adjusted to include only the visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel
Wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees. If your clothing does not comply with the rules, you may be denied entry
All guests must undergo airport-style security
During high season the wait may be up to 30 minutes
Photography is not allowed in the interior of the Sistine Chapel and some parts. The staff are authorized to delete any files taken
Food and drinks are not allowed, with the exception of water
Bags and suitcases larger than 40x35x15 cm, tripods, large umbrellas and potentially dangerous objects are not allowed inside the Vatican Museums and must be left in the cloakroom. The cloakroom is a 20-minute walk from the end of the tour

Before the activity:

Transfer service not included (optional)
Your guide will pick you up at the accommodation lobby, and together you will reach the tour destination with any type of transportation at your own expense
Drop-off not included
The Vatican Museums are closed on Sundays
The St. Peter’s Basilica is closed on Wednesdays morning due to the Papal Audience, in this case only the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel are included in this service
If you are a wheelchair user, please inform us, as the Vatican has strict policy (to be informed upon confirmation)
Before the activity starts, please provide us your complete passport names and birthdays because the attractions required this information then bring your ID or passport during the activity that should be identical with the provided names during booking

Highlights

Early access

The Vatican Museum

The Sistine Chapel

The St.Peter's Basilica

Skip-the-line access

Avoid the queue with Skip-the-line tickets.

Expert guide

Capture history with an expert and passionate guide.

Art

Discover the extensive collection of art gathered by the popes through the years from Renaissance, Baroquè period and Contemporary Art.

Galleries

Explore the Galleries with masterpiece paintings and different frescoes.

Meeting point

Your guide will pick you up at the accommodation lobby (optional), and together you will reach the tour destination with any type of transportation at your own expense. Drop-off not included.