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Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter’s Semi Or Private Tour
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Description
Get early morning access into the Vatican Museums to admire countless works, and beautiful courtyards! Together with a truly small group of only 6 participants max, or in your very own private group, you will be able to avoid the big crowds and quietly enjoy these wonderful masterpieces. The Vatican Museums is on everyone’s Rome itinerary so you can imagine it gets quite full, quite quickly. This tour guarantees the personalized and intimate feel that is only possible with our truly small group size, or in your very own private group. We believe that having an intimate experience makes ALL the difference! With your expert local guide, make your way through the vastness of the Museums, with the greatest highlights of the Papal art collection, the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, and of course the exceptional Sistine Chapel. Finish with the incredible Saint Peter's Basilica.
What's Included
- Skip the long ticket lines
- Private Option of this tour is Available!
- Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 people
- Learn from a Professional Local Expert Guide
- Enjoy Early Morning Entrance to the Vatican Museums for a quieter experience
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Occasionally the Basilica may be closed due to last minute private events outside of the tour operators control and often without notice. In these uncommon circumstances the tour will operate as usual and the time spent inside the basilica will be made up elsewhere on the tour. No refunds will be granted in the event the Basilica is closed
- Starting in 2024, the Vatican Museums will discontinue early access for ALL tour providers, instead opening to the public at 8AM. This tour will then be offered as a first entrance experience, which we recommend for a less crowded, more personalized, and fully guided experience.
- 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.
- Please note St Peter's Basilica is closed on most Wednesday's. If you book during a day in which the Basilica is closed, your tour of the Vatican Museums will be extended to compensate the closure
- Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a high-quality experience.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews for Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter’s Semi Or Private Tour
Thorough and knowledgeable
Travel564993
We had an excellent, knowledgeable and fun experience with Asumta. She was so knowledgeable about the history behind everything we saw in the museums, Rafael rooms, Sistine Chapel and St Peters.
Brilliant
AussieinBeijing
It was absolutely amazing. I had no idea what to expect & it exceeded my expectations. Giovanni was our guide & he was so informative & kept things moving along & interesting (& with a sense of humour). Would totally recommend to anyone.
Much depth with supporting details.
Mark_W
Many inside stories, many details, and much fun.
Massimo was also very considerate of persons having difficulties with the numerous steps.
The best tour of the Vatican I could have imagined.
E3994RKaarons
My family and I had the pleasure of being guided around the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica by our excellent guide Livia. She made this such a great experience for us! She was so knowledgeable and explained everything very well. Livia paced the tour very nicely and we had ample time to see everything in great detail. It was overall an amazing experience and she made it very special.
Thank you very much for the wonderful time!!
Perfection
Monique_P
Barbara, our tour guide, was the best part of this tour! The activity was perfectly timed, thought through well, and was a perfect way to learn about the Vatican. If you have the chance to book a private/ semi private tour, do it!
Page last updated on October 30, 2024
