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Rome: VIP Vatican Breakfast with Guided Tour & Sistine Chapel

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 3 hours
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary journey at the Vatican with this morning tour that includes an American-style breakfast inside the Vatican's Courtyard. You’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire famous sights like the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Vatican City, Vatican City, Lazio

With our Early Entrance into the Vatican, you’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City Italy

Begin with an American-style breakfast in the Vatican's Courtyard among the majestic views of the Vatican with unparalleled serenity before the public is allowed inside.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sphere within a Sphere, Pine Cone Courtyard Vatican Museums, 00120 Vatican City Italy

In the heart of the Vatican's Cortile della Pigna stands a notable bronze sculpture: Sfera con sfera (Sphere Within a Sphere) by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. This captivating artwork depicts two fractured orbs resembling intricate machine gears, symbolizing the intricate and fragile nature of the modern world. Pomodoro began creating similar sculptures in the early 1960s, exploring the theme of complexity.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Then join your expert guide for a semi-private tour of the Vatican Museums. Saunter along our carefully designed route to admire exquisite centuries old art collections and archeological wonders.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Gallery of the Maps, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy

The Vatican Museums' Gallery of Maps is a mesmerizing display of intricate cartography, spanning centuries. Immerse yourself in history through vividly detailed maps, capturing the beauty of geography and artistry.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy

From there, visit the Sistine Chapel – the Pope’s personal place of worship. Marvel at Michelangelo’s artistry as you immerse yourself within one of the world’s most significant landmarks.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Finally, your guide will avoid long lines to get you into St. Peter’s Basilica to explore one of the pillars of the Catholic church. Remain in St. Peter’s Basilica after the tour to experience more of this amazing church at your leisure, or step back outside St. Peter’s Square to admire Bernini’s clever optical illusion and the basilica’s heavenly facade.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

St. Peter's Square, an iconic masterpiece in Rome, embraces visitors with its grandeur. Designed by Bernini, the vast elliptical space is encircled by a majestic colonnade, symbolizing the Church's embrace. The central obelisk and fountains add splendor, while the stunning façade of St. Peter's Basilica stands as a beacon of architectural brilliance, inviting pilgrims and tourists alike to marvel at the heart of Vatican City.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Buffet breakfast inside the Vatican Museums
  • Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (Introduction)
  • Small groups of 20 people or fewer
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Priority Entrance to the Vatican Museums & St Peter's Basilica
  • Entry/Admission - Cortile della Pigna
  • Entry/Admission - Sphere within a Sphere
  • Entry/Admission - Gallery of the Maps
  • Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
  • Entry/Admission - St. Peter's Basilica
  • Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Please note that this tour is only available up to 60 days in advance, due to the nature of the tickets. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment!
  • Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
  • On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
  • * Please note all participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Vatican. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
  • * Please be advised that this tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets. It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or Passport for security checks, and entry will not be granted without proper documentation.
  • A dress code is required to enter to the museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Via Tunisi, 4, 00192 Roma RM, Italy


Departure Time

08:00 AM


Return Details

St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Scott_B

11 Jan, 2024

Our guide was terrific! Not only knowledgeable about everything but so passionate also. Recommending to my daughter who will be in Rome in a few months.

Frank

01 Jan, 2024

Our guide was outstanding. Had a very helpful handout describing the paintings in the Sistine Chapel as well as other visual aids explaining the various areas that we visited.

John_G

29 Dec, 2023

The Sistine Chapel is the most memorable. Our tour guide gave a very good history throughout the tour

Anthony_W

28 Dec, 2023

Christian was a knowledgeable and pleasant guide. His knowledge of and passion for the Vatican Museum brought it to life. The breakfast was delicious. Truly, the Vatican is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been and this tour brought all the beauty to the surface.

A2287SOea

22 Dec, 2023

I took my 11yo daughter on this tour with me and we toured with I believe Cristiano (or Christian? - I’m not sure and this is so important because he was amazing). During this tour, he noticed my daughter’s hands were cold and without stopping the tour, pulled a spare pair of gloves from his bag and gave them for her to wear. He did a great job keeping the group together and truly seemed to really love what he does. It was a cold day but he did not complain and always kept a positive attitude. He was even overly kind to a group of people on our tour who kept lagging behind, gently encouraging them to stay with the rest of us and not take photos of certain areas (they kept pulling out their camera anyway). Super star travel tour guide - he really made the tour.

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