Private Early Bird Vatican Museums Tour

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

With our Prime Tour, we get you inside the Museums at its first access.
Watch the Vatican Museum Galleries slowly come to life.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City Italy

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

Pass By: Sphere within a Sphere, Pine Cone Courtyard Vatican Museums, 00120 Vatican City Italy

The Sphere within a Sphere" by Arnaldo Pomodoro at the Vatican Museums is a striking sculptural masterpiece that graces the Cortile della Pigna. This captivating artwork features a large bronze sphere with a textured, fractured surface, revealing a smaller sphere within. The interplay of light and shadow on the intricate patterns adds to its mesmerizing allure. Symbolizing themes of complexity and inner depth, Pomodoro's sculpture at the Vatican Museums stands as a testament to the convergence of art, spirituality, and profound meaning in the heart of one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions.

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

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

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


Duration: 30 minutes

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

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

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Most travelers can participate
• 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.
• Comfortable footwear recommended for moderate walking during the tour.
• Allow at least 20 minutes for security checks at monuments/attractions.
• Timings and reservations subject to availability and administrative decisions; may undergo last-minute changes.
• Notify us of any mobility issues or disabilities.
• Museums partially accessible for visitors using wheelchairs; Basilica not included.
• St. Peter's Basilica excluded on Wednesdays due to the Papal Audience.
• 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.
• Review the confirmation message sent one day before the tour for final details.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Caffè Vaticano, viale, Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered
For the EARLY BIRD LUXURY OPTION pick-up, drop-off, and meet and greet with the guide at the accommodation are included in the tour cost.
Guests should be at 7:45 AM down the lobby ready for the transfer.

For the EARLY BIRD COMFORT OPTION pick-up and meet and greet with the guide at the accommodation are included in the tour cost.
Guests should be at 7:45 AM down the lobby ready for the transfer.

For the EARLY MORNING BASIC OPTION transfers are NOT INCLUDED.
Guests will meet their guide at 8:00 AM directly on-site, at the designated meeting point.

YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE AGENCY FOR ANY MODIFICATION.

07:45 AM

Saint Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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

3 hours 30 minutes