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Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter's Semi or Private Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Important Notice Jubilee Year 2025: As part of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, from December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2026, St. Peter’s Basilica may experience unexpected partial or complete closures. In the rare event that the Basilica cannot be visited, rest assured that your tour experience will remain exceptional. Your guide will seamlessly adapt the itinerary to include alternative highlights, ensuring the full duration and quality of your tour. Please note that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions agreed upon at the time of booking, partial or full refunds cannot be issued due to Basilica closures.

Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.

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.

Photography is not allowed in the Sistine Chapel and all other artwork can only be photographed without flash.

Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking during while inside the chapel is strictly forbidden. Therefore, your guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the Sistine Chapel before entering and will be able to answer more questions once you have left the space.

St. Peter’s Basilica is an active church and can be closed unexpectedly for liturgical ceremonies. If closed, your guide will provide a revised itinerary including more of the Vatican Museums. No compensation is granted in these circumstances.

Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.

Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this small group tour. To ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.

Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.

IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican

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 comprehensive experience.

Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Food and drinks

Gratuities (optional)

What To Expect

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Vatican Museums

With the luxury of our truly small group size of 6 people max, or in the personalized intimacy of your very own private group, you will be guaranteed to get the very most out of your Vatican experience. This way you can easily navigate through the countless masterpieces with an expert guide, ask all the questions you wish, and have the guarantee of a personalized experience. We trust this makes ALL the difference! Walk through the heavily decorated Gallery of the Candelabras and enjoy the trompe l’oeil in the Gallery of the Tapestries. After you learn about the impressive Gallery of the Maps, continue to the exquisite Raphael Rooms. With your professional expert tour guide, you will be sure to see all the highlights as well as hidden gems! You will not only learn the fantastic history of the powerful Popes but will also delight in the bits of gossip and other little-known stories about life in Vatican City.

2 hours • Admission Included
2

Stanze di Raffaello

The Papal art collection at its best in the Raphael Rooms

15 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Private Tour

Private Guide: Book this option for your own private group and enjoy a complete Vatican tour with a Private Guide for you only.

Shared Tour max 6 people

Semi-Private Tour

Vatican Key Master Upgrade

End your exclusive VIP tour with a delightful breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard.
Duration: 2 hours: Join the Vatican’s Key Master to unlock the empty galleries and the Sistine Chapel in total privacy. St. Peter's NOT included

Reviews

4.90

3,615 reviews

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  • Elizabeth was Great !!!

    James G,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Elizabeth was fantastic, very knowledgeable and patient with every question we had !! Would very highly recommend her and choose her next year !!!

  • First time in Rome

    Blanca S,

    Sep 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Mateo was excellent. Although it was a very long tour, he continued giving us details about the Vatican museum, Sistine chapel and St. Peter. They are very well organized and I really liked and appreciate the many notes they sent us before the trip.

  • Early Morning Vatican Tour

    Terry F,

    Sep 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Amazing art with extraordinary history and religious significance. Maximo was a wonderful guide with extensive knowledge, and engaging humor.

  • Worth The Money

    Derek B,

    Sep 23, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The additional costs to get an early entry into the Vatican Museum and St. Peter’s Basilica was worth it, as the que was at least 400 meters and growing. In addition having our own personal guide from Liv Tours (the provider Maria Claudia) to put context and perspective on what your seeing and experiencing was invaluable. A few words on Claudia she was A+++., and gave a concise and comprehensive explanation of what we were viewing from the Animal Room to Map Room, to the Tapestry Room and the Sistine Chapel….

  • Early morning Vatican tour is worth it.

    Chris B,

    Sep 22, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide,Alicia, was amazing. A teacher and art historian, she knew the details on every work. She also knew exactly how to prioritize time without rushing us, which is impressive in those huge Vatican museums. The very small group tour was a great choice for us. We could ask questions and focus on what specifically interested us. LivTours worked well once we understood we queue up on the stairs beside the café and then get assigned to a guide.

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4.90
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