Private Tour
Private Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica Early Bird Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Are you planning your once in a life time Vatican experience? This is hands down the best Vatican Tour!
Our early bird tour options will allow you to enjoy the Vatican treasure before the crowd!
After hotel pickup, travel to the Vatican. Enjoy a fascinating tour and an interactive experience with a passionate tour guide who will animate the history of the magnificent artwork and cater to your personal interests.
During your visit, see one of the world’s finest collections of sculptures, carvings, frescoes, and paintings.
The main attractions included in the tour will be the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica ( not available on Wednesday morning due to the Papal Audience).
Don't waste your time, choose our Prime option and be among the first lucky ones to enter the Museums!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Timings and reservations subject to availability and administrative decisions; may undergo last-minute changes.
Please notify us of any mobility issues or disabilities.
Museums partially accessible for visitors using wheelchairs; St. Peter's Basilica will not be included.
Comfortable footwear recommended for moderate walking during the tour.
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.
Please review the confirmation message sent one day before the tour for final details.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration or closed due to extraordinary celebrations. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
LUXURY OPTION - Private hotel pick-up and drop-off service (from/to centrally located locations)
LUXURY/COMFORT Options - Private hotel pick-up service (from centrally located locations)
LUXURY Option - Meet and greet with the guide at your accommodation (if centrally located)
Tickets to the Vatican Museums
Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide for A Private Walking Tour
Shortcut to St. Peter's Basilica
Visit to the Sistine Chapel
Food and drinks
Early Morning BASIC OPTION - Transfers not included
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
With our Prime Tour, we get you inside the Museums at its first access. Watch the Vatican Museum Galleries slowly come to life.
Cortile della Pigna
The Courtyard of the “Pigna”, created from the 16th century area of the “Belvedere”
Options
Early Morning Comfort Option
Pickup Included
Pickup included
Early Morning Basic Option
Transfers not included: Private Walking Tour with meet and greet on site
Early Morning Luxury Option
Transfers included: Private walking tour with private pick-up and drop-off service
Pickup included
Reviews
935 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An incredible experience we will never forget
Sherry H,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00An incredible experience from booking, to meeting our guide Siriki who was so AMAZING and knowledgeable along with our driver Gianluca who stayed with our bags all morning and safely got us to the Port for our sail. It’s an incredible tour, they were helpful setting everything up to ensuring the day went beyond our expectations
A Fantastic Guide Who Made History Come Alive
Katie L,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely fantastic! Our guide Sylvia struck the perfect balance of storytelling with a modern twist making all the old wildly fascinating! She is a professor and used her iPad to zoom in on details, which made the art and history come alive in such an engaging way. She had an incredible sense of how much information to share—enough to keep us fascinated without ever overwhelming or boring us. She could take the temperature of the group and adjust quickly. I was attentive the entire time (which says a lot!) and even my active 10-year-old nephew stayed engaged. She handled curious, energetic kids with such ease and warmth, keeping the experience fun for everyone. Truly a master at wrangling wild boys while still making the tour deeply informative. Oh, and we walked through the holy doors! Highly recommend—this was one of the best tours we’ve ever taken!
Amazing Tour
TheresaJasmin W,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Elisa was amazing. She is not only very knowledgeable and professional but vsuper friendly and made sure that we are having the best experience. She explained everything to us even before we start the tour. It was my sister and brother-in-law's first time in Rome and this tour was a memorable one for them. The tour company was also very prompt in replying to my last minute request. Thank you!!
Wonderful Morning at the Vatican!
Gina R,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Early morning entry but still very crowded! Our tour guide was excellent and managed to steer us away from most of the crowds! A fascinating experience!
Mirta was a terrific...
Kiran K,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mirta was a terrific guide. Very informative and gave us much more understanding of the Vatican, its history and the important things to see in the museum. Well worth the time.
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