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Private Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica Early Bird Tour

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Overview

Available languages

German
English
Italian
French
Spanish

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

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What To Expect

1

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.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
2

Cortile della Pigna

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

Admission Not Applicable

Options

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

Early Morning Comfort Option

Pickup Included
Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

969 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica

    Stephanie M,

    Oct 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful experience and very educational! Our guide was very knowledgeable and was an excellent tour host!

  • Marina was very...

    Jeffrey J,

    Oct 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Marina was very knowledgeable and amazing! She showed us all the big hits and explained the history behind everything.

  • Rachele was such a great...

    Kristen P,

    Oct 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Rachele was such a great guide! Her knowledge and explanations of everything exceeded our expectations.

  • Excellent experience l!!

    Casper C,

    Oct 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was an another excellent experience provided by Viator. Our guide, Francesca, was really great and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend spending the time and the money.

  • Great Guide and Great Tour

    Harry E,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The Best Vatican Tour Ever !! We’ve been to Rome several times and this was the best St. Peter’s / Sistine Chapel tour ever. Our guide Francesca was simply fantastic ! Even though we have visited the Vatican previously we learned so much more. Can’t recommend this tour highly enough.

From €295.00

1 Adult

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