VIP Vatican Breakfast and Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel Access
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 and date of birth are required at the time of booking in order to join this tour. If we do not receive this information, 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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional English-speaking guide
Priority Entrance to the Vatican Museums & St Peter's Basilica
Group of 20 people or less
Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (Introduction)
Buffet breakfast inside the Vatican Museums
Gratuities
St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning
What To Expect
Vatican City
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.
Cortile della Pigna
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.
Options
Vatican Breakfast
Vatican Breakfast : Semi-Private Experience: Exclusive Breakfast at the Vatican Pinecone Court with small group of 20 people or fewer
Reviews
1,760 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Janice M,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Loved the set up. Great venue. Only negative was the tour guide had such a heavy accent. We could not understand 90 percent of what she was saying.
Great tour with Stephanie, ok breakfast
Angela D,
Aug 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00We met at the designated meet up point and Stephanie was our guide. It was a very hot August day. We kept a steady pace throughout which was good for us. Enough time to see everything but not too long. We listened to Stephanie through the one ear headphones and she was informative, calm and interesting, being very clear how long we had at various points on our own, and where she would be waiting for us. The breakfast was quick. We booked this tour ahead with breakfast purely for convenience (although we learned there are several places to grab a juice and pastry or omelette at the meet up point which we could have done) on our first morning and it was just ok. It was spoilt by lots of wasps and birds trying to eat it too! No one’s fault, that’s nature. It was true skip the line but it did take us time to get through security and ticket checks which is understandable as it was so busy. St Peter’s was a spectacle to behold! I would recommend this tour.
Very good tour!
Angela M,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00Very nice morning tour! Luckily it was overcast - no AC in the museum & it was very warm. Bring a fan & water! But the pieces were amazing. The Sistine Chapel was beautiful as was St. Peter’s Basilica.
Lovely tour and beautiful art!
Joshua F,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and nice. The breakfast was delicious. It was hot and humid inside the museum due to the time of year we went but the museum was absolutely full of amazing wonders. Assisting Chapell was overwhelming in its presence and artistry. Easily one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen.
Vatican breakfast
Edith J,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
2.00Skip this one it was not good. The breakfast I have to say was terrible. I had 13 family members with me. Everyone said the same thing. It was terrible. The service was OK. The food was just awful.
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