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 in the morning.
* 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.
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
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
1,854 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Vatican Breakfast and Tour
Gayle J,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We began the morning with a lovely breakfast in the Pinecone Court of the Vatican. The delicious breakfast was scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, pancakes, bacon, sausage, pastries and coffee. Our guide, Christian, was wonderful. He was very knowledge and personable. He guided us through the halls with statues and tapestries, into the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Christian was great at keeping a nice pace and keeping us together. He was also very courteous and took time to learn our names which was a nice touch.
Beautiful morning at the Vatican
605karyns,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a real winner! Easy to find, very informative, excellent breakfast, and amazing guide, Christian. I learned so much! I would book this excursion again!
The experience was...
Rodney L,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was wonderful. The details were specific without being overwhelming and made the tour an amazing history lesson. The guide was very knowledgeable about the location.
Breakfast at the Vatican and tour
noirinc2026,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was called Christian and he was so warm and welcoming,very down to earth and so full of knowledge and passion,delighted to have had him as our guide and I’ve learnt a lot from him
Great Vatican Visit with Breakfast
W9462TWmariannev,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christian was our guide and he was fabulous. So friendly and so full of information. The whole experience was fantastic!!! The breakfast was worth the additional cost. The food was plentiful and delicious.
Great experience
Tour16103211805,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gaga is a fantastic and informative tour guide. She helped us to see pieces of art in ways that we would not have seen it without her expertise. She also worked very diligently to make sure that we were in the shade as often as possible and away from the crowds as often as possible. Overall, this was a great experience, considering how crowded it was.
Tour
suzannemR5288YP,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Silvia was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend a guided tour.
Wonderful Vatican Tour
Theron L,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was absolutely phenomenal! Alisandre was our tour guide and she was a treasure trove of information. She was kind and took us on a well-paced tour through the Vatican museums. Although you are not allowed to stop in the museums, we kept moving but it was at a very leisurely pace and we didn't feel rushed. The breakfast was excellent and it was nice to enjoy the morning atmosphere in one of the Vatican's courtyards. St. Peter's Basilica was on my bucket list and I cried, sobbing, when I saw how beautiful it was in person. We also saw the Hall of Maps, the Hall of Tapestries, the Sistine Chapel, and many other galleries. It is imperative that you get tickets for a tour like this before you go. We were lucky enough to go through a side entrance and enter the Vatican within 20-30 mins. The main queue to get tickets was between 3-4 hours long! This tour was very well done and was very enjoyable! Worth every penny!
Excellent Guide (Lorenzo)...
ANTONIO T,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Excellent guide (Lorenzo) but low quality manja coffee and delays your entrance to the museum making the tour very full
Great great tour - 5 star guide
772cathg,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sabina host was 5 star - v knowlegable and kind spirit
Related Experiences
Operated by City Wonders Ltd