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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.
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.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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
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.
Vatican Breakfast : Semi-Private Experience: Exclusive Breakfast at the Vatican Pinecone Court with small group of 20 people or fewer
1,767 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
David K,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was wonderful and very educated on the history of the Vatican and the artwork found there. However, this tour was more focused on the museums in the Vatican than on the Vatican itself - no St. Peter’s Square for example. But it was very interesting and educational, and Sabrina, our guide, was wonderful.
Christine S,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
Left behind after breakfast. I went to the restroom came back to the front of the area were were suppose to meet Got there and the tour guide left without us. We never did rejoin the tour till we bumped into a few of the tour group in the sistine chapel. She said she was so worried about us, but we thought she couldn't have been or she would have found us before she left the meeting area.
Vanessa J,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
Cristian was an incredible guide through the Vatican. Very knowledgeable and welcoming. He was very nice. Breakfast was also lovely. I really liked that he reminded us to take pictures at cool spots and that he made sure we weren’t over heating when it was really hot. - Coral, age 10 The best tour guide I have ever had. - Koa, age 12
Debra M,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
It was very hard to understand our tour guide so took away from the experience. Also hard because ear plugs only had one bud
Ursula P,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
The Price quality ratio has a huge skew here. The guide tried, but her English was very poor and the quality of her microphone and headphones was more than poor. An American breakfast in the Vatican, hundreds of people already in the museums before the museums open, doesn't really correspond to the advertising copy of this extremely expensive offer.
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