Rome: Vatican Museums Early Morning Private Guided Tour

Rome: Vatican Museums Early Morning Private Guided Tour

Experience a private guided tour of the Vatican Museums, complete with skip-the-line tickets for your convenience. Opt for the choice that includes hotel pickup and drop-off to enhance the ease of your visit.

About this activity

  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    3.5 hours

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    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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  • person-dolly_10786488 Pickup included

    Our driver will be waiting outside your accommodation. Please don't forget to specify your accommodation address.

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a private guided tour of the Vatican Museums
  • Explore the Vatican Museums at its first access, with fewer crowds
  • See the highlights of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel
  • Admire the stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
  • Visit the St. Peter's Basilica and be stunned by the world's biggest church

Your experience

Experience a private guided tour of the Vatican Museums with the advantage of skip-the-line tickets.

Gain entry to the Vatican Museums during its initial access period to appreciate the exhibits in a less crowded atmosphere.

Select the option that provides a designated meeting point at the location or includes pickup and drop-off services from your hotel, accompanied by a private driver.

Acquaint yourself with your guide and gain initial entry into the Vatican Museums.

Experience the Vatican Museums during a time of day when crowds are minimal.

One should take the opportunity to appreciate the Cortile della Pigna, Sfera di Pomodoro, Cortile Ottagono, Laocoonte, Galleria degli Arazzi, and Galleria delle Mappe.

Explore the Sistine Chapel and St.

Peter's Basilica.

Admire La Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, and St.

Peter's Square.

What's Included
  • Private Guided Tour
  • Skip-the-Line Tickets
  • Early Morning First Access
  • Pick-Up and Drop-Off from/to Hotel (if Option is Selected)
What's Excluded
  • Pick-Up and Drop-Off from/to Hotel (if Option is not Selected)

Itinerary

Pickup location:

Rome

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Car

(15 minutes)

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Vatican Museums

Guided tour (2 hours)

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Courtyard of the Pigna

Guided tour (30 minutes)

5
Laocoön

Guided tour (20 minutes)

6
Gallery of Tapestries

Guided tour (30 minutes)

7
Gallery of Maps, Vatican Museums

Guided tour (30 minutes)

8
Sistine Chapel

Guided tour (20 minutes)

9
St. Peter's Basilica

Guided tour (1.5 hours)

Arrive back at:

Rome

Meeting Point

To Remember

Know before you go

  • Due to the Papal Conclave taking place from April 28th until approximately May 10th, the Sistine Chapel will not be accessible during this period. Tours booked within these dates will instead enjoy extended visits within the Vatican Museums, including sections not usually covered by standard tours.
  • Please provide full names and dates of birth when booking. Full names are needed in order to purchase tickets.
  • Please remember to bring all your IDs on the day of the tour. If names on tickets and IDs don't match, access will not be granted.
  • If you choose the Pick-up and Drop-off option, please provide the address of your accommodation.
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