Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with Breakfast

Your experience

Highlights

• Indulge in a delectable buffet breakfast and gain exclusive early access to the Vatican Museums.
• Consider exploring the Vatican Museums in smaller groups for a truly immersive experience.
• Curated from the esteemed papal collections, witness awe-inspiring masterpieces of art.
• Immerse yourself in the captivating Hall of Maps and explore the Gallery of Tapestries.
• Skip the inconvenience of lining up in long queues for Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica tickets.

Full description

 Start your day with an extraordinary adventure in the early morning that offers you special access to the Vatican. Initiate your journey by treating yourself to a delicious breakfast feast in the peaceful Vatican's Courtyard, a one-of-a-kind experience reserved for a fortunate few before the general public arrives at the museums. Spoil yourself with a delightful assortment of Italian-American breakfast delicacies, such as eggs prepared to your liking, delectable meats, flavorful cheeses, freshly baked muffins and croissants, a variety of fresh fruits, cereals, and mouthwatering pancakes skillfully crafted by the esteemed pancake chef of the Vatican. Step into the serene ambiance of the Vatican's Courtyard, where you can seek solace in the company of a remarkable contemporary masterpiece safeguarded within the hallowed confines of the Vatican Museums. This extraordinary chance will provide you with a fleeting insight into a serenity that is rarely encountered by fellow devotees at this revered site.Come and experience an enchanting expedition to the mesmerizing Vatican Museums, where our well-informed guide will accompany you on a captivating voyage. You will be joined by a select few, only 13 individuals, allowing ample opportunity and room to truly savor the remarkable assortment of artwork. Delve into renowned chambers such as the Hall of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of the Candelabra. The profound knowledge of our guide will animate the masterpieces, unveiling concealed intricacies that might have escaped your notice had you explored the museum independently.Afterwards, prepare yourself to witness the renowned Sistine Chapel, an astonishing and awe-inspiring work of art. By bypassing the extensive queues for tickets, you will have the privilege to enter the majestic splendor of St. Peter's Basilica. As you stand in a state of astonishment, absorb the overwhelming magnificence of the altar and allow yourself to be completely captivated by the profound beauty of Michelangelo's celebrated sculpture, La Pietà. This extraordinary expedition provides an unparalleled opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the captivating narratives of history and the extraordinary artistic marvels that eagerly await your presence at the Vatican.

Includes

• Experience the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica like never before with VIP access that lets you bypass the ticket line, ensuring a stress-free and exclusive visit.
• Within the captivating Vatican Museums, indulge in a delightful breakfast experience.
• With the guidance of an expert tour, embark on a captivating journey through the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
• Fluent in English, a guide who is.
• Thirteen or less individuals make up these groups.
• Ensure constant auditory connection with your guide by utilizing headsets when necessary.

Not includes

• Transportation is available to and from the hotel.
• Tips

What to bring

• Cash

Not allowed

• Shorts
• Baggage or oversized containers
• Skirts of a shorter length.
• Shirts without sleeves
• Tripods
• Backpacks
• Umbrellas

Know before you go

• During the busiest time of the year, travelers should anticipate passing through airport-like security checks. Expect wait times to potentially reach a maximum of thirty minutes.
• The breakfast portion of the tour will be moved indoors instead of being held in the Vatican's Courtyard, should the weather take a turn for the worse.
• During religious ceremonies, Saint Peter's Basilica may sometimes unexpectedly close. In such cases, visitors are offered an extended tour of the Vatican Museums instead. The local partner diligently tries to inform tour groups beforehand if there are any changes to the Basilica's opening hours. However, there may be situations where it is not possible to do so. Regrettably, refunds or discounts cannot be provided in these circumstances.
• On Wednesdays, access to St Peter's Basilica is not available until 1pm due to the Papal Audiences taking place in the morning hours.