Private Early Morning Vatican Tour with St. Peter's Basilica
Overview
This experience allows you to enjoy some of the most famous artistic treasures in the world, the highlights of the Vatican Museums and its galleries, including Michelangelo’s frescoed masterpiece of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The early morning option allows you to visit all these sites at a time when it is not very crowded: you will enjoy the experience to its fullest! Also, after this immersive walk, you will enter St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest Basilica in the world, renowned for the inspiring Bernini interiors design and Michelangelo stunning “ Pietà “. PLEASE NOTE: During the Jubilee, if the Basilica reaches full capacity, access will unfortunately not be allowed, and this will be beyond our control. In such a case, more time will be spent inside the museums.
What's Included
- St. Peter's Basilica is included - SEE THE DISCLAIMERS IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE TOUR
- Pick-up at your hotel
- VIP ticket entrances to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
- Professional tour guide
- Gratuities
- Drop-off at your hotel
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Dress code required to enter the places of worship and selected museums. Shorts or sleeveless tops are not allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The entrance might not be permitted for the ones who do not respect these rules.
- We recommend to be punctual and in case of any issue or if you are unable to locate your guide, to contact us to +393402950510
- The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starting time. The guide will leave from the meeting point 15 minutes after the tour starting time. In case of delay beyond 15 minutes, no refund will be given.
- During the Jubilee, if the Basilica reaches full capacity, access will unfortunately not be allowed, and this will be beyond our control. In such a case, more time will be spent inside the museums.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Early Morning Vatican Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica?
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- St. Peter's Basilica is included - SEE THE DISCLAIMERS IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE TOUR.
- Pick-up at your hotel.
- VIP ticket entrances to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
- Professional tour guide.
- Gratuities.
- Drop-off at your hotel.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Early Morning Vatican Tour with St. Peter's Basilica is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Early Morning Vatican Tour with St. Peter’s Basilica will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- St. Peter's Basilica is included - SEE THE DISCLAIMERS IN THE DESCRIPTION OF THE TOUR
- Pick-up at your hotel
- VIP ticket entrances to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
- Professional tour guide
- Gratuities
- Drop-off at your hotel
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Dress code required to enter the places of worship and selected museums. Shorts or sleeveless tops are not allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. The entrance might not be permitted for the ones who do not respect these rules.
- We recommend to be punctual and in case of any issue or if you are unable to locate your guide, to contact us to +393402950510
- The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time.
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starting time. The guide will leave from the meeting point 15 minutes after the tour starting time. In case of delay beyond 15 minutes, no refund will be given.
- During the Jubilee, if the Basilica reaches full capacity, access will unfortunately not be allowed, and this will be beyond our control. In such a case, more time will be spent inside the museums.
- Operated by a business
