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Private Early Bird Vatican Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Are you planning your once in a life time Vatican experience? This is hands down the best Vatican Tour!
Our early bird tour options will allow you to enjoy the Vatican treasure before the crowd!
After hotel pickup, travel to the Vatican. Enjoy a fascinating tour and an interactive experience with a passionate tour guide who will animate the history of the magnificent artwork and cater to your personal interests.
During your visit, see one of the world’s finest collections of sculptures, carvings, frescoes, and paintings.
The main attractions included in the tour will be the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica ( not available on Wednesday morning due to the Papal Audience).
Don't waste your time, choose our Prime option and be among the first lucky ones to enter the Museums!

What's Included

  • LUXURY OPTION - Private hotel pick-up and drop-off service (from/to centrally located locations)
  • LUXURY/COMFORT Options - Private hotel pick-up service (from centrally located locations)
  • LUXURY Option - Meet and greet with the guide at your accommodation (if centrally located)
  • Food and drinks
  • Early Morning BASIC OPTION - Transfers not included
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Meeting and Pickup

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For the EARLY BIRD LUXURY OPTION pick-up, drop-off, and meet and greet with the guide at the accommodation are included in the tour cost. Guests should be at 7:45 AM down the lobby ready for the transfer.For the EARLY BIRD COMFORT OPTION pick-up and meet and greet with the guide at the accommodation are included in the tour cost. Guests should be at 7:45 AM down the lobby ready for the transfer.For the EARLY MORNING BASIC OPTION transfers are NOT INCLUDED. Guests will meet their guide at 8:00 AM directly on-site, at the designated meeting point.YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE AGENCY FOR ANY CHANGE.

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Viale Vaticano, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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What To Expect

Vatican Museums

With our Prime Tour, we get you inside the Museums at its first access. Watch the Vatican Museum Galleries slowly come to life.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cortile della Pigna (Pass By)

The Courtyard of the “Pigna”, created from the 16th century area of the “Belvedere”
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Sphere within a Sphere (Pass By)

The Sphere within a Sphere" by Arnaldo Pomodoro at the Vatican Museums is a striking sculptural masterpiece that graces the Cortile della Pigna. This captivating artwork features a large bronze sphere with a textured, fractured surface, revealing a smaller sphere within. The interplay of light and shadow on the intricate patterns adds to its mesmerizing allure. Symbolizing themes of complexity and inner depth, Pomodoro's sculpture at the Vatican Museums stands as a testament to the convergence of art, spirituality, and profound meaning in the heart of one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions.
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Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (pontiff from 1471 to 1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480. It is known throughout the world both for being the place where the conclave and other official ceremonies of the Pope are held (in the past also some papal coronations), and for being decorated with one of the most famous and celebrated works of art of artistic civilization the frescoes by Michelangelo.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

The largest Basilica in the world is also home to worldwide masterpieces like the famous Pietà by Michelangelo! it even houses an underground crypt for Popes, of which can be visited ( not available on Wednesday morning due to the Papal Audience) The Basilica has a big influence from Michelangelo and you can see his art work throughout. The Basilica was originally built above the tomb of the Prince of the Apostles, where the Pope visits every Christmas or Easter Time.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Please notify us of any mobility issues or disabilities.
  • Museums partially accessible for visitors using wheelchairs; St. Peter's Basilica will not be included.
  • Comfortable footwear recommended for moderate walking during the tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Early Bird Vatican Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • LUXURY OPTION - Private hotel pick-up and drop-off service (from/to centrally located locations)
  • LUXURY/COMFORT Options - Private hotel pick-up service (from centrally located locations)
  • LUXURY Option - Meet and greet with the guide at your accommodation (if centrally located)
  • Tickets to the Vatican Museums
  • Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide for A Private Walking Tour
  • Shortcut to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Visit to the Sistine Chapel
  • Food and drinks
  • Early Morning BASIC OPTION - Transfers not included

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Dress code: Modest attire required for places of worship and selected museums; no shorts or sleeveless tops allowed, cover knees and shoulders for both men and women to avoid entry refusal.
  • St. Peter's Basilica excluded on Wednesdays due to the Papal Audience.
  • Allow at least 20 minutes for security checks at monuments/attractions.
  • Timings and reservations subject to availability and administrative decisions; may undergo last-minute changes.
  • Please notify us of any mobility issues or disabilities.
  • Museums partially accessible for visitors using wheelchairs; St. Peter's Basilica will not be included.
  • Comfortable footwear recommended for moderate walking during the tour.
  • Possible last-minute closures of St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel for religious ceremonies; no refunds for unplanned disruptions.
  • Children under 18 require a valid passport or ID for age verification on the day of the tour.
  • Please review the confirmation message sent one day before the tour for final details.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration or closed due to extraordinary celebrations. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes
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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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).

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