Savor a buffet breakfast before a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Enjoy early access with skip-the-line tickets to explore the marvels of the museums and St Peter's Basilica.
Rome: Breakfast & Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Summary Description
Highlights
- Get early access to the Vatican Museums for an exclusive buffet breakfast
- Explore the Vatican Museums in small groups for a more immersive experience
- See masterpieces of art from the papal collections
- Wander the Hall of Maps and Gallery of Tapestries
- Skip the long ticket lines to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
Description
Embark on an early morning Vatican tour, starting with a buffet breakfast in the serene Vatican's Courtyard. Be among the first to explore the museums, enjoying an Italian-American breakfast buffet featuring a variety of delicious options. Dine in the Courtyard, surrounded by stunning modern art, offering a unique and tranquil experience. Follow your guide to discover the Vatican Museums, including highlights like the Hall of Maps and the Gallery of the Tapestries. Visit the iconic Sistine Chapel and skip the lines to later enter St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can marvel at Michelangelo’s La Pietà sculpture. Enjoy the art with a small group and a local expert guide, ensuring a more intimate experience.
Included / Excluded
- • Skip-the-line early access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- • Skip-the-line entry privileges to St. Peter's Basilica
- • Buffet breakfast within the Vatican Museums
- • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
- • Headsets so you can always hear your guide
- • Hotel pickup or drop off
- • Tips
Start / End Locations
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- 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
- All participant names and Date of Birth are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Vatican. 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 to the Vatican Museums will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed
- This tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets
- St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, when this occurs customers are offered an extended tour of the Vatican Museums
- On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
- • Please ensure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Our City Wonders team wears blue attire for easy recognition.
- • Only very small bags are allowed
- • Entrance into the Vatican Museums requires a strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
- • Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, when this occurs customers are offered an extended tour of the Vatican Museums: while the local partner endeavors to notify 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 refunds or discounts are unavailable
- • All visitors must pass through airport-style security, during the high season the wait may be up to 30 minutes
- • In the event of bad weather, the breakfast will be taken indoors and not in the Courtyard
- • Gratuities for your guide that provided excellent service are appreciated!
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.
Options and Pricing
| Vatican Breakfast, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (19 - 99 years) | $115.00 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible
A dress code is required to enter to the museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
If there is bad weather on the day of your tour, your breakfast will be served inside the restaurant, in the Pinecone Courtyard
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.
About operator:
Created for travel enthusiasts with inquisitive minds, City Wonders is a global tour operator specializing in exclusive and expert tours throughout Italy, France, Spain and the UK. Its intimate tours and day trips invite travelers to go beyond sightseeing, bringing the wonders of each destination to life through behind-the-scene experiences. All City Wonders tours are guided by local experts that know the ins and outs of their city.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 13
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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