Vatican Breakfast, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Tour

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Highlights

  • Get early bird access to the Vatican Museums for an exclusive buffet breakfast in the peaceful Pinecone Courtyard

  • 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

Summary

Experience the Vatican as few people have ever seen it. 

Begin your day with an American-style breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard. Take in the magnificent views of the Vatican with unparalleled peace and serenity as you enjoy a delicious morning meal before the general public has even been allowed inside. 

After breakfast, join your expert guide for a semi-private tour of the Vatican Museums. Saunter along our carefully crafted route uncovering exquisite art collections and archeological wonders that have been preserved for centuries. 

From there, visit the Sistine Chapel – the Pope’s personal place of worship. Marvel at Michelangelo’s glorious artistry as you immerse yourself within one of the world’s most historic and significant landmarks. 

Finally, your guide will avoid long lines to get you into St. Peter’s Basilica to explore one of the pillars of the Catholic church. At the conclusion of the tour, you can remain in St. Peter’s Basilica to experience more of this amazing church at your leisure, or step back outside St. Peter’s Square to admire Bernini’s clever optical illusion and the basilica’s heavenly facade.

A truly unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience.



Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
13
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Via Tunisi 4, Viale Vaticano, Roma, Lazio, 00192 , IT

Why take this tour?

Start your day early at the Vatican with a lavish buffet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard, followed by a semi-private tour of up to 13 people of the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public. See highlights such as Raphael’s Rooms and the Sistine Chapel before heading inside St Peter’s Basilica though a reserved entranceway to beat any crowds. 

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What’s included?

  • Guided tour with expert, English-speaking guide

  • Group size limited to 13 people or less

  • Early entrance to the Vatican Museums

  • All tickets and reservation fees

  • Headsets so you can always hear your guide

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.

  • We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.

  • In the case of bad weather, the breakfast portion of the tour will be indoors and not in the Pinecone Courtyard.

  • On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm

Before you go

  • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.

  • Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets for easy recognition.

  • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.

  • The Vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks

Cancellation Policy

    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.

Redemption information

    • 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.
    • Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. The Vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks. Any such items must be checked into the free luggage storage area which may result in your having to leave the tour early to retrieve them at the entrance.
    • It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
    • For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone (0039) 06 8336 0561.
    • This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended.
    • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
    • Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. City Wonders cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
    • In the case of bad weather, the breakfast portion of the tour will be indoors and not in the Pinecone Courtyard.
    • We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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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.

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