Private Early Bird Vatican Museums Tour

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Duration:3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

From $370.57

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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

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. 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.
2. Cortile della Pigna
The Courtyard of the “Pigna”, created from the 16th century area of the “Belvedere”
3. Sphere within a Sphere
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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• Comfortable footwear recommended for moderate walking during the tour.
• 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.
• Notify us of any mobility issues or disabilities.
• Museums partially accessible for visitors using wheelchairs; Basilica not included.
• St. Peter's Basilica excluded on Wednesdays due to the Papal Audience.
• 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.
• Review the confirmation message sent one day before the tour for final details.

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Posted By : Arlene_S
Everything about this tour was memorable. Highly recommend our guide Francesca Calvani ! She was a wealth of knowledge, passionate about what she does and extremely knowledgeable! I would’ve loved to tour other museums with her.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 16:26:49

Posted By : L4469TQheidim
Our early morning tour of The Vatican museums, The Sistine Chapel and St Peters Basilica was amazing. Azzurra was an incredible tour guide - extremely knowledgeable , friendly , funny and engaging. My husband and I loved it !
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 08:02:27

Posted By : jennybellanca
Tour guide was amazing. So incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Navigated us through beautifully allowing us time to whenever we wanted to stay at a specific spot. Highly recommend

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Posted On : 2024-05-08 11:45:23

Posted By : Richard_D
St Paul’s , the guardens, the museum and of course the Sistine Chapel
The private guided tour was very educational
Benjamin was very knowledgeable
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 04:14:16

Posted By : Sam_Z
The vatican museum, the Sisteen chapel and the St Peter Basilic are breath taking excursions.
Our guide was excellent, which made this a life time experience
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 13:53:03

Posted By : Amye_K
We spent an informative morning at the Vatican with Ornella, the perfect guide for this significant site. We knew we wanted a private experience so the guide could cater the tour to our interests and pace. Ornella was outstanding at every turn, giving us more background on areas that were of interest and not dwelling on those in which we expressed less interest. I highly recommend going to the Vatican as early as you can stand to get up while on vacation. We arrived around 8am and it continued to fill up all morning. The crowds really are overwhelming. Or Ella was able to expertly weave through them to get us to the places of interest. Do beware of pickpockets and panhandlers is the area outside the Vatican. We saw a lot of this activity as we sat outside for lunch and walked away from the area to the Metro.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 03:54:20

Posted By : Judy_G
This Vatican Tour was fantastic. We opted for the pick up at our VRBO since we had an early bird tour. Our tour guide, Julia was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable about the history and could answer any question thrown her way. She made the tour fun and informative at the same time. I would definitely suggest this tour. Kudos to Julia!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 11:42:38

Posted By : X9018RNkathyh
We thoroughly enjoyed our early bird tour which included the Vatican museum, the Sistine chapel, St Peter’s Dome and the Basilica. The fact we could skip the lines and see the museum and Sistine Chapel without the large crowds was a huge plus. On top of that, our guide Gianluca was amazing - full of knowledge, flexible, funny and organized. We’d definitely recommend Eyes of Rome and Gianluca if you’re planning any tours in Rome.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 17:54:57

Posted By : Kristen_M
This review does not reflect the guide. The term Early Bird Tour is a joke. We got in with everyone else. It was so packed you could barely move in the galleries. We paid 1107.00$ for this experience. The same day of the tour it was online for about 3/4 of the price.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 16:15:59

Posted By : Tammy_B
Sharing this experience with friends who were visiting Italy for the first time. Our guide Gianluca was friendly, witty and very knowledgeable. Wonderful day spent in the Vatican City!! A must for first time and returning visitors!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 03:40:28