Rome: VIP Vatican Breakfast with Guided Tour & Sistine Chapel

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

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Embark on an extraordinary journey at the Vatican with this morning tour that includes an American-style breakfast inside the Vatican's Courtyard. You’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire famous sights like the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Vatican City
With our Early Entrance into the Vatican, you’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance.
2. Cortile della Pigna
Begin with an American-style breakfast in the Vatican's Courtyard among the majestic views of the Vatican with unparalleled serenity before the public is allowed inside.
3. Sphere within a Sphere
In the heart of the Vatican's Cortile della Pigna stands a notable bronze sculpture: Sfera con sfera (Sphere Within a Sphere) by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. This captivating artwork depicts two fractured orbs resembling intricate machine gears, symbolizing the intricate and fragile nature of the modern world. Pomodoro began creating similar sculptures in the early 1960s, exploring the theme of complexity.
4. Vatican Museums
Then join your expert guide for a semi-private tour of the Vatican Museums. Saunter along our carefully designed route to admire exquisite centuries old art collections and archeological wonders.
5. Gallery of the Maps
The Vatican Museums' Gallery of Maps is a mesmerizing display of intricate cartography, spanning centuries. Immerse yourself in history through vividly detailed maps, capturing the beauty of geography and artistry.
6. Sistine Chapel
From there, visit the Sistine Chapel – the Pope’s personal place of worship. Marvel at Michelangelo’s artistry as you immerse yourself within one of the world’s most significant landmarks.
7. St. Peter's Basilica
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. Remain in St. Peter’s Basilica after the tour 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.
8. St. Peter's Square
St. Peter's Square, an iconic masterpiece in Rome, embraces visitors with its grandeur. Designed by Bernini, the vast elliptical space is encircled by a majestic colonnade, symbolizing the Church's embrace. The central obelisk and fountains add splendor, while the stunning façade of St. Peter's Basilica stands as a beacon of architectural brilliance, inviting pilgrims and tourists alike to marvel at the heart of Vatican City.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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!
• 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.
• On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
• * Please note all participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Vatican. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
• * Please be advised that this tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets. It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or Passport for security checks, and entry will not be granted without proper documentation.
• A dress code is required to enter to the museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.

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Posted By : Julie_N
The Vatican Breakfast Tour was an amazing experience and well worth the investment. We loved it, including our guide, Chiara. She took great care of us and was very engaging. We had a great meal, learned a ton and had plenty of time to explore the museum, Sistine Chapel and Basilica. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-13 12:52:46

Posted By : Megan_W
We had such a great experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable, engaging, funny and a great guide. Breakfast in the Vatican is a calm moment before jumping into the crowds.
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Posted On : 2024-05-12 21:12:07

Posted By : Mark_L
Our guide Paulo did a wonderful job of guiding us through the rather large Vatican Museum collection. We particularly enjoyed seeing the Papal apartments and other areas most visitors may never see.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 11:07:29

Posted By : Christy_L
This was an insanely chaotic tour. The first hour was spent getting into the Vatican City. The breakfast was mediocre and did not get you into the Vatican early which is why we chose it. It is May. If rules changed in January the description should have been changed. It was hard to hear our guide through the ear bud and device we were given. When we could hear her she was very knowledgeable and seemed passionate about sharing the Vatican City. We rushed through most of the places to get to the chapel and basilica. I did appreciate so much bearing about the things that we heard about. I think I would take at least 6 months to a year to see everything properly. Overall it was ok. Just don’t pay extra for the breakfast. Especially if you have food allergies.
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 10:14:08

Posted By : Cami_S
The Vatican tour was very good as a whole and the places we saw were beautiful. Unfortunately there was so much to see, it was hard to appreciate each thing as long as we wanted to. The tour guide spent a little too much time “cracking jokes” then I would have liked, instead of talking about historical significance. Additionally, I know English isn’t the tour guide’s first language, but it was difficult to understand her.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 14:25:35

Posted By : Mark_M
The tour was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and informative. If you're expecting a great breakfast, don't. It was just OK. We ate outside, with a roof, in the pinecone court. The morning was chilly, and so was the food. We pay for the early, skip the line, admission. We had the 8:00 breakfast and tour, and if you think that the crowds would be small, don't. It felt like every tour provider in Rome sells an early morning, skip the line tour. It would have been better to have the breakfast after the tour. It's still better than waiting hours outside the wall to get an admission. The Sistine Chapel was breathtaking. Taking pictures inside the chapel is strictly forbidden. St. Peter's was awesome. Michaelangelo's Pieta was beautiful.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 13:33:23

Posted By : David_S
The tour was very good with lots of little insights into the history. We did the VIP breakfast and thought it was very good with a lot of food provided.

Our tour guide Valentina kept the tour moving and very entertaining. She took the time to ensure we all had a chance to see the sights and ask questions. Loved this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 14:59:20

Posted By : Sharon_K
Our guide was AMAZING! She was so passionate about the vatican , Sistine Chapel and galleries. She is very knowledgeable and made it fun with her cheerful sense of humor.
Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-05-01 03:52:00

Posted By : Allison_H
We had a great tour guide, Chiara. The only issue we had was it seemed like we should have started earlier and thought we were supposed to be having breakfast before most of the crowds arrived, but didn’t actually eat until closer to 0900 so it was already super crowded when we got started. Otherwise was well worth having a tour and having the tickets ahead of time. The breakfast was ok.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26 03:09:34

Posted By : Katy_T
We loved our tour with Chiara at The Vatican. The breakfast was a wonderful way to start. She graciously ushered us through the throngs of people and was so informative and kind. She took the time to show us where our next tour was taking off. Very grateful to her knowledge
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 06:14:47