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.

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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 : Frank
Our guide was outstanding. Had a very helpful handout describing the paintings in the Sistine Chapel as well as other visual aids explaining the various areas that we visited.
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Posted On : 2024-01-01 08:23:36

Posted By : John_G
The Sistine Chapel is the most memorable. Our tour guide gave a very good history throughout the tour
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 17:17:44

Posted By : Anthony_W
Christian was a knowledgeable and pleasant guide. His knowledge of and passion for the Vatican Museum brought it to life. The breakfast was delicious. Truly, the Vatican is one of the most beautiful places that I have ever been and this tour brought all the beauty to the surface.
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 05:14:10

Posted By : A2287SOea
I took my 11yo daughter on this tour with me and we toured with I believe Cristiano (or Christian? - I’m not sure and this is so important because he was amazing). During this tour, he noticed my daughter’s hands were cold and without stopping the tour, pulled a spare pair of gloves from his bag and gave them for her to wear. He did a great job keeping the group together and truly seemed to really love what he does. It was a cold day but he did not complain and always kept a positive attitude. He was even overly kind to a group of people on our tour who kept lagging behind, gently encouraging them to stay with the rest of us and not take photos of certain areas (they kept pulling out their camera anyway). Super star travel tour guide - he really made the tour.
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Posted On : 2023-12-22 14:12:16

Posted By : Eddie_N
Great way to beat the crowds and experience the beauty and grandeur of the Vatican! Breakfast was delicious. Being able to truly appreciate Sistine Chapel without the crowd was unforgettable! Thank you Viator for making our day in Vatican City one to remember.
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Posted On : 2023-12-18 10:52:02

Posted By : Shannon_Q
We were lucky enough to get our guide all to ourselves which was a happy surprise. Asund (I'm sure I'm spelling her name wrong), was knowledgeable, helpful and a complete delight. We were also very lucky to see the Sistine Chapel and the rest of the Museums before the big crowds. The breakfast was nice too. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-12-11 09:05:42

Posted By : Catary_P
It is so hard to get a good breakfast experience for an American anywhere in Rome. In Rome you only get Ham and melted cheese sandwiches or pastries and coffee. So the Food was ok at this breakfast. It was cold on a very cold day. We did have eggs, which was great to see as you can't find eggs for breakfast almost anywhere in Rome.
The tour was amazing, the guide was knowledgeable. The Vatican was grand and ornate. So much history and so much information.
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Posted On : 2023-12-08 03:31:36

Posted By : mab86
The tour was excellent. Klaus is a great guide - knowledgeable on the history and able to relate it in a very engaging way. Great way to see the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2023-12-03 03:35:46

Posted By : 139teddc
Ms. Sharon, the breakfast coordinator was egg-cellent! The breakfast menu was different from last week's, which gave me this opportunity to review different items and a different staff person. This morning, availed myself to the bagel/muffin bar. It was great. I wish there were a "to-go" option for the breakfast.
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Posted On : 2023-12-01 07:33:07

Posted By : Sandra_K
This is the way to do the Vatican. We breezed through security & had breakfast before the Vatican opened to the general public. After the museum, Sistene chapel and St Peter’s we we’re finished about noon when the crowds we’re getting thick. St Peter’s is mind blowing and our guide was very informative & kept our group together.
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Posted On : 2023-12-01 06:18:56