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The VIP Super Early Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour is the best you could have if you are looking for an exclusive experience. This unique guided tour is organized for a small group of 20 people only. This way, you can interact with your expert English-speaking guide as if you were on a private tour.
This special tour will allow you to enjoy the Vatican highlights with almost nobody around, while most of the other tours offered in the Vatican are held with thousands of other tourists at the later hours.
After the tour, you can go to St. Peter's Basilica, where you can explore it at your own leisure. The entry to the basilica is free.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your tour coordinator in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano metro stop), in front of the caffe Bar "L’Ottagono". Look for the staff with the 'Best Of Rome' logo sign. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure booking time.
Your guide will escort you out of the Sistine Chapel, using a shortcut that will make you visit the St. Peter's Basilica without any lines. Enjoy touring the most beautiful Basilica in the world at your own pace.
Itinerary
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1Piazza del Risorgimento
Meet your tour coordinator in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano metro stop), in front of the caffe Bar "L’Ottagono". Look for the staff with the 'Best Of Rome' logo sign. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure booking time.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Vatican Museums
You will visit the 3 amazing galleries : the Gallery of the Candelabra, home to roman copies of hellenistic originals, the Gallery of the Tapestries (16th and 17th century) and the Gallery of Maps, covered with amazing frescoes of geographical maps.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Vatican Museums
You will visit the Papal apartments, which are definitely as important as the Sistine Chapel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Sistine Chapel
You will visit the Sistine Chapel at your own pace. This is definitely the best VIP experience you could get on any Vatican tour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Vatican Museums
Along this Vip Vatican tour, you will also explore the private collection of statues and paintings that popes gathered during the centuries. It is breathtaking to walk in the footsteps of the Popes.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet your tour coordinator in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano metro stop), in front of the caffe Bar "L’Ottagono". Look for the staff with the 'Best Of Rome' logo sign. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure booking time.
- Meeting time: Please make sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your booked time slot. Latecomers won't be waited for and no refunds will be granted.
- Important: Please note that large bags/backpacks/suitcases have to be checked in the Vatican cloakrooms,located at the entrance of the museums,while your tour will end up in front of the Basilica. Only very small bags are allowed.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet your tour coordinator in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano metro stop), in front of the caffe Bar "L’Ottagono". Look for the staff with the 'Best Of Rome' logo sign. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure booking time.
- Meeting time: Please make sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your booked time slot. Latecomers won't be waited for and no refunds will be granted.
- Important: Please note that large bags/backpacks/suitcases have to be checked in the Vatican cloakrooms,located at the entrance of the museums,while your tour will end up in front of the Basilica. Only very small bags are allowed.
- Important: Shoulders and knees must be covered
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue
- We can’t be held responsible in case of sudden closure of the Saint Peter’s Basilica or any other room inside the Vatican Museums without notice, as this is a decision of the Vatican Administration itself and we have no control over it.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. While we regret that refunds cannot be guaranteed in such situations, please rest assured that your tour will proceed with access to other remarkable and historically significant sections of the museum. We remain committed to providing you with a meaningful and enriching experience.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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