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Start your day at 7:30 am with an early access to the Vatican Museums and enjoy a truly intimate experience with a maximum of 6 guests. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to maximize their time in Rome by exploring the Vatican’s most treasured sites.
You’ll discover remarkable masterpieces including the stunning Pine Cone Court-yard, the Map Gallery, the Tapestry Gallery, the Gallery of Statues, as well as the world-famous Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes of the Last Judgement and the overwhelming ceiling with the Creation of Adam. Your journey ends in the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Basilica where you will see Michelangelo's Pietà,the baroque bronze Canopy by Bernini and many Popes monumental tombs.
With just 6 guests per tour, you’ll receive personalized attention and have plenty of time to fully appreciate each masterpiece. This exclusive early access tour sells out quickly—book now to secure your spot and enjoy the Vatican in a unique and unforgettable way!
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Meeting and pickup
Get off at "Ottaviano" Stop on Metro A line.From the station, walk on Via Ottaviano following the indication to St. Peter square.When you arrive across at Via Germanico, go to the right follow the street.After 100 mtr, Via Vespasiano will be on your left. At the number 28, you will find our office.
Itinerary
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1Vatican Museums
Our Semi Private Vatican Tour is almost a private tour with only 8 to 10 people touring the Vatican Museums. Our aim is to show you the highlights of one of the largest museums of the world. The semi- Private Vatican Museums tour with skip the line tickets will be lead by a friendly and professional licensed guide is taking you along the gallery of the Candlestick, Tapestry and Maps and to the awesome Raphael’s Rooms once the private apartment of the Pope Julius the II. While in the Museums you cannot miss the Apartment of the Borgia Pope painted by Pinturicchio and his school.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Sistine Chapel
Gallery after another Gallery you will reach the Sistine Chapel, with the frescoes of the Creation of the World with stories of the Genesis and and the Last Judgment. Michelangelo spent in total 9 years inside the Sistine Chapel. You will have some free time inside to admire Michelangelo’s frescoes their beauty will take your breath away!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3St. Peter's Basilica
Finish your visit with a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please be aware that modest dress code is required for all religious sites. Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees to gain entry. Sleeveless tops, short skirts or dresses, and similar attire are not allowed.
- Occasionally, entry to the Sistine Chapel may be delayed or restricted due to religious ceremonies. In these cases, your guide will adjust the itinerary to spend more time exploring the museum galleries until access is restored.
- For liturgical reasons, St. Peter’s Basilica might be temporarily closed to visitors. If this occurs, your guide will focus on other sections of the Vatican Museums to ensure a full and enriching experience.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please be aware that modest dress code is required for all religious sites. Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees to gain entry. Sleeveless tops, short skirts or dresses, and similar attire are not allowed.
- Occasionally, entry to the Sistine Chapel may be delayed or restricted due to religious ceremonies. In these cases, your guide will adjust the itinerary to spend more time exploring the museum galleries until access is restored.
- For liturgical reasons, St. Peter’s Basilica might be temporarily closed to visitors. If this occurs, your guide will focus on other sections of the Vatican Museums to ensure a full and enriching experience.
- Photography inside the Sistine Chapel is strictly prohibited.
- The Sistine Chapel is a sacred space where silence is required. Your guide will provide all commentary before entering so you can fully absorb its significance in quiet.
- Large backpacks are not permitted inside the Vatican Museums and must be left behind or checked elsewhere.
- This semi-private tour may present challenges for guests requiring wheelchair access, due to steps and certain areas without full accessibility. For a completely accessible experience with suitable routes, we recommend booking a private tour instead.
- If you believe you qualify for free admission to the Vatican due to a disability, please notify our team ahead of time.
- All visitors, including children, must present a valid government-issued photo ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
- Our semi-private tours are designed to be small groups, typically limited to six guests per guide, allowing for a more personal and engaging experience. Occasionally, small adjustments may be made to accommodate families or groups traveling together, which could slightly increase the group size. Sometimes, groups may be smaller than six for a cozier experience. We appreciate your flexibility, which helps keep every tour enjoyable and memorable.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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