Semi-Private Early Morning Guided Vatican Tour
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Semi-Private Early Morning Guided Vatican Tour

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£85.00
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Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy an early entrance to the Vatican Museums
  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s frescoes in the Raphael Rooms
  • Take advantage of the escorted entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica
What to expect

Discover the Vatican Museums and see the breathtaking Sistine Chapel. Admire the masterpieces of Michelangelo’s greatest rival in the Raphael Rooms, and explore the Vatican Museum’s unrivalled collection of tapestries and sculptures.

After your tour, your guide will escort you to the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica where you can marvel at Bernini’s incredible bronze baldachin and Michelangelo’s moving Pietà in one of the world’s most impressive churches, on your own accord.

If you want to get up close and personal with the highlights of the Vatican but are worried about the crowds, then this exclusive early-morning Vatican tour is for you.

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What's included
  • check First entrance to the Vatican Museums
  • check Access to the Sistine Chapel
  • check Expert English-speaking guide
  • check Reservation fees
  • check Skip-the-line tickets
What's not included
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where

Viale Giulio Cesare, 237, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the flower stand on the corner of Viale Giulio Cesare and Via Leone IV. They will have a Through Eternity sign or flag. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.
What to remember
  • Please inform the local tour operator of any mobility concerns. You'll find their contact information in your voucher after booking
  • Please note that to obtain a student discount, you'll have to show a valid student ID on the day of your tour. Without a valid student ID, you may be charged a new full ticket price for entry, which must be paid on the day of the tour
  • The Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled and their helpers by presenting the appropriate certification. Please inform the activity provider after booking and if you fit into the requirements and they'll discount the price of the entry tickets from the tour
  • This activity is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or motorized scooters
  • Disclaimer: For reservations made less than 72 hours in advance, access to the Basilica cannot be guaranteed due to ticketing restrictions.
  • The Basilica of St. Peter's may be subject to unscheduled closings and late openings for religious ceremonies. We do not provide refunds for last-minute closures of St. Peter's Basilica. Your guide will still give you an introduction to the Basilica should you wish to return on your own time during your visit to Rome.
  • Please note that the Raphael Rooms are part of this 3-hour itinerary but on days due to crowding, timing and direction flows of crowd traffic dictated by the Vatican Museum staff on the day, we may not be able to make this stop within the designated time frame.
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Provider
Through Eternity
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - October 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Enrico is a terrific guide, she really made the tour interesting and enjoyable

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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