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Explore the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

Skip the Line

Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Skip the lines to the Hall of Mirrors with a friendly English speaking guide and roundtrip transport

Skip the line

Palace of Versailles and Gardens Tour from Paris

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on the Colosseum floor and see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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Palatine Hill

Best Views of the Colosseum and Circus Maximus

Special Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour through the Gladiator's Gate

Begin your day early and see Rome from above, the Papal Crypts below, and the Vatican museums nearby

St. Peter's Dome Climb and Sistine Chapel Combo Tour

Explore St. Mark's Square's most iconic attractions with skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide

St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Half-Day Tour with Gondola Ride

Do more in a day: St. Mark's, Doge's Palace, glassblowing and lacemaking demos, and a gondola ride

Ultimate Venice in a Day with Murano and Burano

Get to know Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and Napoleon's Coronation like never before

Secrets of the Louvre Museum Tour with Mona Lisa

Fulfill your bucket-list dream of viewing the City of Lights from the best spot in the city

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Premium Access Eiffel Tower Summit Tour with Seine River Cruise

Get your steps in to the second floor before taking the elevator to the summit for epic Paris views

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Gaze from Below

2nd Level

Fascinating History

1st Level

Eiffel Tower Climbing Tour with Summit Access

Enhance your Eiffel Tower experience accessing the elevator and marvel at panoramic views of Paris

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Explore all floors up to the summit

Picture-perfect moment

Admire iconic landmarks of Paris 

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Eiffel Tower Tickets with Exclusive Summit Access 

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Black Friday

Take in views of the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and more on this half-day guided bus tour

Iconic New York City Highlights Tour by Bus 

See Lady Liberty up close and get in touch with your roots at the gateway to New York City

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Before the Crowds Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour

View Manhattan the ultra-exclusive way as you soar from Times Square to the Statue of Liberty

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Explore Buckingham Palace, see the Crown Jewels, take a river cruise on the Thames, and more!

London in a Day Tour with Westminster Abbey and Tower of London

Explore royal history at London's famous church before seeing Buckingham Palace's iconic ceremony

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London Walking Tour with Westminster Abbey and Changing of the Guard

Discover London's deep history at Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, and the Changing of the Guard

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Fancy yourself as Royalty as you tour the State Rooms, Throne Room and Royal Collection.

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Travel the River Thames by boat then dive into British history at London's famous fortress

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Legends and Lore Tour of the Tower of London

Witness a centuries-old tradition before seeing the crown jewels with fewer crowds

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You want to see it all when you come to Italy, which means you have to plan carefully and maximize that precious vacation time. Whether you want to explore Tuscany, Venice, Rome, or the Amalfi Coast, you'll find the perfect tour for you. We're Italy experts and have cultivated years of relationships at the top sites. What does that mean for you? You'll enjoy skip-the-line entry and exclusive access to restricted areas at top monuments like the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.

Get privileged access to the Vatican on a VIP early morning private tour with St. Peter’s Basilica

<p>Most early entrance Vatican tours will let you start exploring at 8:30 am, half an hour before the general public. But with our special access early morning private tour, you'll be one of the privileged few to enter even earlier, and you'll have a full hour to explore the Vatican before it opens its gates to the masses! You'll meet your expert guide early in the morning by the Vatican Museums entrance, then it's time to begin your private Vatican tour.</p><p>Although your guide will have a carefully planned itinerary to show you the best of the Vatican, there's room for flexibility depending on your group size, the things you want to see, and the pace you're comfortable with. Enjoy a tailored experience viewing the iconic works of the Vatican Museums and marvel at the Sistine Chapel without the crowds, before skipping the line to explore St. Peter's Basilica with your guide.</p><h2>Early Morning Private Vatican Tour Description</h2><p>Your 2.5-hour private Vatican tour includes:</p><ul><li><p>Early entry, skip-the-line Vatican tickets</p></li><li><p>Tailored highlights tour of the main Vatican galleries</p></li><li><p>Exclusive Sistine Chapel tour before the crowds arrive</p></li><li><p>Skip-the-line tour of St. Peter's Basilica</p></li><li><p>An expert English-speaking private tour guide</p></li></ul><h3>The Best Galleries at the Vatican</h3><p>Your private guide will lead you on through the Vatican Museums before the crowds arrive, visiting the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, and Gallery of Maps. Admire the ancient Roman and Greek statues, the Flemish tapestries created by Raphael's students, and the gorgeous topographical depictions of Italy.</p><p>At the height of the Roman Empire, pontiffs rarely left Rome. In order to understand the Italian peninsula without endangering his life, Pope Gregory XIII commissioned 40 giant meticulous maps to be created for his use. Most of these maps measure more than 15 by 16 feet, and the end result is nothing short of spectacular.</p><p>You'll hear the stories behind these treasures from your expert guide as you see the most popular highlights of the Vatican Museums.</p><h3>Sistine Chapel Without the Crowds</h3><p>One of the top things to do in the Vatican City is, of course, to visit the Sistine Chapel. The chapel opens its doors at 8:00 am, well before the main crowds arrive, meaning you can literally be one of the first few people of the day to step inside and admire this beautiful, iconic chapel where popes have been elected for centuries. Speaking is not allowed in the chapel since it's a sacred space, so your guide will explain what you'll see before entering and give you a handy guide for reference.</p><p>Only when you are inside, it's clear why the Sistine Chapel is one of the most celebrated works of art in Western civilization. Michelangelo painted more than 600 figures in all, and the sheer magnitude of his endeavor is mind-blowing. As one of Michelangelo’s most prized masterpieces, the Sistine Chapel also serves as a gathering place for cardinals of the Catholic Church.</p><h3>Majestic St. Peter’s Basilica</h3><p>After your time in the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, you'll walk through a passageway that allows you to bypass the ticket lines and enter St. Peter's Basilica more quickly. Here, you'll be awestruck as your guide leads you around by the impressive architecture, statues, and artwork made by famous artists like Michelangelo and Bernini. Gaze upon the beautiful Pietà, the incredible mosaics, the Tomb of Innocent XI, and Bernini's canopy under the dome.</p><p>You tour ends here, but feel free to spend extra time enjoying the Basilica on your own afterwards.</p><p>&nbsp;<i>If your tour falls on a Wednesday, St. Peter’s Basilica is closed due to the Papal Audience. In this case, your guide will use this time to show you more masterpieces that the Vatican Museums has to offer.</i></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Tour Overview

In addition to wearing or bringing clothing that covers your knees and shoulders, it's recommended to wear comfortable shoes. You're also welcome to bring a water bottle as it can get hot inside the Vatican during the summer months.

What to bring

Expert English-speaking guide

Skip-the-Line Vatican tickets

Enjoy fewer crowds

Gallery of Maps

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica

Papal Tombs

Guide gratuity

Hotel pick-up

Food and drink

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Join us and only a few other companies who enter the Vatican at 7:30 am - 1.5 hours before the general public.

Super-early first entrance to the Vatican

Going in at this time with us ensures you will see the galleries practically empty!

Beat the crowds for a more private experience

Originally an open “loggia”, this gallery was walled and closed some 200 years ago. The statues and candelabra on display here date as far back as the 3rd century B.C.

Candelabra Gallery

Some of the masterpieces in this gallery were designed after the cartoons drawn by Raphael. Look out for a tapestry that includes a spectacular optical illusion!

Gallery of the Tapestries

Pope Gregory XV had an entire gallery painted with the maps of Italy. They are more than 400 years old.

The doors open at 8am to the Chapel. You will be one of the first there! Enjoy the chapel practically empty.

Be one of the first inside the Sistine Chapel

The line to enter the Basilica is notoriously long, but we bypass that completely allowing you to enter the Basilica stress free.

Skip the line to the Basilica

 The most important church in all of Christendom, the home of the papacy and one of the most remarkable buildings ever built. There’s no better place to wrap up your Vatican tour.

St. Peter's Basilica

The underground burial place for many former popes, these beautiful tombs lie underneath St. Peter's Basilica.

Itinerary

Super-early first entrance to the Vatican - Join us and only a few other companies who enter the Vatican at 7:30 am - 1.5 hours before the general public.

Super early 7:30a.m. entry time

Beat the crowds for a more private experience - Going in at this time with us ensures you will see the galleries practically empty!

Without the crowds

Candelabra Gallery - Originally an open “loggia”, this gallery was walled and closed some 200 years ago. The statues and candelabra on display here date as far back as the 3rd century B.C.

Gallery of the Tapestries - Some of the masterpieces in this gallery were designed after the cartoons drawn by Raphael. Look out for a tapestry that includes a spectacular optical illusion!

Gallery of Maps - Pope Gregory XV had an entire gallery painted with the maps of Italy. They are more than 400 years old.

Be one of the first inside the Sistine Chapel - The doors open at 8am to the Chapel. You will be one of the first there! Enjoy the chapel practically empty.

One of the first to enter the Sistine Chapel

Skip the line to the Basilica - The line to enter the Basilica is notoriously long, but we bypass that completely allowing you to enter the Basilica stress free.

St. Peter's Basilica -  The most important church in all of Christendom, the home of the papacy and one of the most remarkable buildings ever built. There’s no better place to wrap up your Vatican tour.

Papal Tombs - The underground burial place for many former popes, these beautiful tombs lie underneath St. Peter's Basilica.

Be first into the Vatican on this VIP early morning private tour, with Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Includes entrance an hour before the public!

Looking for the ultimate private Vatican experience? This early morning tour lets you into the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel a full hour before the general public! With your own personal guide to lead you through the iconic sites and artwork, Vatican tours don’t come more exclusive than this. Be one of the first of the day to step inside the magnificent Sistine Chapel, get a closer viewing of the masterpieces inside the Vatican galleries, then skip the line to explore St. Peter’s Basilica!

Private Early Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

Get privileged access to the Vatican on a VIP early morning private tour with St. Peter’s Basilica

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