Super early 7:30a.m. entry time

Private Early Entrance Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel

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

5.00

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2.5h

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!

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.

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Free cancellation up to 60 days in advance!

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

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.

Beat the crowds for a more private experience

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

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.

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

Between Hotel Alimandi and Caffé Vaticano, at the top of the big staircase (Viale Vaticano, 100). A friendly representative will be there holding a sign with our company name on it.

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.

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Kim Beacher

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October 28, 2022

5-star

Howard Botts

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October 02, 2022

Excellent guide

AMAZING!!!!

Jeremy McCassy

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July 30, 2022

The ROMAN Guy made my daughters and I'd vacation and tours extremely simple, easy and full of knowledge. Its the best way to go!

Joshua Sroka

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September 13, 2021

Worth the Visit

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November 06, 2019

We did a private tour that allowed us access to the Vatican before the general public. It wasn't overly crowded so you could view things easily and you could take your time. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and kept the pace however we wanted it to be. She really made it fun and very informative. We came away from the tour with a wealth of knowledge that even though we love to read history there was still much to learn. The tour was super interesting. The Sistine Chapel is beyond words. St. Peter's Basilica was impressive. Highly recommend.

Sistine Chapel

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May 03, 2019

Our guide was wonderful and we were able to get to the Sistine chapel as it was opening. Great tour with little crowds

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