Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with Breakfast
ID: GYG34187-41913
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Savor a buffet breakfast before a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Enjoy early access with skip-the-line tickets to explore the marvels of the museums and St Peter's Basilica.
Embark on an early morning Vatican tour, starting with a buffet breakfast in the serene Vatican's Courtyard. Be among the first to explore the museums, enjoying an Italian-American breakfast buffet featuring a variety of delicious options. Dine in the Courtyard, surrounded by stunning modern art, offering a unique and tranquil experience. Follow your guide to discover the Vatican Museums, including highlights like the Hall of Maps and the Gallery of the Tapestries. Visit the iconic Sistine Chapel and skip the lines to later enter St. Peter’s Basilica, where you can marvel at Michelangelo’s La Pietà sculpture. Enjoy the art with a small group and a local expert guide, ensuring a more intimate experience.
Highlights
- Get early access to the Vatican Museums for an exclusive buffet breakfast
- Explore the Vatican Museums in small groups for a more immersive experience
- See masterpieces of art from the papal collections
- Wander the Hall of Maps and Gallery of Tapestries
- Skip the long ticket lines to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that this tour is only available up to 60 days in advance, due to the nature of the tickets. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment
All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Vatican. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry to the Vatican Museums will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed
This tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets
St Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies, when this occurs customers are offered an extended tour of the Vatican Museums
On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
Please note until the end of November the Michelangelo's Pieta will not be visible due to renewal works
Meet at the bottom of the wide steps across from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. The steps are located between Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano, on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. The City Wonders Co-ordinators will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets for easy recognition. The closest metro stop is Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani (Line A/Red Line). From Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani, exit the turnstiles, walk straight to the back of the station and go to the left-side exit. Once you've reached the left-side exit, go out on the side marked "Viale Giulio Cesare." Walk straight (west) down Viale Giulio Cesare (which turns into Via Candia) for 3.5 blocks, crossing three junctions (Via Vespiano, Via Leona IV, and Via Santamaura). At the 4th junction (Via Tunisi), turn left and walk straight down Via Tunisi for a block.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.