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Rome: Early Bird Vatican Museums Small Group Tour (MAX 6 People)

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Experience the Vatican Museums like never before on this exclusive small group tour. With a maximum of 6 participants, you'll enjoy a more intimate and personal exploration of the Vatican's treasures. Your early morning access allows you to enter the museums one hour before they open to the general public, giving you a rare opportunity to admire the stunning art and architecture without the usual crowds. Begin your tour with a knowledgeable guide who will lead you through the vast collection of the Vatican Museums, sharing fascinating insights into the history and significance of the artwork. Marvel at the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, with its iconic ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Finally, enter St. Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, and be amazed by its stunning interior and impressive collection of sacred art. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica in a more exclusive and relaxed setting.
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  • Small-group Tour (max. 6 people)
  • Sistine Chapel
  • St. Peter's Basilica (Not accessible on Wednesdays)
  • First Access (8:00 AM)
  • Private transportation
  • Breakfast
Departure Point

Via Santamaura, 3, 00192 Roma RM, Italy You will meet your English Speaking guide at the Giuly's Café, located a few meters away from the Vatican Museums main entrance. The guide will be holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign.

Return Details

Piazza San Pietro, Città del Vaticano, Vatican City The tour will end in St. Peter's Square

  • Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Italy
    With our Prime Tour, we get you inside the Museums at its first access. Watch the Vatican Museum Galleries slowly come to life.
    70 minutes
  • Cortile della Pigna, Vatican City, Italy
    The Courtyard of the “Pigna”, created from the 16th-century area of the “Belvedere”
  • Sphere within a Sphere, Vatican City, Italy
    The Sphere within a Sphere" by Arnaldo Pomodoro at the Vatican Museums is a striking sculptural masterpiece that graces the Cortile della Pigna. This captivating artwork features a large bronze sphere with a textured, fractured surface, revealing a smaller sphere within. The interplay of light and shadow on the intricate patterns adds to its mesmerizing allure. Symbolizing themes of complexity and inner depth, Pomodoro's sculpture at the Vatican Museums stands as a testament to the convergence of art, spirituality, and profound meaning in the heart of one of the world's most renowned cultural institutions.
  • Gallery Of The Maps, Vatican City, Italy
    The Gallery of Maps, inside the Vatican Museums, displays a stunning collection of topographical maps of Italy. Created in the 16th century under Pope Gregory XIII, these beautifully painted maps span 120 meters, offering a unique geographical snapshot of the Italy of the past.
    5 minutes
  • VA, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
    The Vatican Museums' Gallery of Tapestries showcases stunning 15th and 16th-century tapestries, intricately woven with scenes from biblical and historical narratives. Inspired by designs from Raphael’s school, this gallery highlights the artistic sophistication and storytelling of the Renaissance.
    5 minutes
  • 00120, Vatican City
    The Gallery of the Candelabra is a part of the Vatican Museums, showcasing a rich collection of Greek and Roman statues, sarcophagi, and reliefs. It is named for the grand marble candelabra that decorate it, dividing the gallery into thematic sections. Set up in the late 18th century, the gallery merges ancient art with stunning architectural details, providing visitors a journey through history and beauty.
    5 minutes
  • Sistine Chapel, Vatican City, Italy
    The Sistine Chapel takes its name from Pope Sixtus IV della Rovere (pontiff from 1471 to 1484) who had the old Cappella Magna restored between 1477 and 1480. It is known throughout the world both for being the place where the conclave and other official ceremonies of the Pope are held (in the past also some papal coronations), and for being decorated with one of the most famous and celebrated works of art of artistic civilization the frescoes by Michelangelo.
    30 minutes
  • St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Italy
    Enjoy the breathtaking Saint Peter's Basilica, shrine of Christianity and Art. You will marvel at the Priceless Pietà, by Michelangelo, and stop by the venerable tomb of Saint John Paul II & Pope Karol Wojtyla. The Pietà (1498–1499) is a work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
    45 minutes
  • La Pieta, Vatican City, Italy
    The Pietà is a work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo Buonarroti, housed in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City. It is the first of a number of works of the same theme by the artist. The statue was commissioned for the French Cardinal Jean de Bilhères, who was a representative in Rome. The sculpture, in Carrara marble, was made for the cardinal's funeral monument, but was moved to its current location, the first chapel on the right as one enters the basilica, in the 18th century. It is the only piece Michelangelo ever signed.
  • WF23+V93, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vaticaanstad
    The Baldachin in St. Peter's Basilica is a breathtaking masterpiece of art and architecture. Designed by the renowned Baroque sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini, it stands as a magnificent bronze canopy over the high altar of the basilica. This ornate structure, adorned with intricate details and towering over 90 feet tall, serves as a symbol of the grandeur of the Catholic Church and a focal point of the basilica's interior. It is a true marvel that captivates visitors with its beauty and historical significance.
    5 minutes
  • St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, Italy
    This monumental elliptical space, enclosed by 284 Doric columns four rows deep (196m wide and 148m long), is the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who laid it out during the pontificates of Alexander VII and of Clement IX.
    15 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved - comfortable shoes are recommended
  • St. Peter's Basilica will not be accesible on Wednesdays
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
chrissyu2022
17 Jun 2022
MaryStella was a wonderful tour guide for our Vatican tour. We were able to skip the lines, get interesting information and had time to take in the Vatican without feeling rushed.
Heather K
29 Jun 2020
Stefania did it again!!! After an unforgettable visit in June of 2019, we returned to Rome for Christmas/New Years. Stefania chose tours based on our interest, and this was just one of the days we spent with her. We had been to the Vatican on our previous trip, so we were interested in seeing different things and spending more time in the less crowded Sistine Chapel. Her schedule worked perfectly, and she gave us plenty of time in the Chapel. Many guides have rushed us out due to their schedules or time of day and the crowds being too large. We were able to get there when we could sit, reflect and pray. She even had a guide for our son to see the different parts of the painting and what to look for when he went inside. Her knowledge of the map room was quite impressive!
Explorer716616
12 Apr 2020
Loved the tour, and each and every sight. Stefania Pistone was a great guide, who gave us an awesome Italian welcome. A breathable walk-through of the Vatican, from the treasures to the Basilica, was one of the best introductions to a city we’ve ever had. We will definitely head back there. We miss Italy, Eyes of Rome tour and most specially Stefania! Sending our love from Little Rock, Arkansas USA. (Visited April 2017)
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