Sunrise Over The Vatican Private Tour

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    07:30 AM
  • Departure Details :
    Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
  • Return Details :
    Sistine Chapel, 00120, Vatican City
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Beat the crowds and choose an Early Vatican entrance to maximize your tour time! This 3 hours private tour is the perfect occasion for you to explore one of the biggest art collections in the world, before the opening to the general crowds at 9am. You will access in the Vatican Museums at 8:00am and be guided by a private professional friendly guide through the Vatican Galleries where famous marble groups such as the "Apollo of Belvedere", the "Laocoon" and the "Torso" are preserved. You will see the Round Room inspired to the Roman Pantheon and proceed to the Galleries of Tapestries and Maps. You will visit the Raphael Rooms and head to the Sistine Chapel to discover the frescoes of Michelangelo.
During this charming tour, you will visit not only the Vatican Museums, but you will delve into the secrets and anecdotes behind the masterpieces by Italian most renowned artists such as Raphael, Michelangelo and many more!

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Vatican museums, Vatican city, Lazio

The first part of this tour will be focused on the Vatican museums and Upper Galleries, including one of the Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabra. In the rooms, you will have the opportunity to admire many Roman statues discovered during the excavations and many spectacular painted rooms.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Vatican museums, Vatican city, Lazio

Then, you will enter the Raphael Rooms, which were part of Pope Julius II's apartments. Here, while the young Raphael was painting the Room of the Signatura, Michelangelo was painting the Ceiling of the Sistine chapel. The two artists were a rivalry but Raphael will recognize the talent of Michelangelo in the School of Athens, you will see also the Parnassus and the Dispute over the Sacrament.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Vatican city, Lazio

After having admired the Raphael Rooms, you will move to the Borgia Rooms. These rooms, which were commissioned by the Spanish Pope Alexander VI Borgia and painted by Pinturicchio, are inside the oldest section of the Apostolic palace.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Vatican Museums, Vatican city, Lazio

Finally, you will arrive in the Modern and Contemporary Galleries, created thanks to the several donations in honor of Pope Paul VI that during a special Speech inside the Sistine Chapel he called back to the Church the modern and contemporary artists recreating the link between art and church. Many donations arrived from the United States and other countries. In fact, among the many famous artists, you will notice Matisse, Chagall, Dal, Bacon.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sistine chapel, Vatican City, Lazio

After the visit to the Vatican Museums, you will access the Sistine Chapel. Here you will be hit by the amazing view of Michelangelo's frescoes: the Creation of the World on the ceiling and the Last Judgment on the wall behind the altar of the chapel

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Lazio

Finally, yo.u will enter the amazing St. Peter's Basilica, where you will admire its internal structure and many beautiful works of art. Among the many, you will be able to appreciate Michelangelo's Piet and the Bernini's Baldacchino.

Duration: 30 minutes

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Inclusions

Professional guide for 3 hours

Private tour

Skip-the-line tickets

Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel

Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums

Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel

Guaranteed to skip the lines

Exclusions

Gratuities

Hotel drop-off

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Wheelchair accessible

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, not recommended for customers with limited mobility.

Personal photography is allowed during this tour, except in the Sistine Chapel

Please be on time in order to enter the Vatican Museums at the time booked

Please note: wheelchair to access in car/minivan must be a foldable wheelchair only

Please note: a limited number of infant seats available, please inform us how many you need

Stroller accessible

Near public transportation

Infant seats available

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Please note: the Vatican tour on wheelchair will take more time than the usual, so please contact us in order to create a customized itinerary for you

Please note: in some areas of the Vatican the stroller must be carried by yourself in your arms, due to architectural restrictions

This tour is not wheelchair accessible but may be adapted to an accessible itinerary if you contact us. Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Green Pass, proof of vaccine or PCR test required

Traveler Reviews

  • 26-Aug-2019

    The private tour is very expensive, however you will be able to see much more and spend less time in the crowds by getting to the Vatican before the thousands arrive. We entered the museum area and moved very quickly. It wasn't until we hit the Sistine and St Peter's that the crowds were immense. Julia was extremely knowledgeable and personable as our guide. Our driver arrived early and we were there waiting for him. The title of this tour is deceiving as you aren't picked up until after the sun has risen. You do however arrive so that you are one of the first groups getting in the Vatican when it opens. Thank you Julia!

  • 25-Aug-2019

    The private tour is very expensive, however you will be able to see much more and spend less time in the crowds by getting to the Vatican before the thousands arrive. We entered the museum area and moved very quickly. It wasn't until we hit the Sistine and St Peter's that the crowds were immense. Julia was extremely knowledgeable and personable as our guide. Our driver arrived early and we were there waiting for him. The title of this tour is deceiving as you aren't picked up until after the sun has risen. You do however arrive so that you are one of the first groups getting in the Vatican when it opens. Thank you Julia!

  • 07-Aug-2019

    feeling very good place and I hope to visit it again with some friends and wether is very beautiful all days

  • 10-Apr-2019

    Foi uma experiência que vale muito a pena. A Guia Miryam foi muito simpática e prestativa. O seu conhecimento e entusiasmo enriqueceu a nossa Vaticano ao Vaticano. Recomendo bastante.

  • 02-Apr-2019

    Excellent tour guide, she stayed to show us the tomb of saint peter below. Wasn’t overwhelming with information

  • 05-Apr-2018

    My third time through the Vatican museums and St. Peter's and by far the best! I learned a ton of information I did not know. The indivdiual attention and early access to the museum was well worth the price.

  • 05-Apr-2018

    My third time through the Vatican museums and St. Peter's and by far the best! I learned a ton of information I did not know. The indivdiual attention and early access to the museum was well worth the price.

  • 04-Mar-2018

    Amazing tour! Our guide was very insightful and knowledgeable about the Vatican. I only expected to get a tour of the Chapel and St Peter's but the tour included a lot more than that. The guide took her time to ensure we understood the history of each room and always had time for questions from us. Highly recommend

  • 04-Mar-2018

    Amazing tour! Our guide was very insightful and knowledgeable about the Vatican. I only expected to get a tour of the Chapel and St Peter's but the tour included a lot more than that. The guide took her time to ensure we understood the history of each room and always had time for questions from us. Highly recommend