Vatican Museums Tour: Early Morning Access

Experience exclusive early access to the Vatican Museums and avoid the crowds. Explore the masterpieces with a small group or in a private tour, led by an expert local guide.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vatican Museums - Enjoy the luxury of an intimate group size of up to 6 people, or the exclusive feel of a private group, ensuring you make the most of your Vatican visit. Navigate the vast array of masterpieces with ease alongside an expert guide, ask any questions you have, and enjoy a truly personalized experience. This approach truly enhances…
What's Included
  • Skip the long ticket lines
  • Private Option of this tour is Available!
  • Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 people
  • Learn from a Professional Local Expert Guide
  • Enjoy Early Morning Entrance to the Vatican Museums for a quieter experience
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Get early morning access into the Vatican Museums to admire countless works, and beautiful courtyards! Together with a truly small group of only 6 participants max, or in your very own private group, you will be able to avoid the big crowds and quietly enjoy these wonderful masterpieces. The Vatican Museums is on everyone’s Rome itinerary so you can…

Location
Viale Vaticano, 100
Viale Vaticano
In front of Cafè Vaticano, right across the street from the Vatican Museum's Entrance. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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P3630tsleol
Sep 29, 2025
Recommended - Great experience! Excellent guide! Crowds were more than expected, but guide was very efficient and knowledgeable. Made the experience much better than a self guided tour.
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James_g
Sep 27, 2025
Elizabeth was Great !!! - Elizabeth was fantastic, very knowledgeable and patient with every question we had !! Would very highly recommend her and choose her next year !!!
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Fishbed61
Sep 27, 2025
Fantastic Early Morning Vatican Tour - This was a fantastic private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Our guide, LauraP, was incredibly knowledgeable on all things related to the Vatican and had a deep understanding of all the art within the grounds. Our group only had fantastic feedback and truly appreciated her expertise. The early morning tour was a must and I wouldn’t have wanted to tour the Vatican any other way. We are so appreciative of this experience and would highly recommend Laura and LivTours to friends and family!
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Emmasj7542ch
Sep 27, 2025
Private Vatican tour - 10/10 tour, you will not be disappointed. Giovanni was knowledgeable, personable and adaptable during our tour, despite partial closures due to the Jubilee year.
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Kmacc
Sep 27, 2025
A Great Experience - Our tour of the Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica was fantastic. Massimo made the tour extra special with the extensive knowledge he has, and the humor he brought to our group. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Massimo.
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741madelinee
Sep 27, 2025
Great tour guide, stunning artwork and buildings - We had an amazing experience with Laura. She was so knowledgeable and kind, easy to talk to and spoke clear English. Could easily have walked around with her for hours and hear her talk about the artwork and the details. She gave us an additional private tour of a hidden stairwell built in the 1500’s that was not open to the public. We loved starting early, it definitely filled up fast with people. St. Peter’s was closed during our tour time due to a mass. We could still explore with our tickets though, we just have to wait till after 1pm. I highly recommend this tour, and spending additional time after to explore on your own!! Thank you so much!
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Danielleg423
Sep 27, 2025
What a wonderful Morning tour at the Vatican - Laura P was so knowledgeable. What an amazing tour! This is a must stop, you will not be disappointed. Go early morning, less crowds
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75margiel
Sep 26, 2025
Vatican at its best! - This was a trip of a lifetime! We skipped the lines and was able to learn so much history as we strolled the Vatican museum and Basilica! Our guide was a wealth of knowledge!
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447suzannea
Sep 26, 2025
Great tour with BigMoma! - We had a great time with Giovanna (Bigmoma) on our private tour. She is so knowledgeable and fun to work with. It was just my husband and I and Bigmoma was able to work us through the crowds of people so smoothly the whole way. She even made a suggestion (if we were willing to do some extra walking) to get us to the Sistine chapel first thing when it opened before the crowds arrived and also showed us the Raphael rooms on the way. We quickly walked through the museum (the first time) without any people which was also special. We are so glad we did that! And we thoroughly enjoyed meeting Giovanna!
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898aleshap
Sep 26, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing tour well worth the money. Our guide Laura p was great. She gave a great deal of insight and pointed out the best things to pay attention to.
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From $233
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).