• Vatican Museums - Enjoy an exclusive experience with our small group tours, limited to just 6 people, or opt for a private group for a more personalized visit. This ensures you make the most of your Vatican adventure, navigating the vast array of masterpieces with an expert guide. Feel free to ask questions and enjoy a tailored experience that truly stands out!

Explore the ornately decorated Gallery of the Candelabras and marvel at the trompe l’oeil in the Gallery of the Tapestries. After discovering the fascinating Gallery of the Maps, proceed to the stunning Raphael Rooms. With your knowledgeable guide, you’ll uncover both the highlights and hidden treasures! Learn about the intriguing history of the influential Popes and enjoy fascinating anecdotes and lesser-known tales about life in Vatican City.

• Stanze di Raffaello - Experience the pinnacle of the Papal art collection in the Raphael Rooms.
• Sistine Chapel - Receive a detailed explanation of the magnificent Sistine Chapel from your expert guide before entering, as speaking inside is prohibited due to its sacred nature. This ensures you understand its significance before you step inside to appreciate its awe-inspiring beauty in peaceful silence.
• St. Peter’s Basilica - Conclude your comprehensive Vatican tour with VIP access directly into St. Peter’s Basilica, bypassing the long queues. As you explore the Basilica, learn about the secrets behind its magnificent decorations, sculptures, altars, and chapels. Visit Michelangelo’s Pieta and walk down the main nave to admire the dome he designed, crowning the largest Catholic church in the world.

• 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

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities (optional)

Gain early morning entry to the Vatican Museums to explore numerous artworks and stunning courtyards! With a truly small group of just 6 participants maximum, or in your own private group, you can avoid the large crowds and appreciate these magnificent masterpieces. The Vatican Museums are a must-see on any Rome itinerary, so they can become quite crowded quickly. This tour ensures a personalized and intimate experience that is only achievable with our genuinely small group size or your own private group. It is believed that an intimate experience makes all the difference! Accompanied by an expert local guide, navigate through the expansive Museums, featuring the most significant highlights of the Papal art collection, the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, and, of course, the remarkable Sistine Chapel. Conclude with the awe-inspiring Saint Peter’s Basilica.

• Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter.
• Vatican management maintains the right to delay the opening of the Sistine Chapel for religious reasons, in this case the guide will modify the itinerary and extend your visit of the museums to ensure you make the most of your time before access to the Sistine Chapel is permitted.
• Photography is not allowed in the Sistine Chapel and all other artwork can only be photographed without flash.
• Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking during while inside the chapel is strictly forbidden. Therefore, your guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the Sistine Chapel before entering and will be able to answer more questions once you have left the space.
• St. Peter’s Basilica is an active church and can be closed unexpectedly for liturgical ceremonies. If closed, your guide will provide a revised itinerary including more of the Vatican Museums. No compensation is granted in these circumstances.
• Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.
• Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this small group tour. To ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.
• Everyone in your group, regardless of age, needs a government issued ID to enter the Vatican Museums.
• IMPORTANT: Please advise our team if you believe that a disability qualifies you for complimentary access to the Vatican
• Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a comprehensive experience.
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

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