Rome: Breakfast & Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

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Rome: Breakfast & Tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
4.5224648 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.5224648 out of 5 stars
779 reviews
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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.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 3 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Maryann – United States

Our tour guide was so great. Her personality made this tour so fun. Very knowledgeable about all the things we saw. Highly recommend this tour so you can express the line. Excellent value.

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Rachel – United States

Time it took from arrival to get to breakfast …. The food was horrible cold eggs cold coffee dry pastries dry bread rubber like pieces of sausages ….. guide was stellar ….. should be half the price

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Via Tunisi, 4

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    Courtyard of the Pigna

    Breakfast (30 minutes)

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    Vatican Museums

    Guided tour (3 hours)

  • Finish at:

    St. Peter's Basilica

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

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

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line early access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line entry privileges to St. Peter's Basilica
  • Buffet breakfast within the Vatican Museums
  • Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Headsets so you can always hear your guide
  • Hotel pickup or drop off
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

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.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Tripods
  • Backpacks
  • Umbrellas

Know before you go

  • 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 and Date of Birth are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Vatican. If we do not receive this information, 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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 779 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5

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Maryann – United StatesApril 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide was so great. Her personality made this tour so fun. Very knowledgeable about all the things we saw. Highly recommend this tour so you can express the line. Excellent value.
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Rachel – United StatesApril 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Time it took from arrival to get to breakfast …. The food was horrible cold eggs cold coffee dry pastries dry bread rubber like pieces of sausages ….. guide was stellar ….. should be half the price
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Maria Cristina Islas – United StatesMarch 26, 2025 – Verified booking
I liked everything about this tour, it started on time. Really interesting facts about the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. The guide was fun and really attentive. The breakfast was great also.

Product ID: 34187

Activity provider:City Wonders Ltd.

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