Guided tour

Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter Early Morning Tour

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Guided tour
Rome: Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter Early Morning Tour
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Top rated
4.9  / 5199 reviews

Discover the Vatican Museums on an early morning skip-the-line tour. Explore the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica as you admire the artwork and learn about the Vatican's history.

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Duration 2 - 3.5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English
Small group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Maria D – United States

Laura was our guide and she was EXCELLENT! This was the highlight of our trip to Rome.

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Evan – United States

Max was absolutely our favorite tour guide from our whole Italy trip. He was so comedic and informative, and by the end, our whole group felt like family as he was personable and never forgot our names. My wife and I would strongly recommend booking Max with LivTours if possible! We will use them again.

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    2 starting location options:

    Caffè Vaticano, Viale Vaticano, 100

  • Timeline stop icon

    Vatican Museums

    Visit, Guided tour (2 hours)

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    Raphael Rooms

    Visit, Guided tour (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Sistine Chapel

    Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    St. Peter's Basilica

    Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Cortile della Pigna

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy your Vatican tour on a very small group of max 6 people
  • Tour the museums and see many statues, tapestries, and paintings
  • Visit the famous Raphael Rooms
  • Admire the painting in the Sistine Chapel
  • Learn about the different popes and the history of the buildings

Full description

Take a tour of the Vatican with skip-the-line privileges and the intimacy of a small group on a 3-hour experience. Enjoy special access and viewing of the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel. Explore the treasures of the Vatican Museums and see the Sistine Chapel as your guide leads the way. Discover the highlights of the papal palace collections, including Greek statues, rich tapestries, and the exquisite Raphael Rooms. Then enter Saint Peter’s Basilica, if you choose the option, and pay attention as your passionate Vatican guide enlightens you with its fascinating history and little-known stories about the popes.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Pinecone courtyard
  • Octagonal Courtyard & Belvedere Palace
  • Muses Room & Belvedere Torso
  • Lacoon statue
  • Apollo of the Belvedere statue
  • Gallery of Candelabra
  • Gallery of Maps
  • Gallery of Tapestries
  • Raphael Rooms
  • School of Athens painting
  • Sistine Chapel
  • Michelangelo's ceiling
  • St. Peter's Basilica*
  • Bernini's bronze altar canopy
  • St. Peter's square
  • Food and drinks (unless option selected)

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Participants

Meeting point

In front of Cafe Vaticano, right across the street from the Vatican Museum's Entrance. IMPORTANT: You must bring photo ID to guarantee entry.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • The Basilica may occasionally close for private events without notice. In such cases, the tour will proceed with an extended visit to an alternative area.
  • Talking inside the Sistine Chapel is strictly forbidden.
  • Starting in 2024, early access to the Vatican Museums will no longer be available. Tours will offer first entrance at 8 AM, providing a less crowded, more personalized, and fully guided experience.
  • Access to the Raphael Rooms depends on crowd levels, timing, and guard-regulated routes. If unavailable, guides will adjust the itinerary to maintain quality.
  • During the 2025 Jubilee, St. Peter’s Basilica may face unexpected closures. In the rare event that the Basilica cannot be visited, rest assured that your tour experience will remain exceptional. Your guide will seamlessly adapt the itinerary to include alternative highlights, ensuring the full duration and quality of your tour.
  • As per our Terms & Conditions, refunds cannot be issued for Basilica closures.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 199 reviews

Review summary

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

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Maria D – United StatesFebruary 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Laura was our guide and she was EXCELLENT! This was the highlight of our trip to Rome.
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Evan – United StatesFebruary 16, 2025 – Verified booking
Max was absolutely our favorite tour guide from our whole Italy trip. He was so comedic and informative, and by the end, our whole group felt like family as he was personable and never forgot our names. My wife and I would strongly recommend booking Max with LivTours if possible! We will use them again.
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Adrian – United KingdomDecember 14, 2024 – Verified booking
Dominika really made the tour interesting, she knew so much history and the tales ahead told us were fascinating! I highly recommend it. Thank you for a really fun night 🙂🙂

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Activity provider:LivTours - We craft tours, you live them

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