Vatican Museums Alone: Semi-Private Early Entry Tour & Breakfast

At daybreak, before the Eternal City awakes, be the first to enter the hallowed halls, opulent galleries, and sacred chambers of the Vatican Museums, in an exclusive small group with an expert guide. You will experience the Apostolic palaces as the popes of the Renaissance did – peacefully, without the crowds. Enjoy some of the greatest art in the world. The Apollo and Laocoon of antiquity, the Renaissance wonders of the Raphael rooms, and the majesty of Michelangelo’s masterpieces in the Sistine Chapel. Enjoy a breakfast buffet in the stately Pinecone Courtyard to conclude your journey through the heart of the papacy.

Be the first people to enter the hallowed halls and galleries of the Vatican two hours before it opens to the general public. Enjoy an exclusive semi-private tour with an expert guide alone in the Vatican with just a small group of 10 people.

Normally full of hundreds of people jostling for position, enjoy the peace and quiet of Pope Julius II’s private apartments by Raphael, the painter of sweetness and light. Admire the incredible frescoes of the School of Athens and the Disputa. Learn about the life and tragic early death of the beloved Raphael.

Marvel at the hand-stitched Flemish tapestries, created according to Raphael school designs. Admire the golden opulence and amazing accuracy of the 17th-century frescoes in the Gallery of Maps.

To enter the empty Sistine Chapel is an unforgettable moment. Normally filled with over 1000 people, you will stand alone beneath Michelangelo’s mighty masterpieces. Be swept up in their splendor and magnificence.

At the end of your wonderful experience, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet in the restaurant of the stately Pinecone Courtyard.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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
• There is no photography allowed inside the Sistine Chapel.
• Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.
• Offered in: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. Please specify under “Additional notes” if you wish to book the tour in a language other than English.
• 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
• Due to the exceptional circumstances of this tour your group size will have a max of 10 people

• Vatican Museums Alone: Semi-Private Early Entry Tour & Breakfast
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• Expert guide
• Museum Highlights
• Pinecone Courtyard for a full breakfast
• Extra early VIP access to the Vatican Museums
• First look at the Sistine Chapel & Raphael Rooms
• A group of no more than 10 people
• Semi-Private tour

• Saint Peter’s Basilica is not included

ALERT: Sistine Chapel Closures. Starting April 28th, the Sistine Chapel will be closed for the Papal Conclave, the traditional process of electing a new Pope. The Conclave begins May 7th and has no fixed end date, though the Chapel is expected to reopen by mid-May. During this time, your Vatican tours will follow a special itinerary featuring additional highlights from the Vatican Museums. We’ll continue to update our guests as new information becomes available.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by LivTours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 8 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.