Private Vatican Tour
Product code: 2219Overview
Our Vatican tour will give you the exclusive experience of visiting the museum at 8 am instead of the usual opening hour of 9 am. Miss those big crowds.
You will meet your guide at 7.30 a.m. right in front of the Vatican Museum. This tour is designed specifically for our young travellers who will discover the Vatican's collection of art through the exciting stories of mythology and history.
We will tour at your own pace; stops include the Laocoon Courtyard, the Animal Gallery, the Round Room with Nero's large bathtub, the Gallery of Tapestries and the Gallery of Maps.
After exploring the unique galleries, we will visit the Sistine Chapel and discover the world-famous frescoes by Michelangelo. Children will learn about Rome in 1500s and see how the artists and the pope lived at that time.
Leaving the Sistine Chapel we will head for St Peter's Basilica, today one of the largest Catholic churches in the world.
The early access will enable you to appreciate and enjoy the sites without the stress and hassle of large crowds.
Highlights
- Visit St Peter’s Basilica, one of the largest Catholic churches in the world
- Designed specifically for our young travelers to explore the Vatican collection with mythology and history
- Explore the Vatican Galleries filled with treasures
- Take in the breathtaking frescoes of The Sistine Chapel
- Entrance into the Vatican Museum through a V.I.P door
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private Tour
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English, Spanish
Duration: 3 hours
Skip the Line
Printed Voucher Accepted
This tour MUST be booked no less than 3 days in advance- Not recommended for children under the age of 6
- This tour is NOT available on Wednesdays and Sundays
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
On Request
Cut-off Time Available to be booked until 3 days before the tour starts. We reserve the option to confirm the tour or not due to availability.
Inclusions
- VIP Entrance Ticket
- Family friendly knowledgeable Tour Guide
- 3 Hour Private Tour
Exclusions
- Pick up and Drop off
- Gratuities
Meeting Point
Your meeting point will be disclosed upon confirmation of your booking.
Know Before You Go
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
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Reviewed by Mona J 
GB September 10, 2018
GB September 10, 2018
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Was an amazing tour and informative.
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Reviewed by KIngsdale 
US September 10, 2018
US September 10, 2018
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Friendly & informative tour guides. Straight forward online booking process
Reviewed by Vanessa W US September 07, 2018
US September 07, 2018
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The tour was organised very well.
Reviewed by Nick T GB August 22, 2018
GB August 22, 2018
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Excellent service and very knowledgable tour guide. A small group which provided for a very customized and excellent tour
Reviewed by Tiffany M 
AU August 17, 2018
AU August 17, 2018
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My two friends and I had an amazing experience in this tour. The guide was informative, considerate and genuinely loved their job.
Reviewed by Cherry g US August 07, 2018
US August 07, 2018
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Very pleasant an knowledgeable guide. Thank you
Reviewed by Natalie R 
NL August 06, 2018
NL August 06, 2018
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It was an excellent trip, saw loads at the Vatican with lots of background information.
Reviewed by David g 
PH June 11, 2018
PH June 11, 2018
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A great experience overall, the booking was smooth and the people in the office very kind and welcoming.
Reviewed by Kevin M GB June 09, 2018
GB June 09, 2018
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It was an amazing tour of the city and the staff was very supportive of everything
Reviewed by katemike US May 09, 2018
US May 09, 2018
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Wow! Stop now! You have found the perfect tour to see the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the Peters Basilica Street! Only 4 of us.We had a a great guide. It was like touring with a best friend who knew about art and Roman history! We found the meeting point no problem, taxi left us on the exact spot. Guide had a sign to guide us. And guide got tickets
And brought us to start. He stayed with us for the entire tour and gave us lots of information. Worth every penny. Tip your guide well, because ours really knew its history! !
Reviewed by Gitte F 
DE May 05, 2018
DE May 05, 2018
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sehr gut organisierte Tour mit sehr gut ausgebildetem und netten Guide
Reviewed by Mario K 
IT May 05, 2018
IT May 05, 2018
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Great tour guide and a fantastic way to learn.
Reviewed by Dymphna 
IE May 04, 2018
IE May 04, 2018
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I honestly had not even heard of the Vatican Museums and only knew about the chapel and the basilica. What a pleasant surprise it was when I realised that there was so many places to see in the Vatican. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about all of the art and the history. I strongly recommend everyone to visit the Vatican with a private guide and you also get to skip the lines.
Reviewed by Viv P GB May 02, 2018
GB May 02, 2018
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My fiancé and I bought tickets to do the 'early morning' tour with Fe (vivicos tours). It starts at 07h30 and it's best to get there on time as this tour 'starts on time' unlike some other tours we've been on. You'll be taken across the street to wait in a queue outside the Vatican doors. (Doors do not open until 08h00);however with Fe, she makes it fun and takes the time to explain the Sistine Chapel (as you cannot speak inside the chapel as it is a religious place). the tour starts at 08h00, minus time to get headsets and ends around 10h30. Fe does a fabulous job of explaining the Vatican rooms, art, history, plus st. Peter's, in an easily digestible manner. We're both thrilled to have had her as our guide.
Reviewed by Bala N 
AT April 28, 2018
AT April 28, 2018
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It was all was great. Our guide was knowledgeable and very helpful in getting my mother's wheelchair through the crowds. We could not imagine a better guide. Thank you. Renting a wheelchair from the museum was simple. Just remember to bring your passport.
Reviewed by Paula Z NL April 28, 2018
NL April 28, 2018
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Our tour guide was amazing. My mother was having problems walking. she arranged for her to get a wheelchair. she changed the tour to fit being with someone that was in a wheelchair. she was extremely knowledgeable about the Vatican, but also gave us tips about other places that we would be visiting on our trip. We booked the private tour and it was so worth it
Reviewed by Jay and Ann US April 24, 2018
US April 24, 2018
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We were literally so well taken care off during our entire tour that it made for the start of a great holiday. We booked another three tours with the same company and enjoyed every one of them. I highly recommend this company, they are professional and the guides were the best.
Reviewed by Jan Abrahams GB April 24, 2018
GB April 24, 2018
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Our guide took his time leading us through the many rooms, while explaining the history and importance of what we were seeing. Our 3 hour private tour was worth the money and really the only way to see the Vatican. Thanks again for making our trip so amazing.
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