Special First Entry Vatican Museums Small Group Tour
At a glance
Special First Entry Vatican Museums Small Group Tour is a 2h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Italy Wonders SRLS. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 33 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $67.37 per person. Included: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Professional guide for 2.5 hours, Early skip the line access.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Small group of up to 20 people for a more personal experience
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 20 travellers
- Languages
- English, Italian, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
VIP First Entry Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, beat the crowd and access one hour prior the opening to the general public. At 7:30 am you will access to the priority with your friendly professional guide and line to enter the museums at 8:00am, in the meantime your guide will introduce you the Sistine Chapel as explanation are not permitted inside, you will learn about Michelangelo and his amazing frescoes of the Creation of the World and Last Judgement painted in the 1500s for two Popes!
Your itinerary includes the most important Vatican galleries such as Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps and Gallery of the Candelabra. This experience will continue to the the Raphael Rooms once the apartment of the Pope Julius II. You will learn about Raphael and Michelangelo and the famous rivalry among them.
This is an unmissable chance to visit the Vatican Museums early in the morning in a sharing with an expert licensed guide who will make your visit a memorable experience.
What's included
What's included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Professional guide for 2.5 hours
- Early skip the line access
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The Vatican City State, also known simply as the Vatican, became independent from Italy with the Lateran Treaty (1929), and it is a distinct territory under "full ownership, exclusive dominion, and sovereign authority and jurisdiction" of the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity of international law, which maintains the city state's temporal, diplomatic, and spiritual independence.With an area of 49 hectares and a population of about 825,it is the smallest state in the world by both area and population.
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Stop 2 · 30m
Your tour will start by visiting the Vatican Museums and Upper Galleries, including the one of the Maps, Tapestries, and Candelabra.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Apollo of Belvedere, Laocoon, Nero's Bathtub
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Stop 4 · 40m
Raphael rooms
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Stop 5 · 10m
After the Vatican Museums, you will visit Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel with the Frescoes that he painted in the 1500s for the Pope Julius II and Paul III.
Meeting point
Meeting place is at our office located in Via Vespasiano 28. By Metro, (Line A), get off at Ottaviano. Ottaviano metro stop is only 10 minutes walk to our office.
Please note: St. Peter's square is not the Vatican Museums meeting point.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- St Peter's Basilica is not included
- A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for children under 18 as proof of age
- This group is up to 20 travelers or less.
- Please note: if you arrive late you mights lose the entrance at the Vatican Museums
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
- Please show up 10 minutes before the tour to do the check in
- Please note that you will be asked a full refundable 10 euros deposit at the meeting point in order to ensure all the radios are given back to the guide or our staff. Once you return the radios you will be refunded your 10 euros. If you don't give back the radios you will be charged 30 euros for each of them.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Special First Entry Vatican Museums Small Group Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $67.37 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Headsets to hear the guide clearly; Professional guide for 2.5 hours; Early skip the line access.
Where does it start?
Meeting place is at our office located in Via Vespasiano 28. By Metro, (Line A), get off at Ottaviano. Ottaviano metro stop is only 10 minutes walk to our office. Please note: St. Peter's square is not the Vatican Museums meeting point.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 33 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
