VIP Extra - Private Vatican Tour with Panoramic Terrace Breakfast
At a glance
VIP Extra - Private Vatican Tour with Panoramic Terrace Breakfast is a 4h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by City Lights Tours. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $1,026.52 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel Pick-Up, Headsets to Hear the Guide Clearly, Private Tour.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Enjoy a comfortable pick-up service to a beautiful terrace, where you will start your day with a traditional Italian breakfast overlooking St. Peter’s Basilica. Here, you will meet your expert guide, who will accompany you throughout the experience. After breakfast, your guide will escort you to the Vatican Museums, allowing you to discover their extraordinary collections in a relaxed and engaging way. Your private guide will lead you through the highlights of the Vatican Museums, starting from the Pio Clementino Museum, followed by the Gallery of the Candelabra, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Maps, the Raphael Rooms, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
If full names are not provided at least 72 hours before the tour, access to St. Peter’s Basilica cannot be guaranteed. This policy also applies to any bookings made within 72 hours of the tour date.
PLEASE NOTE: due to occasional religious events, St. Peter’s Basilica may close without prior notice.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel Pick-Up
- Headsets to Hear the Guide Clearly
- Private Tour
- Professional Guide
- Breakfast with Terrace view of St. Peter's Basilica
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 30m
Enjoy an Italian breakfast with an spectacular rooftop view of St. Peter's Basilica. The direct frontal alignment and elevated terrace perspective causes the dome to appear significantly closer, creating a striking optical illusion.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Enter the Vatican Museums as soon as they open for a quieter, more intimate experience of the papal collections.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Discover classical masterpieces, including ancient Roman and Greek sculptures displayed in the elegant Octagonal Courtyard.
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Stop 4 · 20m
Walk through grand marble halls adorned with monumental candelabra and exquisite Roman copies of Greek originals.
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Stop 5 · 20m
Admire vibrant Flemish tapestries whose intricate details and perspective effects seem to follow you as you pass.
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Stop 6 · 20m
Explore a spectacular corridor lined with 16th-century topographical maps of Italy, painted in rich color and detail.
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Stop 7 · 30m
Step into the Renaissance brilliance of Raphael’s frescoes, including the famed School of Athens.
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Stop 8 · 25m
Experience Michelangelo’s breathtaking ceiling and Last Judgment in one of the world’s most revered artistic sanctuaries.
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Stop 9 · 30m
Conclude inside the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, home to Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s magnificent Baldachin — a powerful finale to your VIP Vatican journey.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the VIP Extra - Private Vatican Tour with Panoramic Terrace Breakfast take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $1,026.52 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?
Hotel Pick-Up; Headsets to Hear the Guide Clearly; Private Tour; Professional Guide; Breakfast with Terrace view of St. Peter's Basilica.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
