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Vatican Early Bird Tour

Art and Museums, Half-Day Tour, Historical, Religious, Vatican, Walking, Wine and Culture

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On this Skip the Lines theme tour of the Vatican, your guide will regale you with stories of the rivalry between two of the greatest artists of all time - Michelangelo Buonarotti and Raphael di Sanzio.

Your tour will begin with skip the line entrance to the Vatican Museums. This theme tour will focus on the artworks of Michelangelo and Raphael, but will also refer to some of the attractions along the way to help you to gain an understanding and appreciation of the period to which they belonged.

With treasures in the Pinacoteca, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica, by two of the most naturally gifted - yet very different characters - artists of their own, or any, generation, you will never be bored on this fascinating study of art and history in the Vatican!

Availability: Monday to Saturday •

Group Size:
Intimate Group Tour: 2-6 People
Private Tour: Up to 10 people •

Duration: 3.5 Hours

Intimate Group Tour

START TIME

Monday to Saturday: 07:45

Private Tour

START TIME

Monday to Saturday: 07:45

Enter the Vatican before everyone else with an early entry and no lines

Enjoy the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms and Vatican Museums before the crowds arrive

Start your day with an American Breakfast in the Pinecourt Garden of the Vatican Museum (optional)

Experience the wonder of standing in the Sistine Chapel beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling and facing his “Last Supper” fresco

Gaze in awe at the splendours of St Peter's Basilica, the most important church in Catholicism

Be moved by Michelangelo’s “Pietà” in St Peter’s Basilica

Learn key facts about the history of St Peter’s Basilica, including its symbolic design and the history of its construction

Intimate Group Tour

Adult: €150Child: €125
(5-17 on the day of the tour)Infant: Free
(0-4 on the day of the tour)

Benefits of booking an
Intimate Group Tour

Meet other like-minded travellers and make new friends on tour!
Ask questions and interact with your guide and fellow tourists
Great value tour - enjoy the same quality experience as a completely private tour without the price tag
With only 6 people on a tour, you can enjoy moving along at the perfect pace, without the risk of losing your guide!
High quality headsets are provided so you do not need to stand close to your guide
Easy to find meeting points all located close to metro stations and taxi ranks
Free cancellation

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Private Tour

Base Fee for 2 people: €400Additional Adult: €75Additional Child: €50
(5-17 on the day of the tour) Infant: Free
(0-4 on the day of the tour) Contact Us For Groups Larger Than 10

Benefits of booking a
Private Tour

Your own personal tour guide - no sharing the tour with strangers
Enjoy the tour at your own pace
Customise the tour by adding other places not included on the standard tour
Ultimate Flexibility: Choose your preferred options with a private tour.
Option of being met at your hotel or a location of your choice available
Additional time can be added to make your tour longer
Choose your own guide (pending availability)
Free cancellation

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