• Vatican Museums - Enjoy the luxury of a truly small group size, with a maximum of 6 people, or the personalized intimacy of a private group, ensuring you get the most out of your Vatican experience. Navigate effortlessly through countless masterpieces with an expert guide, ask any questions you have, and enjoy a personalized experience. This truly makes a difference!

Explore the richly adorned Gallery of the Candelabras and appreciate the trompe l’oeil in the Gallery of the Tapestries. After discovering the impressive Gallery of the Maps, proceed to the exquisite Raphael Rooms. With your professional expert tour guide, you’ll see all the highlights and uncover hidden gems! Learn about the fascinating history of the powerful Popes and enjoy intriguing stories and lesser-known tales about life in Vatican City.

• Stanze di Raffaello - Experience the Papal art collection at its finest in the Raphael Rooms.
• Sistine Chapel - Receive a comprehensive explanation of the incredible masterpiece that is the Sistine Chapel from your professional expert guide before entering. As it is a sacred place, speaking inside is strictly prohibited. Therefore, we ensure you learn all about it beforehand. Once inside, take your time to absorb and admire the breathtaking beauty of this world-renowned site in contemplative silence.

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 period, your Vatican tours will follow a special itinerary featuring additional highlights from the Vatican Museums. We will continue to update our guests as new information becomes available.

• St. Peter’s Basilica - Your comprehensive Vatican tour concludes with VIP access directly into St. Peter’s Basilica, bypassing the long lines. As you walk through the Basilica, learn about the secrets of its magnificent and ornate decorations, sculptures, altars, and chapels. Visit Michelangelo’s Pieta and stroll down the main nave to admire the dome he designed, which crowns the largest Catholic church in the world.

• Skip the long ticket lines
• Private Option of this tour is Available!
• Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of 6 people
• Learn from a Professional Local Expert Guide
• Enjoy Early Morning Entrance to the Vatican Museums for a quieter experience

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities (optional)

Get early morning access into the Vatican Museums to admire countless works, and beautiful courtyards! Together with a truly small group of only 6 participants max, or in your very own private group, you will be able to avoid the big crowds and quietly enjoy these wonderful masterpieces. The Vatican Museums is on everyone’s Rome itinerary so you can imagine it gets quite full, quite quickly. This tour guarantees the personalized and intimate feel that is only possible with our truly small group size, or in your very own private group. We believe that having an intimate experience makes ALL the difference! With your expert local guide, make your way through the vastness of the Museums, with the greatest highlights of the Papal art collection, the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, and of course the exceptional Sistine Chapel. Finish with the incredible Saint Peter’s Basilica.

• 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.
• Important Notice Jubilee Year 2025: As part of the 2025 Jubilee celebrations, from December 24th, 2024 to January 6th, 2026, St. Peter’s Basilica may experience unexpected partial or complete closures. In the rare event that the Basilica cannot be visited, rest assured that your tour experience will remain exceptional. Your guide will seamlessly adapt the itinerary to include alternative highlights, ensuring the full duration and quality of your tour. Please note that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions agreed upon at the time of booking, partial or full refunds cannot be issued due to Basilica closures.
• 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.
• Vatican management maintains the right to delay the opening of the Sistine Chapel for religious reasons, in this case the guide will modify the itinerary and extend your visit of the museums to ensure you make the most of your time before access to the Sistine Chapel is permitted.
• Photography is not allowed in the Sistine Chapel and all other artwork can only be photographed without flash.
• Please be aware that the Sistine Chapel is a Holy Place and talking during while inside the chapel is strictly forbidden. Therefore, your guide will provide a comprehensive overview of the Sistine Chapel before entering and will be able to answer more questions once you have left the space.
• St. Peter’s Basilica is an active church and can be closed unexpectedly for liturgical ceremonies. If closed, your guide will provide a revised itinerary including more of the Vatican Museums. No compensation is granted in these circumstances.
• Backpacks are not permitted in the Museum.
• Guests with wheelchair accessibility needs will find difficulty with this small group tour. To ensure a barrier-free tour with alternative routes, please book the private version of this tour.
• 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
• Access to the Raphael Rooms is contingent upon crowd conditions, timing constraints, and guard-regulated routes. Including them may not always be feasible. In these cases, your tour guide will exercise discretion to adjust the itinerary, ensuring a comprehensive experience.
• Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.