VIP Small-Group Vatican Early Morning Guided Tour
Overview
Meet your tour coordinator in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano metro stop), in front of the "L'Ottagono" café bar.
Join us on this exceptional journey in a semi-private group and enter the astoundingly beautiful Vatican City, home to some of the most famous collections of art and architecture in the world.
Be led by your professional guide, who will bring to life the fantastic art, history, and architecture housed within the walls of this beautiful city's 7 km of galleries, chapels, and rooms.
On your tour, you will not worry about the tickets and join us on an emotional experience through the incredible collections of the Vatican Museums, and then move on to the Sistine Chapel and see the Michelangelo-painted ceiling described in detail by your professional tour guide in a small, semi-private experience.
After this, you can go to St. Peter's Basilica to explore it at your own leisure.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Professional Art Historian Certified Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
Meeting Location
Piazza del Risorgimento
00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza del Risorgimento
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Meet your tour coordinator in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano metro stop), in front of the "L'Ottagono" café bar.
- Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to the departure booking time.
- 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.
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 10 minutes to clear security.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- All clients will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue
- On Wednesday, due to the weekly Papal Audience, and on religious ceremony there is a possibility that St Peter's Basilica will be unavailable during which the access to St Peter's Basilica is closed.
- We can’t be held responsible in case of sudden closure of the Saint Peter’s Basilica or any other room inside the Vatican Museums without notice, as this is a decision of the Vatican Administration itself and we have no control over it.
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. On such occasions, no refund is guaranteed to customers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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- All Fees and Taxes.
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly.
- Professional Art Historian Certified Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and Drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the VIP Small-Group Vatican Early Morning Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for VIP Small-Group Vatican Early Morning Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Professional Art Historian Certified Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Meet your tour coordinator in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano metro stop), in front of the "L'Ottagono" café bar.
- Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes prior to the departure booking time.
- 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.
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 10 minutes to clear security.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- All clients will be asked to show a photo ID, you must bring a photo ID to be allowed into the monument.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue
- On Wednesday, due to the weekly Papal Audience, and on religious ceremony there is a possibility that St Peter's Basilica will be unavailable during which the access to St Peter's Basilica is closed.
- We can’t be held responsible in case of sudden closure of the Saint Peter’s Basilica or any other room inside the Vatican Museums without notice, as this is a decision of the Vatican Administration itself and we have no control over it.
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. On such occasions, no refund is guaranteed to customers.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
