Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour

Experience the Vatican like never before with our small group Vatican tour. Get early access to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums, enjoy personal attention from expert guides, and explore St. Peter’s Basilica before the crowds arrive.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • What a Life Tours - The activity starts directly at our office located conveniently very close to the Museums’ entrance.
What's Included
  • Meet your guide at our comfortable offices near the Museums’ entrance
  • Skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • 3.5-hour guided tour in English
  • Headsets to hear the guide
  • Small group
  • Expert English-speaking tour guide
  • Early entrance guaranteed
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuites
Additional Information

Visit our welcoming offices located just a short distance from the museum entrance. Participate in our intimate Vatican tour early in the morning with an exceptional tour guide, and enjoy the earliest access to the museums, Sistine Chapel, and Raphael Rooms. In a small group, you can leisurely explore the incredible wealth of history and art.
Your guide…

Location
What a Life Tours
Via Santamaura
The tour meets directly at our office, the exact address is Via Santamaura 14/B and you will be looking for What a Life Tours. Please remember that Rome’s streets can be confusing so we recommend allowing extra time in case you get lost. The meeting time is 15-20 minutes before the start time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Antonio
Feb 16, 2025
Breathtaking Tour! - I had an incredible experience on my Vatican tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to our fantastic guide, Jeanette. She was not only extremely knowledgeable about the history and art of the Vatican but also had a great sense of humor that made the tour both engaging and entertaining. From the breathtaking beauty of St. Peter’s Basilica to the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, every part of the tour was truly unforgettable. Jeanette provided insightful details and fascinating stories that brought the art and history to life, making the experience even more enriching. If you're planning to visit the Vatican, I highly recommend booking a tour with Jeanette—you won’t regret it!
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Reidh276
Feb 14, 2025
Can’t Imagine Digesting the Vatican w/out this Tour - Elaine was a wealth of knowledge with plenty of humor! She made sure our visit was special by pointing out many unique points of interest beyond what you would normally see and hear.
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Agustinami3489la
Feb 13, 2025
Thanks Elaine! - Im so glad we booked this tour, on this date, because Elaine was INCREDIBLE. She made us think, she made us laugh. I will be recommending this tour to EVERYONE visiting the Vatican cause she really was a superstar guide.
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Angelagp6611kb
Feb 13, 2025
Give it a go - Great guide. Knowledgeable, kind, funny. I would not have what I did see without this tour and guide. Nice size group of 12.
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Bruce_k
Feb 5, 2025
Don’t try this on your own - book a tour - well worth it! - The Vatican tour with Elaine was educational, informative, entertaining & fun. There is no way you can see everything on display in the Vatican museums & St. Peters Basilica and trying to navigate the sheer size of them without a tour guide would, in my view, be foolish. Elaine focused on key exhibits, we skipped queues and entered some areas via tour guide only doors. The Sistine Chapel was amazing, the handout & explanation beforehand was first class. Well done & Thank You Elaine for making this such a superb highlight of our Rome trip.
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John
Feb 4, 2025
Superstar Guide for an Incredible Location - Elaine, our guide, was superb! She was highly knowledgeable, communicated clearly, and, perhaps best of all, was very witty. We could not imagine a better guide on this tour!
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Catherine_t
Feb 2, 2025
Had a fantastic tour of... - Had a fantastic tour of the Vatican with Elaine. Very informative and entertaining. Highly recommend booking this.
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Mobile53347185229
Feb 2, 2025
Vatican Tour - Gabriel was an amazing guide! His knowledge is astounding. I know we would not have got as much out of this visit if we were on our own. There is so much to see! The tour was fast paced. It was nice to have front of the line passes. This saved so much time. Highly recommend the tour company and if you can request Gabriel you will not be disappointed!
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P4560oidh
Feb 1, 2025
Great Charming Vatican City Tour - Elaine was so personable and knowledgeable.... The ideal combination! Very much appreciated her insights and secrets she could share
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E5884bbamandap
Feb 1, 2025
Take the Tour! - Everyone should have Elaine as a tour guide for the Vatican. She knows her way around art, history, papal intrigue, and adds a good dose of humor! A truly amazing tour.
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