Vatican & Gardens w. breakfast

Vatican & Gardens w. breakfast

Price from £ 142

Join us for an exclusive half-day tour to Vatican City! Avoid the crowds, enter the museum early, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, relax as the coach takes you on a 45-minute guided tour and enjoy 3 hour tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. 

Highlights:
- Enjoy an exclusive half-day tour of the Vatican Museums
- Avoid the crowds with early entrance
- Dine with delight on a delicious breakfast buffet & drinks
- Relax on your 45-min guided tour on an open-air coach
- Learn about the art and history 
- Admire the Vatican Museum’s magnificent art collection
- Enjoy a 3-hour comprehensive tour of the museums
- Hear everything perfectly with your headset
- Admire the Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica 

Exclusive Half-Day Tour at the Vatican Museums
Enter the Vatican Museums while all is still silent and the priceless art sits dormant waiting for throngs of tourists to arrive.  

Enjoy a rich American breakfast buffet in the Vatican Cafeteria. Here you'øø find everything from croissants to muffins, eggs-made-to-order to pancakes, fresh fruits and jams to cereals and cookies, fresh juices or other cold and hot beverages. 

Hop on a comfortably shaded open-air private coach and drive through the hidden parts of Vatican State, just recently opened to the public. Your guide will entertain you with historical anecdotes and intriguing facts.

Here you'll be among the few, most privileged, to see Vatican railway station, the giant Year-2000 Jubilee bell, the stunning meditation gardens in use by popes since 1279, and the Pope’s private heliport.

Your guide and historical expert will take you on a 3-hour tour through time. With endless halls and so much to see, this tour is tailored to show you the best the museum has to offer.

Walk the footsteps of history: Cardinals, Popes, artists that changed the world – and learn about the drama that unfolded here beneath your feet.

Your tour comes to an end at St. Peter’s Basilica, where you'll get the chance to admire the beautiful church and its masterpieces.

How do I get my tickets?
Shortly after your booking is complete your e-ticket will be sent directly to your email, just print it out and bring it on your tour. 

Where does the tour begin?
The tour starts at the bottom of the wide steps across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located between Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano, on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. 

Please be there 15 minutes before your tour starts. 

Where does the tour end?
The tour ends at St. Peter's Basilica. On most Wednesdays, when the Basilica is closed, the service ends at the Vatican Museums entrance. 

How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts 5 hours.  

What language is the tour available in?
The tour is operated in English. 

Is there a dress code?
Yes, entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. City Wonders and Ticmate cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.  

Are there children's tickets?
Yes, children's tickets are available for children between age 6-18. Please note that children under the age of 6 years are not permitted on this tour.

Important information:
- Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. The Vatican only permits very small bags, and specifically prohibits large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks.
- You can use the free luggage storage area which may result in your having to leave the tour early to retrieve them at the entrance.
    
- On Wednesday mornings and afternoons St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public due to the Papal Audience taking place in Saint Peter’s Square.  If you who wish to visit St. Peter’s Basilica are advised to travel on another day. The Basilica is also subject to last minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers a longer tour of the Vatican Museums in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour. While we undertake to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to Basilica opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours. 

Info

Vatican & Gardens w. breakfast
Meet your guide at the bottom of the wide steps across the street from the entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located between Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano, on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi.
The corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi
00192 Roma
Italy

Vatican & Gardens w. breakfast
Opening hours
The tour departs daily (except Sunday) at 7:15 AM.

Directions

Directions
The closest metro stop is Ottaviano.

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English