Vatican VIP Early Entrance 8:00 AM
Overview
The VIP Super Early Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour is the best you could have if you are looking for an exclusive experience. This unique guided tour is organized for a small group of 20 people only. This way, you can interact with your expert English-speaking guide as if you were on a private tour.
This special tour will allow you to enjoy the Vatican highlights with almost nobody around, while most of the other tours offered in the Vatican are held with thousands of other tourists at the later hours.
After the tour, you can go to St. Peter's Basilica, where you can explore it at your own leisure. The entry to the basilica is free.
What's Included
- Vip access to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Taxes and fees
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Expert English or Spanish Speaking Guide
- Breakfast
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza del Risorgimento
00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Your guide will escort you out of the Sistine Chapel, using a shortcut that will make you visit the St. Peter's Basilica without any lines. Enjoy touring the most beautiful Basilica in the world at your own pace.
What To Expect
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Piazza del Risorgimento
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Meet your tour coordinator in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano metro stop), in front of the caffe Bar "L’Ottagono". Look for the staff with the 'Best Of Rome' logo sign. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure booking time.
- Meeting time: Please make sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your booked time slot. Latecomers won't be waited for and no refunds will be granted.
- Important: Please note that large bags/backpacks/suitcases have to be checked in the Vatican cloakrooms,located at the entrance of the museums,while your tour will end up in front of the Basilica. Only very small bags are allowed.
- Important: Shoulders and knees must be covered
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue
- 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.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. While we regret that refunds cannot be guaranteed in such situations, please rest assured that your tour will proceed with access to other remarkable and historically significant sections of the museum. We remain committed to providing you with a meaningful and enriching experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Vip access to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
- Taxes and fees.
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly.
- Expert English or Spanish Speaking Guide.
- Breakfast.
- Private transportation.
- Gratuities.
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..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican VIP Early Entrance 8:00 AM is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican VIP Early Entrance 8:00 AM will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Vip access to the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
- Taxes and fees
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Expert English or Spanish Speaking Guide
- Breakfast
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Meet your tour coordinator in the middle of Piazza del Risorgimento (400m from Metro A Line, Ottaviano metro stop), in front of the caffe Bar "L’Ottagono". Look for the staff with the 'Best Of Rome' logo sign. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure booking time.
- Meeting time: Please make sure to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before your booked time slot. Latecomers won't be waited for and no refunds will be granted.
- Important: Please note that large bags/backpacks/suitcases have to be checked in the Vatican cloakrooms,located at the entrance of the museums,while your tour will end up in front of the Basilica. Only very small bags are allowed.
- Important: Shoulders and knees must be covered
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue
- 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.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. While we regret that refunds cannot be guaranteed in such situations, please rest assured that your tour will proceed with access to other remarkable and historically significant sections of the museum. We remain committed to providing you with a meaningful and enriching experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
