--- title: VIP Vatican Breakfast and Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel Access lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.53 reviews: 1910 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 138 of 138 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vip-vatican-breakfast-and-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel-access/ --- # VIP Vatican Breakfast and Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel Access **Guidekin's take:** Picked for the breakfast inside the Vatican courtyard before the museums open to the public, then the Sistine Chapel in relative quiet and a reserved entrance into St Peter's, in a group capped at twenty. Breakfast, priority entry, guide and headsets are included at €119 per person. Dates of birth are mandatory at booking. In our comparison: #138 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Embark on an extraordinary journey at the Vatican with this morning tour that includes an American-style breakfast inside the Vatican's Courtyard. You’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire famous sights like the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance. ## Before you book - Meeting point: At the bottom of the steps across the… - Starts 08:20: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €94: ages 7 to 18 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.53/5 from 1910 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:20 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.53 from 1910 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1672 of 1910. - 5 stars: 1466 (77%) - 4 stars: 206 (11%) - 3 stars: 107 (6%) - 2 stars: 53 (3%) - 1 star: 78 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' art and history explanations; an early start does not consistently avoid heavy crowds. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explain the art and history with humour - Guides keep groups together and navigate crowded galleries - Many enjoy the generous breakfast in the Vatican courtyard - Reviewers value bypassing long museum and basilica queues **Complaints:** - Some report quieter early visits, while others face heavy crowds despite an early start - Some enjoy breakfast, while others find the food mediocre - Earpieces are difficult to keep in place - Some find the pace comfortable, while others want more time in the galleries and chapel Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-03-20 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Headsets to hear the guide clearly - Professional English-speaking guide - Priority Entrance to the Vatican Museums & St Peter's Basilica - Group of 20 people or less - Guided tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica (Introduction) - Buffet breakfast inside the Vatican Museums ## Not included - Gratuities - St Peter's Basilica on Wednesday morning ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican City** (5m) - With our Early Entrance into the Vatican, you’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire the Sistine Chapel in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance. 2. **Cortile della Pigna** (30m; admission included) - Begin with an American-style breakfast in the Vatican's Courtyard among the majestic views of the Vatican with unparalleled serenity before the public is allowed inside. 3. **Sphere within a Sphere** (5m; admission included) - In the heart of the Vatican's Cortile della Pigna stands a notable bronze sculpture: Sfera con sfera (Sphere Within a Sphere) by Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro. This captivating artwork depicts two fractured orbs resembling intricate machine gears, symbolizing the intricate... 4. **Vatican Museums** (1h 30m; admission included) - Then join your expert guide for a semi-private tour of the Vatican Museums. Saunter along our carefully designed route to admire exquisite centuries old art collections and archeological wonders. 5. **Galleria Delle Carte Geografiche** (10m; admission included) - The Vatican Museums' Gallery of Maps is a mesmerizing display of intricate cartography, spanning centuries. Immerse yourself in history through vividly detailed maps, capturing the beauty of geography and artistry. 6. **Sistine Chapel** (15m; admission included) - From there, visit the Sistine Chapel – the Pope’s personal place of worship. Marvel at Michelangelo’s artistry as you immerse yourself within one of the world’s most significant landmarks. 7. **St. Peter's Basilica** (15m; admission included) - Finally, your guide will avoid long lines to get you into St. Peter’s Basilica to explore one of the pillars of the Catholic church. Remain in St. Peter’s Basilica after the tour to experience more of this amazing church at your leisure, or step back outside St. Peter’s... 8. **St. Peter's Square** (10m) - , an iconic masterpiece in Rome, embraces visitors with its grandeur. Designed by Bernini, the vast elliptical space is encircled by a majestic colonnade, symbolizing the Church's embrace. The central obelisk and fountains add splendor, while the stunning façade of St.... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:20 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point At the bottom of the steps across the street from the Vatican Museums entrance. The steps are located between on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. The closest Metro stop is Line A (Ottaviano – Musei Vaticani). Our City Wonders coordinators wear blue City Wonders jacket or polo shirts. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJPRU-mmNgLxMRosQvhLExZGU ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please note that this tour is only available up to 60 days in advance, due to the nature of the tickets. We recommend booking early to avoid disappointment! - Saint Peter’s Basilica is subject to last-minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we're happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we endeavour to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to the Basilica's opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. - On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible in the morning. - * Please note all participant names and date of birth are required at the time of booking in order to join this tour. If we do not receive this information, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed. - * Please be advised that this tour option is non-refundable, with no cancellations or date changes allowed due to pre-purchased tickets. It is mandatory to bring a valid ID or Passport for security checks, and entry will not be granted without proper documentation. - A dress code is required to enter to the museums. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #138 of 138** | €119 | 3h | 4.53 (1910) | shared | | [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour / Small Group](/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared | | [Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/express-early-morning-sistine-chapel-tour-with-max-6-people/?format=md) | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | shared | Ranked #138 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €4913, median €136; typical length 3h. 57 of 138 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/vatican-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vip-vatican-breakfast-and-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel-access/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md