--- title: VIP Vatican Breakfast and Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel Access lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 104 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.53 reviews: 1898 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 145 of 145 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 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 €104 per person. Dates of birth are mandatory at booking. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €104 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.53/5 from 1898 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd ## 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: 2026-09-12 - 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. ## 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. ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#145 of 145** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) — 4.99 (1486) 2. [rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) — 4.94 (2766) 3. 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