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Vatican City: VIP Vatican Early-Access Tour

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44 reviews

Activity provider: Tours And Tours
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    Vatican City: VIP Vatican Early-Access Tour

    Activity provider: Tours And Tours

    From US$ 64.37 per person

    Gain exclusive early-bird access to the Vatican Museums before the official opening time and your group, along with your own personal expert guide, will be one step ahead of the other 35,000 daily expected visitors.

    About this activity

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    Covid-19 precautions
    Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
    Duration 3 hours
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    Skip the ticket line
    Live tour guide
    English, Spanish, French, German, Italian

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Gain VIP access to the Vatican before official opening hours
    • Stay one step ahead of the crowd in the world’s most popular museum
    • Hear your expert guide with exceptional clarity
    • Enjoy a more intimate tour experience with your group
    • See extra hidden treasures often overlooked on tours amid the hustle and bustle
    Full description
    Beat the rush and get exclusive VIP access through the museum doors before they open to the public with this early-access Vatican VIP Tour. A privilege extended by the Vatican Museums to only the most prestigious, longstanding, and reputable tour companies in the city, your group will be granted access before the other 35,000 daily guests to this, the largest and most mysterious museum in the world! You will have time to visit certain parts of the museum that you otherwise wouldn’t have had, including the Pope’s collection of vehicles in the Carriage Pavilion, the Greek Cross Hall, and the idyllic Pine Cone Courtyard garden.
    Includes
    • Tour guide
    • Headsets
    • Entrance fees
    • Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums
    • Skip-the-ticket-line access to the Sistine Chapel
    • Free Wi-Fi at the meeting point
    • Bathroom access
    • Recharging station for your devices
    • Transportation
    • Tips
    Not suitable for
    • Wheelchair users

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    Important information

    Not allowed

    • Shorts
    • Sleeveless shirts
    • Backpacks

    Know before you go

    • All visitors must pass through airport-style security
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    3.9 /5

    based on 44 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      4.2/5
    • Value for money
      3.5/5
    • Service
      3.7/5

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    The guide was amazing, very informative, interesting and involving! I was nervous after I read reviews here and on Google Maps, but everything went smoothly with this company. First guide had Covid issues (which can happen to anyone, i totally understand), so our tour was rescheduled by just 45 minutes. Organisation is good, so I would recommend this tour to visit Vatican museum

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    November 16, 2022

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    Alina – Italy Verified booking

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    Our guide Silvia (Prosetti?) was awesome. At the end of our tour I was wishing to have just more, more, more! It was noticable that she has hew work as a hobby and I love art so her passion for all the Vatican artwork was nice too. She was very funny too so it wasn't just a boring history speech. Loved it, I recommend

    July 12, 2022

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    Monika – Iceland Verified booking

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    It was a good experience. Went with 4 and 10 year old. Still stood in a line in the AM, but I couldn't imagine what it would have been like without being in the group with the guide. Sistine Chapel at the end was great. Lots of info during the tour itself. Felt rushed at times, but overall not bad. Guide was helpful in helping kids find the bathroom when needed.

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    June 20, 2022

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    GetYourGuide traveler – United Kingdom Verified booking

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