Enjoy an exclusive banquet breakfast and a guided tour of the Vatican. Enter before opening hours and enjoy skip-the-ticket-line access to explore the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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- Duration 225 minutes
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- Skip the ticket line
- Live tour guide
- English
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Meet at the bottom of the wide steps across from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. The steps are located between Caffè Vaticano and Hotel Alimandi Vaticano, on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. The City Wonders Co-ordinators will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets for easy recognition. The closest metro stop is Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani (Line A/Red Line). From Ottaviano - Musei Vaticani, exit the turnstiles, walk straight to the back of the station and go to the left-side exit. Once you've reached the left-side exit, go out on the side marked "Viale Giulio Cesare." Walk straight (west) down Viale Giulio Cesare (which turns into Via Candia) for 3.5 blocks, crossing three junctions (Via Vespiano, Via Leona IV, and Via Santamaura). At the 4th junction (Via Tunisi), turn left and walk straight down Via Tunisi for a block.
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- Cash
Not allowed
- Shorts
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Tripods
- Backpacks
- Umbrellas
Know before you go
- Entrance into the Vatican Museums requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes
- Please note only very small bags are allowed
- In the event of bad weather, the breakfast portion of the tour will be indoors and not in the Pinecone Courtyard
- Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues may change with little notice. It is the responsibility of all visitors to ensure they check the official travel advice on the government websites and comply with each country’s requirements. The local partner cannot be held responsible for refused access to museums and tourist attractions
- Please be advised that St. Peter’s Basilica will not be accessible until further notice due to current restrictions