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About Vatican
Vatican City, an independent, landlocked state within Rome, Italy, and the smallest country in the world. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Church, home to the Pope who directs the church's government from there. The Vatican is also a major center of art and culture, containing significant religious sites like St. Peter's Basilica, as well as museums, libraries, and other historic buildings.
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MAX 12
ENGLISH
Early Morning Vatican
Experience
DURATIONSTART TIMESEMI-PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Type
Pricing
€ 125,00
GROUPLANGUAGE
2h 30min
8:00 am
Our best-selling / best-value VIP experience
Description
Type
PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Pricing
€ 530,00
DURATIONSTART TIMEVatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Experience
GROUPLANGUAGEYOUR GROUP ONLY
ENGLISH
3 hrs
8:00 am / 12:30 pm
Featuring Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Experience
First 2 adults total cost €530
Description
Type
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
MAX 20
ENGLISH
Good Morning Vatican
Experience
Pricing
€ 750,00
KeyMaster experience. Be one of 20 people to open the doors and turn on the lights in the Sistine Chapel
Description
GROUPLANGUAGE
DURATIONSTART TIME2 hrs
6:00 am
Pricing
€ 750,00
2 hrs
6:45 am / 6:30 pm /
7:30 pm
GROUPLANGUAGEMAX 20
ENGLISH
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Experience
EXCLUSIVE BEFORE AND AFTER HOURS
Type
Experience the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel like never before: an exclusive experience allowing unparalleled intimacy with the world's most celebrated art and history.
Description
START TIMEDURATION
Vatican Group Experience
Experience
Type
PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Pricing
€ 750,00
GROUPLANGUAGEMAX 20
ENGLISH
DURATIONSTART TIME2h 30min
6:45 am / 6:30 pm /
7:30 pm
Keymaster tour. Be one of 20 people to open the doors and turn on the lights in the Sistine Chapel
Description
[ HIGHLIGHTS ]■
What to Expect
Vatican Mornings
Be among the first to step inside the Vatican Museums before the doors open to the general public. With only a handful of fellow travelers, you’ll wander through hushed galleries, admire Raphael’s Rooms without the crowds, and then enter the Sistine Chapel in silence—just as Michelangelo once saw it in the morning light.
Key Master
Follow the Vatican’s Keymaster as he turns locks that have guarded treasures for centuries. One by one, the lights flicker on in empty galleries until you reach the Sistine Chapel. Here, in a sacred quiet, you’ll stand almost alone beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling, experiencing the Vatican as few in the world ever do.
Fast Travelers
Perfect for those short on time, this tour leads you straight to the masterpieces. Glide past the lines, explore the most iconic galleries, pause in the Sistine Chapel, and then step directly into St. Peter’s Basilica through a special access door. In just a few hours, you’ll have lived centuries of history.
Vatican Nights
When the daytime crowds leave, the Vatican transforms. Wander softly lit corridors, marvel at tapestries glowing in the evening light, and enjoy an almost private audience with the Sistine Chapel. The stillness of the night adds a rare intimacy to Michelangelo’s frescoes and Raphael’s artistry.
[ the journey ]Discover the Vatican Like Never Before
We invite you to step into the Vatican with us, not as just another visitor in the crowd, but as a guest with a key to the heart of history. Imagine the stillness of the morning as we guide you through doors that open just for us — galleries glowing in the first light, Raphael’s colors coming alive without the rush of thousands, and the Sistine Chapel waiting in quiet majesty.
Whether we walk together at dawn, follow the Vatican’s Keymaster as he unlocks hidden gates, or return after hours when the halls are hushed and bathed in soft light, every step feels like entering a secret world that belongs only to you.
And the journey doesn’t end there. With privileged access, we’ll lead you straight from Michelangelo’s masterpiece into the grandeur of St. Peter’s Basilica, where centuries of art and faith stand in breathtaking harmony.
For those who want more, we shape private tours around your passions — letting you linger where your heart pulls you most, uncover hidden corners, and savor every detail at your pace. This is more than sightseeing. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, crafted so you don’t just see the Vatican — you feel it. Book your journey with us, and let’s unlock the Vatican together.
[ FAQ ]Common Questions
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The price covers:
Entrance tickets
Reservation fees
A professional licensed guide
Headsets (for groups larger than 5 people)
The full itinerary as described in the tour program
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Customers should be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the departure time. If you will be late, please contact our customer care team at City Lights Tours at the telephone number found on your confirmation voucher and we will do our best to accommodate you; however, it may not be possible for you to join the tour. Late arrivals are not eligible for refunds.
Please note that if you do not arrive on time for your tour, it cannot be rescheduled. This is because the tickets are time-sensitive and valid only for the specific date and hour booked. -
We suggest booking your Experience at your earliest convenience. Due to popular demand, it is possible that the Experience will be fully booked if left too late.
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We accept online payments from most major credit and debit card providers including Visa Credit, Visa Debit, Maestro, MasterCard, and American Express.
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You should receive your email confirmation, including your tour voucher, after you make your booking online. In most cases this happens almost instantly.
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If your payment didn’t go through, it may be due to your credit card not passing our payment gateway security check. For a credit card to be accepted, it needs to have 3D security verification enabled.
If your card has been declined for the reason mentioned above, please contact us directly at info@citylightstours.com or through our online forms and we will assist you in completing the booking process.
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If you did not receive an email confirmation when making your booking, please check your spam folder first. If it's not there, contact our customer care team at info@citylightstours.com, and we will be happy to investigate and reissue your tour voucher if necessary.
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Please contact City Lights Tours customer care team at info@citylightstours.com before making your booking, and we will advise you on accessibility, as well as any potential restrictions at the sites you wish to visit. Note that a wheelchair-friendly itinerary is available and must be booked specifically for such needs.
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If you wish to cancel your booking, please contact our customer care team at info@citylightstours.com. Cancellations will be issued in accordance with our Cancellation Policy, which can be found on our Terms & Conditions page.
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You can reschedule or change your tour providing that you give us enough notice. Changes to bookings are subject to our Terms & Conditions.
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We would be happy to accommodate additional guests subject to availability. Please contact our customer care team at City Lights Tours with the details.
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Our staff at the meeting point will be dressed in branded clothing, with CityLights logos on it.
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The Vatican and Colosseum tours entail extensive walking, including navigating staircases and uneven surfaces.
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If you join a group experience, the guide will have a microphone connected to the headsets provided to all customers. We always ensure high-quality headsets for our experiences. However, please note that inside the Vatican, the audio equipment is provided by the Vatican (Whisper), and the quality of the headsets may vary.
[ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ]Borgo Vittorio 85a 00193 Roma, Italy
+39 351 737 8623
info@citylightsexperiences.com