Early skip the line access and the guide are included at €148 per person. No Basilica and no long galleries.
In our comparison: #3 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Private Tour Option The page priceEnglish | Small Group of 6 people max | €148 |
| Private Tour OptionFrench, English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish | Private Tour | €220 for 2+ people |
Children from €109 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 512 of 513
Star breakdown of all 513 ratings
Reviewers value the guides' art knowledge and personal attention; early entry does not always avoid crowds or heat.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (6 February 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
Have a truly intimate experience in a near-empty museum.
45 min · Admission includedMake the most of your time in Rome with the early access to the Sistine Chapel in a small group Tour. Limited to just 6 people per group, you will have direct access to the Sistine Chapel prior to the arrival of public tourists. Enjoy the incredible beauty of Michelangelo's masterpiece with your expert local guide and learn the history, techniques and secrets behind one of the most visited sites in Italy. With over 25,000 tourists visiting per day, you will be thankful to enjoy it prior to the regular opening times!
1h · Admission includedEnjoy the gorgeous frescoes of Raphael as your expert guide explains these masterpieces in detail with historic anecdotes.
15 min · Admission includedThe Express Access to Sistine Chapel in Rome, in a small group of 6 participants is a perfect 2 hours tour that will allow you to visit the Sistine Chapel and Raphael rooms in the early morning. With your expert local guide, you will have direct access into the Sistine Chapel with no waiting in lines to fully absorb the beauty of Michelangelo's masterpiece prior to large tourist groups arriving! Your guide will then take you to the Raphael rooms for an intimate experience with these fresco masterpieces. Our small group size of maximum 6 people creates a friendly environment where you can interact with your knowledgeable guide. Your guide will then lead you back to the Museums' galleries, where you will be given information on how to enjoy the rest of your time inside the wonderful Vatican Museums.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 138 | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | varies by option |
| Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private |
| Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour | Small Group | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared |
| Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter's Semi or Private Tour | €199 | 3h 30m | 4.91 (4161) | shared |
Ranked #3 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. Compare all 138 Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours