Pickup, leader and tickets are included at €480 per person, the ride back, food and tips are not. Wheelchairs can be arranged for an extra charge.
In our comparison: #32 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €480 per adult.
Children from €90 (ages 4 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 101 of 104
Star breakdown of all 104 ratings
Reviewers praise attentive guides and seats close to the Pope; some consider the service overpriced for a free event.
Written by Guidekin from the 87 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 June 2019 to 23 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Please note that availability is only on Wednesday when Pope is in the Vatican City.
2h · Admission included**St. Peter's Square** is one of the most famous squares in the world, located in Vatican City. It was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and is surrounded by impressive columns. Every year, millions of visitors come here to admire its beauty and see St. Peter's Basilica
2h · Admission includedAttend a Papal Audience with the Pope at the Vatican! Tickets are free but they are extremely hard to find, so booking in advance is essential. It is advisable to book ahead, therefore ensuring you won’t waste any time trying to obtain tickets while you’re on vacation in the Eternal City. We’ll reserve and pick up your free tickets, then make your way through the crowd to secure the best available seats. Depending on the season, the weather conditions and the number of devotees visiting that day, the audience can take place in the Audience Hall or St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican, is a must-see on any visit to Rome, but now we’re providing the opportunity to see the Pope in person. On this tour, you’ll have an expert, speaking tour. We know exactly where to sit, as the Pope has to pass by you when he enters! The Holy Father will give a special greeting and with the help of his Cardinals, he will perform blessings in many languages, sing hymns and give homilies.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #32 of 138 | €480 | 5h | 4.9 (104) | private |
| 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 |
| Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | shared |
Ranked #32 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