--- title: Private & Small Group Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel& St. Peter’s lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 77 of 145 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-small-group-vatican-museum-sistine-chapel-st-peter-s/ --- # Private & Small Group Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel& St. Peter’s **Guidekin's take:** A licensed guide who tailors the commentary to what you ask about, sold as a small group or as a private tour for two or four, with last minute tiers for people who left it late. Skip the line tickets to all three sites and headsets are included at €89 per person, dome, pickup and food are not. Basilica access can be restricted by Vatican events. ## Overview Explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica on a private or small-group tour. Skip the lines and enjoy a licensed English-speaking guide who brings the art, history, and architecture to life. Wander through Renaissance masterpieces, ancient sculptures, and then marvel at Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. Finish at St. Peter’s Basilica, home to Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s grand altar. Note: St. Peter’s Basilica access may occasionally be restricted due to Vatican events. Perfect for US travelers, families, couples, and first-time visitors seeking a personalized, stress-free Vatican experience. ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Gaudium travel ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | LAST-MINUTE GROUP TOUR | €89 / person | English | SKIP THE LINE TICKETS INCLUDED: GUIDED TOUR OF THE VATICAN MUSEUMS,SISTINE CHAPEL AND ST.PETERS BASILICA IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE. | | GROUP TOUR | €145 / person | English | SKIP THE LINE TICKETS INCLUDED: Group tour, big experience—see the Vatican up close. Museums,Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica | | PRIVATE TOUR-UP TO 4 PERSONS | €325 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Museum Sistine And St.Peter's: Your private guide, your pace—Vatican your way. | | LAST MINUTE PRIVATE TOUR | €325 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | PRIVATE TOUR-UP TO 2 PERSONS | €325 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Complete Vatican Tour: Private tour of Vatican Museums,Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica with skip the line tickets included. | ## What's included - Private or small-group experience - Audio headsets for groups of 6 or more - Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica - Personalized commentary tailored to your interests - Licensed English-speaking guide ## Not included - Dome Tickets are excluded - Entry to st Peter's Basilica when closed due to Vatican events - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (1h 30m; admission included) - Take a leisurely walk through the Vatican galleries, which showcase the most significant art collection in the world while bypassing the usual entrance queues. *Pinecone Courtyard offers a stunning view of St. Peter's Basilica. *Octagonal Courtyard features the Apollo and... 2. **Sistine Chapel** (15m; admission included) - Experience what are arguably the most significant masterpieces of art, Michelangelo's frescoes of the Last Judgment and Creation, and explore the venue where the papal election, known as the conclave, occurs. Attempt to deduce the locations of the stove and chimney, as well... 3. **St. Peter's Basilica** (15m; admission included) - See a place where st. Peter was crucified and where Pope does the audience every Wednesday.Tour will end with priority access to the St.peter's Basilica that you'll explore at your own pace. Note: St. Peter’s Basilica access may occasionally be restricted due to Vatican events. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our office is located on the ground floor ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Note: St. Peter’s Basilica access may occasionally be restricted due to Vatican events. - 10 inch shorts are fine since they are reaching knees - Flip flops and sandals are fine as well - Make sure to bring a bottle of water with you ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#77 of 145** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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