Entrance fees are paid to the guide on the day and are not in the price, nor are headsets. If the Basilica closes, the tour ends in the chapel.
In our comparison: #57 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €512 per group.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 48 of 49
Star breakdown of all 49 ratings
Reviewers value knowledgeable, adaptable guides; some find too little time left for the Sistine Chapel or basilica.
Written by Guidekin from the 49 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (28 February 2019 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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We first visit the largest collection in the world, the Vatican Museums. In these museums we will see the Gallery of the Maps, Tapestries, Old Papal Apartments and the Rooms of Raffaele.
1h 40m · Admission not includedOnce in the Sistine Chapel we get to enjoy the fruit of Michelangelo's intensive labor. Mainly the 'Creation of Man' on the ceiling, and the 'Last Judgement' on the alter wall.
20 min · Admission not includedOnce in the Basilica we will get the chance to see the tombs of past Pope's, Michelangelo's Pieta, the central alter and baldachino designed by the famous architect Bramante. No visit to the Basilica would be complete without looking into the awe-inspiring dome, also built by Michelangelo.
45 minThe tour will finish looking over St Peter's Square with a full explanation of the piazza, the special markings throughout it, and the saints and martyrs looking over it.
15 minWe are proud to offer the least expensive Private Vatican Highlights Tour available! You will visit all of the must sees of the
Vatican Museums,
Sistine Chapel and
St. Peter's Basilica on this 3 hour tour. Book with us and we assure you of "great fist class service with an exciting guide" who you can understand your needs.
As this is truly a one-of-a-lifetime experience, its best to have a
Private Vatican Tour so that you are not being rushed by a group tour and so that you can explore at your own pace.
With more then 2000 years of Art, History and Religion, there is no better way to explore the Vatican than with our professional English speaking private guides.
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #57 of 138 | €512 per group | 3h | 4.92 (49) | 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 #57 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