--- title: Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica with Pick-up lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 350 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 227 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 300 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 82 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-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-and-basilica-with-pick-up/ --- # Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica with Pick-up **Guidekin's take:** A private guide with hotel pickup in a deluxe vehicle, sold in three lengths so you can give the Tapestries, the Map Room and the Sistine Chapel as much time as you want before St Peter's. Priority tickets and pickup are included at €350 per person, the drop off, food and tips are not. Listed as wheelchair accessible. ## Overview This tour offers an immersive experience of some of the most celebrated artistic treasures in the world, including Michelangelo's awe-inspiring frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and his monumental "Last Judgment" masterpiece. In addition, accompanied by your expert private tour guide, you will delve into the Vatican’s most breathtaking galleries, including the intricate Hall of Tapestries and the spectacularly ornate Map Room, each a visual feast of art, history, and craftsmanship. Explore these iconic spaces at your own pace and gain a deeper understanding of the cultural significance behind every masterpiece. ## Key facts - Price: from €350 per person - Duration: 3h–5h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 227 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Exploro Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 3 hours with Basilica | €350 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English, Spanish, Italian | Duration: 3 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Pickup included | | 4 hours with Basilica | €425 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English, Spanish, Italian | Duration: 4 hours Itinerary: Vatican Museums, Raphael's room, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Pickup included | | 5 hours with Basilica | €525 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English, Spanish, Italian | Duration: 5 hours Itinerary: Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, SISTINE CHAPEL, ST. PETER’S BASILICA and mosaic focus Pickup included | ## What's included - Private tour - Priority admission tickets - Professional tour guide - Vatican Museums Adult: €25 Reduced: €15 (ages 7–17) Free admission: children under 6 - Pick-up at your hotel with deluxe vehicle ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks - Drop-off service ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (2h 10m; admission included) - You will be taken to the usually packed museum entrance, where you will meet you private tour guide and, with your "skip the line" ticket, you will skip the huge entry line and access the metal detector check. All of our tour guides are local experts and have a deep knowledge... 2. **Sistine Chapel** (20m) - Enter and gasp at the magnificent fresco paintings of the world's most famous chapel! Michelangelo's ceiling and "Last Judgment" are the highlights of the tour. 3. **St. Peter's Basilica** (30m; admission included) - 3 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel ans St. Peter's Basilica 4 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, ans St. Peter's Basilica 5 hours: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and Mosaic focus ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:30, 14:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults - A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements - The tour operator is not responsible for last minute, unpredictable closures, strikes or union meetings of St Peter's Basilica. Nevertheless, the tour operator will be happy to offer customers an extended tour for the remaining time. - For the 3hours, 4hours and 5hours option: If the Basilica reaches full capacity, access will unfortunately not be allowed, and this will be beyond our control. In such a case, more time will be spent inside the museums. - Hotel drop off at the end of the tour is not included but it can be added for an extra cost. Please message us to add drop off at the end of the tour ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#82 of 145** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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