--- title: Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 425 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 44 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] rank_in_category: 36 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-st-peter-s-basilica-tour/ --- # Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica Tour **Guidekin's take:** Picked for the credentials: a licensed PhD archaeologist or art historian for your party only, a private car from your accommodation to the Museums, skip the line tickets and a flexible start time, rated 4.98 across 44 reviews. Everything but food is included at €425 per person. Fully wheelchair accessible. ## Overview - Official licensed PhD Archaeologist or Art Historian guide at your disposal for the entire tour - An itinerary designed to explore the main sections of the Museums and pay the right tribute in terms of time dedicated and amount of info provided, to the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's - Transfer from your accommodation to the attraction by private minivan or car with driver - Skip the line access to the Vatican Museums - Flexible start time to better match with your own schedule - You skip the line with this tour - Admission to sections otherwise unaccessible - Access limited but granted with this tour to Saint Peter's Basilica from the Sistine Chapel - Fully client-oriented service before during and after the tour - All included, no extra fees! ## Key facts - Price: from €425 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Rome in tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Local guide - Professional guide art historian or PhD archaeologist - Sistine Chapel brochure - Pick up at your accommodation and transfer to the Vatican Museums on minivan or car with driver - Ticket fees - Headsets for a party of 6 pax or more ## Not included - Food and souvenirs ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (2h; admission included) - - Terrace with overwhelming view of saint Peter’s basilica and Vatican gardens - Court of the pine cone - Gallery of the candelabras - Gallery of the tapestries - Gallery of the geographical maps - Raphael’s rooms 2. **Sistine Chapel** (30m; admission included) - - Frescos by Michelangelo - Private Chapel of the Pope - Location of the Conclave 3. **St. Peter's Basilica** (30m; admission included) - - Biggest Catholic Church in the world - Canopy by Bernini - Relics of Saint Peter - Pietà by Michelangelo - Saint John Paul II's tomb ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 11 start times between 10:30 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - 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 - A current valid ID is required on the day of the tour for student unger 26 with a student card or under 18 - In rare cases of closure of Saint Peter's Basilica due to liturgical ceremonies inside, the amount of time spent in the Museums will be extended - Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document for successful entry to the Vatican Museums ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#36 of 145** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) — 4.99 (1486) 2. [rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) — 4.94 (2766) 3. 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