--- title: Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 325 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 329 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 54 of 138 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica-guided-tour/ --- # Private Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** A private tour with an official licensed Vatican guide that lets you set the pace and the priorities, from the Museums and the Sistine Chapel to St Peter's when it is open, with a Basilica only version too. Priority tickets are included at €325 per person, dome and necropolis are not. Listed as wheelchair accessible. In our comparison: #54 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This tour is for those who want to explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at their own pace. Whether you are looking for something specific or just want to see the highlights, this private excursion lets you choose what you see. The Vatican Museum boasts over 4 miles of Art, and a whopping 20,000 works on display, the Vatican Museums make up an impressive assemblage. The Sistine Chapel is an impressive sanctuary boasts works by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. Please note that St Peters Basilica is subject to last minute closures and for the papal audience on some Wednesday mornings, entrance can not always be included. In this case there will be an extended tour of the Vatican museums. ## Before you book - Meeting point: MEETING POINT: VIA GERMANICO 16 PLEASE… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 08:30 and 14:30 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €135: ages 6 to 16 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €325 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 329 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Maya Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.84 from 329 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 314 of 329. - 5 stars: 304 (92%) - 4 stars: 10 (3%) - 3 stars: 7 (2%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value knowledgeable guides and personal attention, but private bookings can still involve waiting with larger groups. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of Vatican art, history and the Sistine Chapel - Friendly guides who welcome questions and keep the visit engaging - Private visits tailored to personal interests - Commentary that keeps children and teenagers interested - Guides who help navigate crowds and find the main sights **Complaints:** - Waiting for group ticketing and entry despite booking a private tour - Crowded galleries can make it difficult to linger over the exhibits - Some praise the pace, while others feel rushed through the museums - Poor value reported when the visit feels too short or rushed Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-01-02 to 2026-09-21); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | PRIVATE GERMAN VATICAN TOUR | €325 / person (for 2+ people) | German | - | | PRIVATE ENGLISH VATICAN TOUR | €325 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | PRIVATE ITALIAN VATICAN TOUR | €325 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | - | | PRIVATE SPANISH VATICAN TOUR | €325 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | - | | PRIVATE FRENCH VATICAN TOUR | €325 / person (for 2+ people) | French | - | ## What's included - Skip The Line Priority Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets - Private Tour Experience with Expert Official Licensed Vatican Guide - St. Peter's Basilica if open on the day of your tour ## Not included - Location Pick Up & Drop Off - Scavi / Necropolis - Please note that the Basilica is subject to last minute closures and can not always be included - St.Peter's Dome (Cupola) Access ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (1h 45m; admission included) - Explore the Vatican Museums with an Expert Guide, visit the highlights of the incredible collections comprised of a colossal 20,000 works on display, over 4 miles of Art, Sculptures, Tapestries, Paintings and Architecture. Belvedere Courtyard Pinecone Courtyard Pio Clementino... 2. **Sistine Chapel** (15m; admission included) - "Marvel at the incredible Sistine Chapel, an impressive sanctuary that boasts works of art by master painters like Perugino, Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Rosselli, Botticelli, Signorelli, della Gatta and, of course, Michelangelo. See the world famous frescoes stretch... 3. **St. Peter's Basilica** (30m; admission included) - The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican City, or simply Saint Peter's Basilica, is a church of the Italian High Renaissance and the heart of the catholic faith located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. 4. **St. Peter's Square** (pass by, no stop) - (Piazza San Pietro), located in Vatican City in front of St. Peter's Basilica, is a massive, iconic Baroque plaza designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1656 and 1667. Featuring an elliptical design with massive colonnades representing the "embrace" of the Church, it holds... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 MEETING POINT: VIA GERMANICO 16 PLEASE ARRIVE TO CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED ENTRY TIME! We organize everything and your guide will meet you with your ticket to skip the line and enter the Vatican. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJEUeNaGFgLxMRxIgwWv6DtNo Ends: You will end the tour inside St.Peter's Basilica if it is open. You will then exit into St.Peter's Square (If the Basilica is not open you will exit at the Vatican museums entrance) ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - If you purchase a reduced ticket and you are not under 16 years old or a student under 26 years old with a valid STUDENT PHOTO ID, the Vatican will deny your entry and you will not be able to visit the Vatican or join the tour. - If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund. - Knees & Shoulders MUST be covered for both men & women. - All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security. - Children must be accompanied by an adult. - Some monuments or areas may be under restoration and subject to last minute closures. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. - Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument. - St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religous events, and the Papal audience on some Wednesday and Saturday mornings. In the event that it is closed if you have selected the option to visit St. Peter's Basilica you will have an extended tour of the Vatican museums. The Basilica is free to enter and we do not have any control in the event of these closures it is not possible to provide a refund under these circumstances. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €650 | €325 | | 4 | €1300 | €325 | | 6 | €1290 | €215 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours start at €8 per person. ## Compared with other Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #54 of 138** | €325 | 2h 30m | 4.84 (329) | private | | [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour / Small Group](/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared | | [Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/express-early-morning-sistine-chapel-tour-with-max-6-people/?format=md) | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | shared | Ranked #54 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/vatican-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica-guided-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md