--- 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: 323 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 59 of 145 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 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. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €325 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 323 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Maya 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 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: 2026-09-12 - 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 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. ## 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. ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#59 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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