--- title: Semi Private Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum and Basilica Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 100 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 196 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 74 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/semi-private-sistine-chapel-vatican-museum-and-basilica-tour/ --- # Semi Private Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum and Basilica Tour **Guidekin's take:** A semi private group of about ten that includes the Pinacoteca and the Gallery of Papal Carriages along with the Maps, the Tapestries and the Sistine Chapel, before a quick entry into St Peter's. Guide and earphones are included at €100 per person, food and pickup are not. Large bags go to the cloakroom, a long walk back at the end. ## Overview Discover the best of the Vatican City in a 3 hour tour of the Museum, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica. Our group size averages just 10 people. Enjoy being guided through the largest collection of art in the Western Hemisphere. Your professional English speaking guide will walk you through the Gallery of Papal Carriages, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Maps, Pinacoteca and the Sistine Chapel. The last part of the tour quickly brings you into St. Peter’s Basilica, exclusively going down the Scala Regia and passing in front of the Pope's office and the Swiss Guards! Be prepared to be amazed by the grandeur and splendor of man's creation. ## Key facts - Price: from €100 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 196 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Europe Odyssey Tours di Rahul Raghavan & C.sas ## What's included - Professional English speaking guide with a clear diction - Ear phones are included for groups of 6 or more ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (2h; admission included) - Start your tour at the renowned Vatican Museums. Aside from being the home of the Pope, Vatican city is also home to the Vatican Museums, the world’s largest collection of art with 9 miles of art that could wrap around the Vatican walls 4 ½ times! It contains 54 museums, 1400... 2. **Sistine Chapel** (30m; admission included) - Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel is possibly the most well known masterpiece in modern day, with over 5 million visitors per year. It was a project the artist took on reluctantly because his focus was sculptures, and he would complain about the physical toll it took on his... 3. **St. Peter's Basilica** (30m) - You will head through a secret entry into our last stop on the tour, St. Peter's Basilica: the largest basilica in the world, with markings inside the church to ensure every other basilica would fit inside. The curious visitor is treated to Michelangelo’s Pieta at the front,... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 13:00, 13:30 - 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 Get to 91, Viale Vaticano. Look across the street and you will see the guide standing by the bus stop along the Vatican walls with a Europe Odyssey sign. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please bring a bottle of water per person. - Carry medium size back packs as large ones will be checked into the cloak room and involves a long walk to get them back. - The following items along with the bags will have to be checked into the cloak room: glass bottles of any kind, swiss knives, wine openers, large tripods and large bags. - Photography is permitted in most rooms but without flash. It is prohibited to photograph inside the Sistine Chapel. - Entry to St. Peter's Basilica may be subject to unexpected closures or limited availability of tickets. If an area typically included in the tour is closed, our guide will provide an explanation and show an additional site or gallery to compensate As these circumstances are beyond our control, we appreciate your patience and understanding. - You can also chose to climb the dome on your own, for a separate fee. - On Wednesdays the Basilica is closed until noon due to the Papal Audience. - 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 minimum of 2 people per booking is required - Bring Umbrellas that can fold and are not long have a pokey end - The tour ends in front on the Basilica. You can spend more time inside the Basilica but you cannot go back to the Sistine Chapel nor the Museum. - Not recommended for clients who cannot climb and decent stairs ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#74 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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