--- title: Vatican and Vatacombs Tour: Treasures of the Sistine Chapel lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.58 reviews: 420 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 132 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/vatican-and-vatacombs-tour-treasures-of-the-sistine-chapel/ --- # Vatican and Vatacombs Tour: Treasures of the Sistine Chapel **Guidekin's take:** The Museums, the Raphael Rooms and the Sistine Chapel with a licensed guide, then fast track entry into St Peter's and down to the papal tombs beneath it, the part most Vatican tours skip. Priority entrance and guide are included at €119 per person, pickup and tips are not. Not possible with a wheelchair, and holiday closures can trim the route. ## Overview Enjoy skip-the-line entry to what is arguably the most important and largest art collection in the world. For over five hundred years, popes commissioned works of art from the most talented painters and sculptors to enjoy at the Vatican amongst an elite circle of clerics, nobles, and scholars. Walk in the footsteps of popes and Renaissance masters as you take in the Rooms of Raphael and the Sistine Chapel, from its commissioning to the finishing touches by none other than Michelangelo Buonarroti. With an expert guide, learn to discern between myth, fact, and popular Hollywood fiction regarding this epic work of art. Gain fast-track access to St. Peter’s Basilica to view masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini, among others, before descending to the papal crypts below. We conclude on the portico with an overview of Bernini’s magnificent piazza (St. Peter’s Square), the central obelisk, and the renowned Swiss Guard. ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.58/5 from 420 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: ItaliaTours ## What's included - Expert licensed English-speaking tour guide - Fast-track entry and guided visit of St. Peter’s Basilica - The remarkable frescoed Rooms of Raphael - Immersive experience inside Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel - Priority entrance to the Vatican Museums ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (2h; admission included) - Vast museums inside the Vatican City which house many thousands of ancient works of art and sculpture. The most important museum complex in the world! 2. **Sistine Chapel** (30m; admission included) - Simply the most colourful room in the world! Michelangelo's ceiling will deeply impress all who enter. 3. **St. Peter's Basilica** (1h; admission included) - Visit the Papal Basilica of Vatican City, believed to be the resting ground of St. Peter's remains. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:00, 11:00, 11:30, 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. ## Meeting point Via Sebastiano Veniero 19, nearest metro station is called Ottaviano / San Pietro / Musei Vaticani on Linea A which on any Rome metro map is coloured orange. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Dress comfortably, shoulders and knees must be covered for both men and women. - On days immediately surrounding religious holidays at the Vatican, alterations to tours may become necessary due to partial closings of areas normally included in this tour. - Due to the route covered and/or transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges - Please note: This description is provided as a general example. Actual experiences may vary slightly depending on the season, local conditions, and other factors beyond our control. - Please note that essential travel documents and final itinerary details might be delivered electronically closer to the activity date. ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#132 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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