--- title: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Basilica Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 110 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.56 reviews: 483 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [ru, pt, en, it, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 135 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/vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica-guided-tour/ --- # Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peters Basilica Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Priority Museum entry, the Sistine Chapel and a guided St Peter's with official Vatican headsets, picked as a straightforward full route when the specialist tours are booked out. Tickets and guide are included at €110 per person, lunch, pickup and the dome are not. Latecomers are neither admitted nor refunded, and there is no cloakroom. ## Overview Skip the lines to the the Vatican Museums, discover history, artifacts and papal treasures at the galleries and you will arrive at the Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo's Last Judgment. Explore an iconic landmark like no other in this city full of them! Visit the Basilica of San Pietro with our top-rated guide, who will tell you about the history and birth of the largest Basilica in the world. Admire works such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the majestic Baldacchino by Bernini. ## Key facts - Price: from €110 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.56/5 from 483 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Checkandgo Tours ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Spanish Basilica Museums | €110 / person | Spanish | - | | Russian Basilica Museums | €110 / person | Russian | - | | Portuguese Basilica Museums | €110 / person | Portuguese | - | | English Basilica Museums | €110 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Children have to have their ID with them as proof of age to be presented upon entry to the museums. - Top-rated guides - Guided Tour Of the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - Headsets provided exclusively by the Vatican to hear the guide clearly - Priority access ticket to the Vatican Museums - Some areas may close without notice due to Vatican events; we will adjust plans offer alternatives - Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica ## Not included - Lunch - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation - Access to the dome is not included ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (2h 15m; admission included) - Visit to one of the most famous museums in the world, go behind-the-scenes at the Vatican Museums. Your guide will share their knowledge as you explore this incredible site - its history, architecture, and artworks. 2. **Sistine Chapel** (10m; admission included) - Get an up-close look at Michelangelo’s famed artwork in the Sistine Chapel, home to some of history’s greatest masterpieces, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment. 3. **St. Peter's Basilica** (30m) - The guided tour will begin with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica where you can admire works by great artists such as Michelangelo’s Pietá and the Baldachin altar by Bernini ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 9 start times between 09:00 and 15:00 - 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 Please come inside the CheckandGo Tours office to check-in at the desk. The activity provider's office is in the parallel street at the entrance of the Vatican Museums. Tickets have a strict entrance time. Latecomers will be refused entry. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please arrive on time. Latecomers will neither be accommodated nor refunded. - Certain areas of the attractions may be closed due to religious events or national holidays. - The capacity regulations and security checks may delay your visit. - The service provider is not liable for cancelations and changes due to unfavorable weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances. - The exact times of your visit may be subject to changes. - Large bags, backpacks and suitcases are not allowed. Only small bags are allowed. The attractions do not have cloakrooms. - Reduced ticket holders (visitors under 18 years of age or students) must present a valid document. Students must also present a valid student document as proof of eligibility for the reduced ticket. - Even if your ticket is a Skip the Line ticket, due to the mandatory security checks conducted by the museum security you may face a minor setback of 20 - 30 minutes - The Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica maintains a strict dress code year-round. All visitors must have their shoulders covered and pants/skirts must come to the knee. - It is not permitted to pass from the Sistine Chapel to St. Peter’s Basilica with strollers; therefore, they must be left at the free storage service provided by the Vatican Museums. - Please be aware that some sections may close without prior notice due to religious celebrations or Vatican events. Should this occur, we will do our utmost to adapt the itinerary and offer alternative areas to ensure the best possible experience. - This activity is not recommended for participants with reduced mobility and wheelchair users. - Please inform us if a member of your party has a disability or disability card ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#135 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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