--- title: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry, St Peter's Optional lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 94 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 662 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 90 of 138 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vatican-sistine-chapel-priority-entry-st-peter-s-optional/ --- # Vatican & Sistine Chapel Priority Entry, St Peter's Optional **Guidekin's take:** Priority entry to the Museums and the Sistine Chapel with a guide and headphones, and St Peter's as an option rather than a promise, so you pay for the Basilica only if you want it. Tickets are included at €94 per person, tips and pickup are not. Closures imposed by the Museums are not refunded, and it is not suggested for limited mobility. In our comparison: #90 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy one of the biggest and most visited museums in the world: the Vatican Museums in Rome. Take this 3-hour guided tour to immerse yourself in the best works of art. After heading right inside with your included tickets, follow your guide through the collections of priceless treasures, from Michelangelo's legendary Sistine Chapel to the intricate tapestries crafted by Raphael's apprentices ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of the cinema 'Giulio Cesare'. - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 19 start times: between 08:00 and 16:45 - Children from €54: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €94 per person for the Vatican Museums Only - ENG option; other options up to €81 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 662 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tourismotion - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 19 start times between 08:00 and 16:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.77 from 662 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 624 of 662. - 5 stars: 599 (90%) - 4 stars: 25 (4%) - 3 stars: 9 (1%) - 2 stars: 9 (1%) - 1 star: 20 (3%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Vatican Museums Only - ENG | €71 / person | English | - | | Vatican Museums Only - SPA | €71 / person | Spanish | - | | Vatican & St Peter Entry - ENG | €81 / person | English | St Peter Basilica ticket: Please note: Includes a guided tour of the Vatican + priority access to St. Peter's Basilica for a self-guided visit. | ## What's included - Expert tour guide - Headphones in the Vatican Museums - Priority entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums - St. Peter's Basilica Entrance (if option chosen) - Access to the Sistine Chapel ## Not included - Tips - Pick up and mobility - St Peter Entrance (if you select the option without Basilica) ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (2h 50m; admission included) - Meet your local guide to enter the museums. Wander the vast corridors and galleries of one of the most important museums in the world. Go to the spectacular Cortile del Belvedere (Belvedere Courtyard) and see historic maps of ancient cartographers in the Gallery of Maps.... 2. **Sistine Chapel** (10m; admission included) - Marvel at Michelangelo's breathtaking frescoes, including the iconic "Creation of Adam" on the chapel's ceiling and the awe-inspiring "Last Judgment" on the altar wall. Explore this masterpiece of Renaissance art, a sacred space where popes are elected, and immerse yourself... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 19 start times between 08:00 and 16:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 In front of the cinema 'Giulio Cesare'. There will be our staff with the "Tourismotion" Flag Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJk9Dsg2FgLxMRNBOQHNX6aW4 Ends: If you select the option including the St. Peter's Basilica ticket, your guide will take you to the internal entrance, allowing you to explore the heart of Christianity independently, If you select the option without the Basilica ticket, your tour will end in the unique Sistine Chapel, where you will admire Michelangelo's marvelous frescoes ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - In the event of extraordinary closures or restrictions imposed by the Museums, no refund will be provided. The tour's itinerary may change, but it will have the same duration - People with a disability of more than 67% can obtain a refund of the museum entrance fee. To do so, you must inform the provider and attach the disability certificate at least 72 hours before the start of the tour. Failure to give prior notice will result in the loss of the right to reimbursement of the ticket. - Not recommended for travelers with mobile impairments Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #90 of 138** | €94 | 3h | 4.77 (662) | shared | | [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 #90 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/vatican-sistine-chapel-priority-entry-st-peter-s-optional/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md