Vatican City Private Tour: Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel and Vatican Basilica

★ 4.7 (122 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: Tours of Rome

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3 h on the listing; the time can vary by option
Private, up to 15 per booking
Live guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Editor's take

At 16:30, a private guide from Tours of Rome takes you through the Raphael Rooms. Your 3-hour route also covers the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. The guide stays with your own party.

St Peter's Basilica is excluded from this late departure. An earlier start may suit you if the Basilica matters, though it can close at short notice. Cancellations receive no refund.

Does Tours of Rome's private tour include St Peter's?

1 option. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.

Option	When	Guide	From
Vatican City private TourMorning Tour: Enjoy a Private Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and Rafael Rooms with a Private Guide	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00 and more	English, Italian, French, Spanish	€280

What's included

Included

If St. Peter's Basilica is closed, Rafael Rooms will be visited instead
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Private Tour
St. Peter's Basilica Tour
Skip the Line Tickets

Not included

Transportation to/from attractions
Food and drinks
Tour operating after 3:00 PM will not visit St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica is subject to last minute closure

Tour or official ticket?

The private tour costs from €280 against €25 for an official Museums ticket. The extra pays for a guide for your party. Choose the official ticket if you prefer to explore the Museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace.

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano 100, Rome, at the top of the stairs nearby Caffè Vaticano across the road from Vatican Museums’ Main Entrance. Our guide will be waiting for You holding a sign that says '' Tours of Rome ''

Itinerary

From the operator: Tours of Rome's own description of the route.

Vatican Museums
2 hAdmission included
- Skip the line to get inside Vatican Museums directly - Discover the Treasures of the Vatican Museums with a professional Art Historian. - Explore one of the most important collection of masterpieces and artifacts of all the world.
Sistine Chapel
30 minAdmission included
- Discover the Sistine Chapel. - Admire the paintings of the genius Michelangelo. - Know all the details and secrets of the most important paintings of the Vatican City.
St Peter's Basilica
30 minAdmission included
- Discover the Biggest church of the World. - Admire the bronze Baldachin of St. Peter - See the Throne of St. Peter - Explore the Pietà of Michelangelo

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Know before you go

From the operator: Tours of Rome's own notes for this tour.

What to wear

Please cover between your shoulders and knees to be allowed inside the Vatican

Access and children

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Route and closures

Please note that St. Peter's Basilica can be closed last minute for private services
After the Guided tour you can stay more time inside St. Peter's Basilica
Tours starting from 3:30 pm will not be allowed to visit St. Peter's Basilica but Raphael Rooms instead
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Pets and service dogs are not allowed
This tour does not include climbing the Dome
For information or assistance to reach the meeting point please contact us directly on our phone number
We Highly recommend to avoid street vendors around the Vatican Area as they may give you incorrect information
Please don't go directly to The Vatican Museums Entrance without our Guide

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 from 122 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor together. 93% gave 4 or 5 stars.

Viator

4.8

66 reviews

5 stars92%61
4 stars3%2
3 stars2%1
2 stars0%0
1 star3%2

Tripadvisor

4.5

56 reviews

5 stars80%45
4 stars9%5
3 stars0%0
2 stars4%2
1 star7%4

As shown on Viator, read 7 November 2026. The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.

Photos

From the Tours of Rome listing, 5 photos in all.

From the operator

From the operator: Tours of Rome's own description of the tour.

Enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica with this skip-the-line guided tour to enjoy the best of the Vatican. The Vatican Museums offer a unique collection of art masterpieces. The itinerary is focused on the most important areas of the museum. Finally, arrive at the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling and in the extraordinary depiction of the Last Judgement.
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The Basilica of St. Peter, the biggest church in the world, will be the last stop on your visit. Today, the church is a treasure trove of precious works of art, such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.