St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour with Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel!

General Information

This 2.5 to 3-hour guided experience includes a group tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Begin your exciting adventure by getting quick access to the historical Vatican Museum, and explore the Belvedere Courtyard, Pio Clementino Museum, & more of the ground floor with a guide.

Climb to the second floor and admire Raphael’s famous frescos and the other galleries for 2 hours before following your expert guide to the Sistine Chapel.

Uncover the stories behind Michelangelo’s Vatican masterpieces by skipping the lines and enjoying a 20-minute detailed look at all the artworks.

Finally, take the shortcut to St Peter’s Basilica and enjoy a detailed explanation of all the artworks, especially the world-famous La Pieta! 

Ticket Highlights

• Enjoy a comfortable exploration of the Vatican Museums by skipping all queues and exploring the top attractions.
• Get lost in the marvelous interiors and art of the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.
• You can admire Renaissance masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael.
• Explore the hidden hallways of the Candelabra Gallery, Belvedere Courtyard area, and more!
• See Michelangelo’s most iconic and religious La Pieta at St Peter’s Basilica. 

Ticket Prices

The St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour has multiple ticket options available.

A St Peter’s Basilica guided tour of 20 people with added skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel costs €115 for adults between 18 and 99 years.

Kids between 6 and 17 years old can participate in this experience for a discounted price of €107.

Adults between 18 and 99 years can also participate in a 10-person small group guided tour of St Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museum, and Sistine Chapel for €155.

Children between 6 and 17 years old can join this small group tour for a discounted price of €147. 

Children 5 years and below can enjoy both of these experiences for free! 

The other options on this ticket do not include access to the St. Peter’s Basilica, so you can ignore them.

Check out this table to see all the Guided Tour information at a glance!

Age of the Visitor	20 person tour	10 person tour
Adult Ticket (18 to 99 years)	€115	€155
Child Ticket (6 to 17 years)	€107	€147
Infant Ticket (up to 5 years)	Free	Free

Meeting Point

Via Germanico, 8 is the meeting point to redeem your ticket for the guided tour.

All you have to do is arrive at this spot 25 minutes before the time slot booked and begin your experience with your guide. 

If you miss the guide at this spot, you will not be able to get an entrance ticket for the experience.

You can explore till the museum closes once you are inside.

Address: Via Germanico, 12, 00192 Roma RM, Italy. Get Directions. 

Important Information About this Ticket 

• This guided experience is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Do not carry weapons, sharp objects, or big bags when visiting.
• Pets are not allowed inside the Vatican attractions. 
• Follow the dress code and wear modest clothes that cover your shoulders and knees. 
• If you plan the visit on Wednesdays between 9 am and 12 pm or 24th and 31st December, the tour will cover other Vatican Museum galleries instead of the St. Peter’s Basilica. 
• You will find the largest crowd at Vatican City from April to June and September to October. 
• Fast pass entry is only for the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel. You must wait in line to enter St. Peter’s Basilica.
• If the meeting timings change, the service provider will send you a message or call in advance.
• You cannot ask for a refund if you miss the time slot.
• Visitors with mobility problems or other disabilities and those with health problems should inform the provider while booking the experience.