Private Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel And St Peter's Basilica Tour

Ferdinando was absolutely fantastic! Very knowledgable and attentive. This tour meant the world to my family and he made sure we had the best experience.

Great experience, so much to take in. Tour guide was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable- Ferdinando with Rome in tours.

The personal conversations & years of education / experience of Fernando our tour guide ….Amazing! A once in a lifetime experience

Lovely experience! Guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. Felt very lucky we got spend the tour with her Everything went very smoothly

Our family had an outstanding experience touring the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, thanks to the exceptional organization, kind driver Constantine, and our incredible tour guide Ferdinando. From start to finish, the day was smooth, informative, and truly unforgettable. What stood out immediately was the level of care and professionalism that began even before the tour. We received text messages from our tour guide himself in advance clarifying all the details—meeting points, timing, and what to bring. Every question we had was answered promptly, which gave us total peace of mind and made us feel well taken care of from the very beginning. On the day of the tour, Constantine arrived right on time. He was kind, courteous, and made the drive comfortable and stress-free, getting us to the Vatican efficiently despite the busy traffic. At the Vatican, we met Ferdinando—an absolute expert who has completed over 5,000 tours. His depth of knowledge was astounding, and he delivered everything with clarity, warmth, and the perfect touch of humor. Despite the heavy crowds, he navigated us seamlessly through the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, making sure we experienced all the key highlights without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Ferdinando kept our whole family engaged, especially my teenage son, with fascinating stories and insights. We learned so much more than we expected and left with a deeper appreciation for the Vatican’s art and history. We can’t recommend this team enough—organized, thoughtful, and truly top-tier. It was one of the best parts of our trip to Rome.

Ferdinando was extremely informative and gave a fantastic tour! If we ever came back again, we would try to book his services.

Could not have asked for a better experience with our time in the Vatican. Learning so much even though it wasn’t our first visit. Well worth making this tour a part of your Roman holiday.

Great experience! Our guide was so knowledgeable.... would definitely recommend !!! The tour itself was so worth it!!!!

Dr. Fernando was absolutely amazing. He was so kind and patient with my son and explained everything we needed to know. It was really a delight being in such a well-versed person‘s hands for one of the most important experiences in Rome. I cannot give Fernando enough five stars!!!

Ferdinando is truly a wonderful tour guide. He is so knowledgeable and engaging. It was the best money we spent on tours while in Italy. His background keeps it interesting. It can be very overwhelming on your own but having Ferdinando helped us see the most important parts of Rome. Absolutely a must!

At first when trying to book a private tour, it was a bit challenging finding the correct tour as there are many on Viator. I am so grateful to have picked this one in particular because Ferdinando was exceptional. His experience and knowledge went above and beyond what we expected.

We had two tours with Ferdinando and they were head and shoulders above any other tours we have experienced. Ferdinando is a wealth of information and his love for his country’s history, art, and beauty is infectious. His experience and archeological knowledge provided insights that enriched our time in Rome. There are so many more tours that he offers and I wish we were here longer to go on them. Hope to see you again soon Ferdinando, Renata and Marty

Ferdinando is wonderful! We took a tour of Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel with Ferdinando. He provides lovely gems of information that relate ancient times to modern-day culture. He is a pro and will help you follow all the rules for any site without any hassle. We loved how he kept us moving at a gentle, but steady, pace so our bodies didn't tire of standing in one place too long. My teenage sons enjoyed this tour and Ferdinando. We would definitely do a tour with him again. Next time we are in Rome, we will do the Pompeii tour with Ferdinando!

Fernando is a great guide and led us through the hoards of people. Because of the crowds, however, we saw more fellow tourists than we did of the museum but when we told Fernando that we could skip some of the more popular attractions he managed to maneuver us to the less crowded areas. He is so knowledgeable and a great guide. Highly recommend him

This is the best tour I have ever had. Considering the tour guide was a PHD certainly helped. This was the most informative and interesting tour I have ever.

The most advantages of Ferdinando’s tour were a) he was always responsive ; when I asked something about tour in the planning phase, he replied within 24 hours every time. I could plan the itinerary without any frustration, especially on this most popular tour in Rome/Vatican starting in early morning. b) Tour driver was punctual. Because the tour starts from 8am, and the time is quite important to enjoy Vatican museum without crowded people. The driver who is Ferdinando’s business partner came to my hotel at 7:20. No stress at all. c) Ferdinando knew everything about Vatican and their masterpieces. And his behavior was very personal. We could enjoy 2.5 hour tour in early morning with less people. Thanks Ferdinando. This tour was highlight of my family’s 2 weeks travel in Europe. フェルディナンドのツアーの良い点はいくつか有り、a)返信が早い。何か問い合わせをすると大抵24時間以内に返信があります。旅程の計画段階では大変助かりましたし、信頼に足る人物であると感じました。b)時間に正確。早朝8時スタートのツアーに申し込んだ理由は、混雑する前にバチカン美術館を楽しみたかったからであり、そのためホテルからバチカンの送迎が遅れると具合が悪い訳です。実際はフェルディナンドのビジネスパートナーであるドライバーの方が約束の7:30より早い、7:20にホテルの車寄せに来てくださり、安心してツアーをスタート出来ました。c)フェルディナンドは博識で、聞けばなんでも答えてくれました。とても礼儀正しく親身になってくれたお陰で、家族全員がバチカンツアーを楽しめました。また彼の話す英語はイタリア特有の癖がなく、大変聞きやすかったのも良かったです。英語ができる方にとっては、強くお勧めしたいツアーと言えます。

Everything was well planned and the guide was really knowledgeable on history. We were with small kids and he kept them engaged and interested.

Ilia was an excellent guide and made our experience very enjoyable and educational. She spent time explaining all the history, especially the art. I highly recommend this tour! Well worth the cost

Our guide was Ferdinando. He was very personable, helpful and well informed. He answered our questions and took photos. he told more than the basic facts, giving some background context information as well.

Ferdinando did an amazing job and we (my girlfriend, me and her mom) loved all the info and time that we had to admire and learn about the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and especially St Peter's Basilica. He took his time and gave us an incredible tour and spent time explaining different aspects of where we were and what we were looking at. Amazing tour guide and really gave us some great tips for the rest of our time in Rome.

Enjoyed this tour and guide, The Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's are special places, Great history, art and culture!

The tour was the highlight of the trip. Ferdinando is extremely knowledgeable and adds context that elevates the entire experience. He points out details about the art, architecture, and history that take you back in time.

Amazing tour! Guide was very knowledgable and knew the right amount to highlight without it being overwhelming. Very personable and added his own expertise/flare. To beat the crowds to the sistine chapel, ask to start the tour backwards.

Ferdinando was amazing. This was my family’s second tour with him. The original tour my family took, they wanted to know everything about everything, and he provided all the information they wanted to know. On this tour, we were museum-lite people, and he definitely understood. It was the perfect balance of history with us looking on our own versus learning/asking for more. He is funny and personable, while imparting all important points. I recommend Ferdinando for all tours in Rome, for whatever kind of museum person. For anything and everything Rome.

Andrea was well informed and gave us a great afternoon! Best and only way - a private tour well worth the value.

We had a great time seeing the Vatican museum and sistine chapel - the tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a great experience!

Ferdinando was amazing! His education and experience giving tours made this visit an absolute delightful, educational, And discovery of the treasures Rome has to offer. I would 100% recommend again and again!

Ferdinando was an absolute pleasure! His experience and education was truly evident through the entirety of the tour! Thanks to him, I was able to truly experience/discover and learn about the masterpieces in the Vatican Museums and grounds. 100% recommend him!!!

We had the most amazing tour of the Vatican with many thanks to Ferdinando. We were able to enter the grounds ahead of the crowds which made it so much more enjoyable. Ferdinando’s education and knowledge of the Church and Italian history is incredible. We learned so much and did our best to take in all of the information he had to share. In addition, Ferdinando was very gracious. I am heartbroken over the crisis Italy is currently going thru, but it know I will return as soon as it is possible. And I will definitely be contacting Ferdinando again.

It's rare to have a guide who is as experienced and knowledgeable as Ferdinando. We truly appreciated his amazing explantations of what we were seeing as we went through Rome on our private tour. There were many times on our tour that he took us aside and gave us incredible insights of events/facts that we would have not gotten on a normal tour. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guide. He also gave us great insights into what we should do for the rest of our vacation in Rome and even checked on us to make sure we got home alright by cab/train. Anyways, we can't recommend him enough!

Our Rome tour was June 2015. Fernando gave a wonderful tour. He was entertaining and knowledgeable. We give him five stars. An additional event happened to us during the tour. Outside of the sisteen chapel, our 12-year old son suddenly passed out. Fernando helped us get him to the clinic. He also helped us by purchasing something for him to drink. The final diagnosis was that my son just needed to hydrate. We were even able to rejoin the tour once he felt better. But, we will never forget how wonderful Fernando was during the experience.

My family and I visited Rome and chose Ferdinando B. As our private tour guide of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Ferdinando’s contact info: guide_34748-110@toursbylocals.com Everything about our experience with Ferdinando was exceptional. Communication via text/email with Ferdinando began approximately 3-4 weeks prior to our arrival in Rome. Even before we arrived and met him we felt like we knew him. Ferdinando was always prompt with responding to our email/text questions and also asked questions about our family group so he would better be able to serve any individual needs. His English communication skills are excellent. He clearly communicated an exact meeting point and time for our Vatican visit and was waiting for us when we arrived. We had 3 children with us on the tour, ages 8, 9, and 11. Ferdinando was brilliant with them. He peaked their interest about many of the statues, frescos, and architecture, promoting an interactive dialog with both adults and children. I especially appreciated that he never rushed us, giving each of us the personal time we needed to absorb the beauty of the Vatican. I encourage you to contact Ferdinando if you are planning a visit to Rome.

Ferdinando is the best! His communication and details leading up to our Vatican tour made things simple (since no foreign cell service). Once our tour started, he was friendly, funny, patient and very knowledgeable. We had a great time and would recommend him highly to anyone!

I worked with Ferdinando on tours of American University student groups during their study abroad trips. Not knowing Rome as a local, Ferdinando helped me organise the tours in the best way for our clients. He has been "by my side" since day 1, since the first email and he still is; for future groups and their needs. Thank you Ferdinando, thank you "Rome in Tours"

My wife, Magda, and I toured the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's with Ferdinando on February 25th. Ferdinando was prompt, warm, passionate, and, at times, funny. It was such a pleasure to have him for a guide. I am an artist and have a strong interest in the Italian Renaissance - I studied it in some depth when I attended Beaux Arts - but Ferdinando not only kept my interest, but had me looking at things from another perspective. Magda greatly profited from Ferdinando's tour as his highly animated and passionate narrative enlighten and entertained. I highly recommend Ferdinando's services. his knowledge is encyclopedic and his passion is contagious.

Ferdinando was recommended by a friend. When I contacted him, he was unavailable but was very helpful in finding us a great guide for the Vatican, Ilia. She was knowledgeable and took care of us from beginning to end.

I highly recommend Ferdinando's Vatican tour. I had been to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel before but this time around, I hosted my family and my in-laws and Ferdinando and Anna made our group's experience easy, fun, and educational. Will definitely look into his other activities when we come back to Rome.

We were very fortunate and pleased to have Fernando guide us through the Vatican, Colosseum and Forum. His extensive knowledge and ability to communicate this knowledge are gifts. He very capably answered our numerous questions and presented Rome’s layers of historical events in an understandable context. Fernando’s passion is infectious and he is a natural born teacher and communicator. We would highly recommend Fernando.

For those of you visiting Rome in the future I recommend setting up a tour with Ferdinando Badagliacca as your guide to the historical past. With Ferdinando as our tour guide we were schooled in the beauty and archeological aspects such as the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Coliseum and of course the Vatican to name a few. Beside being informative, Ferdinando was a kind and gracious host of the beauty that is of Rome. His personable nature made the trip with my daughter very memorable. Follow in our footsteps and you won't regret it. Ken Moresi

I am a student studying in Rome for the semester and my family came to visit me. My mom had booked a tour with Ferdinando for the vatican and another day for the colosseum. Both were fantastic. You can tell Ferdinando has such a passion for the history of Rome and it makes the tour that much better. Take the opportunity you have in Rome to utilize Ferdinando’s vast historical knowledge and incredibly personable demeanor, you will not regret it.

A well conducted tour of the Vatican Museum, the Sixtic Chapter and finally St. Peter's Church. Good information, clear and educational. Ferdinando made our trip a very special experience. Thanks for the trip Ole

A unique experience!! Ferdinand guided us through the rooms of the Sistine Chapel illustrating not only what we were seeing but enriching the visit with historical anecdotes and pleasant curiosities. A competent, pleasant, nice guide. Next time we return to Rome we will definitely rely on him!!!

Great experience! Ferdinando accompanied us on this journey with professionalism and competence. Highly recommended!