Vatican Museum
Discover the Cortile della Pigna, a striking open-air courtyard named after its monumental bronze pinecone.
Discover the Vatican Pinacoteca, home to an extraordinary collection of paintings by masters such as Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio. Please note that this section is not always included, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.
Discover the Pio Clementino Museum, home to the celebrated Laocoön masterpiece, whose dramatic beauty is said to have inspired Michelangelo.
Visit the Gregorian Etruscan Museum and explore a fascinating collection of artifacts that reveal the rich history and culture of the ancient Etruscan civilization. Please note that this section is not always included, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.
Uncover the Gallery of Maps, a remarkable Vatican gallery decorated with richly detailed frescoed maps that celebrate the geography and beauty of Italy, along with other iconic sections such as the Gallery of Candelabra and the Gallery of Tapestries.
Admire the Raphael Rooms, a series of extraordinary frescoed chambers renowned for their beauty and for masterpieces such as The School of Athens, one of Raphael’s most celebrated works. Please note that this section is not always included, as the itinerary may vary depending on the visitor flow inside the Museums.
Your guide will prepare you before entering the Sistine Chapel, explaining its significance as a holy place and the incredible artwork it houses. Step into one of the most iconic masterpieces of the Renaissance with a semi-private group for a more intimate experience. Marvel at Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, as your guide explains their history, symbolism, and artistry. Enjoy this sacred space with fewer distractions, enhancing your appreciation of its spiritual and cultural importance.
Only if option selected: Conclude your tour with St. Peter's Basilica, one of the most magnificent churches in the world. Your guide will lead you through its awe-inspiring interiors, highlighting masterpieces like Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin. Learn about the rich history and architectural grandeur of this spiritual center. Afterward, if you wish, climb the dome ( ticket not included ) independently for breathtaking views of Vatican City and beyond.
It was a little overpriced but they took us into the Vatican museums last minute and gave a good tour. Pasquale was a good guide and he injected some humour into the tour.
Inside Out Italy was a fantastic experience overall and I would have no hesitation in using them again. From the first contact in their office just in front of the Vatican entrance to the end of our guided tour in the Basillica three hours later - we found them very well organised, courteous and welcoming. We booked for the full Vatican guided tour and the tour guide Julia was fantastic, a professor in Theology and 25 years a tour guide in Roma. Lovely lady with a great sense of humour in both Italian and English ! Highly recommend this company !
Elina was great very helpful! I was late she helped me without her I could pass and she was informing me about everything thanks Elina
I had an unforgettable experience visiting the Vatican Museum, all thanks to the amazing service provided by the agency! Andrea, was absolutely fantastic—friendly, kind, and very knowledgeable. As a Brazilian native, I was thrilled that Andrea explained everything in Portuguese, making me feel safe. Plus, his warm and approachable personality made the tour even more special. If you're looking for a professional and personable guide who can tailor the experience to your needs, I can't recommend this agency enough! Obrigada, Andrea, for making this visit so memorable!
We booked tickets for 11:30 on arrival at 11:15 to pick the tickets up so we can enjoy our sightseeing in the Vatican we have been told that we need to wait till 12:00 as the Vatican told them that we specifically need to to wait. So better wait on the free que as this is pointless. We still wait more than an hour to get in. 85£ not worth it at all.
Gabriel was extremely professional and amiable, he kept the group motivated and inspired, 2,5 hours passed buy beautifully.
Guide was 45 minutes late, and was very rude to everyone in the group, including a mother with an infant in a stroller. Absolute terrible experience!!! Never saw Basilica, as we were running so late. This was like a cattle drive and completely unacceptable. Worst tour I have ever taken in my life. And especially disappointing, since it was the Vatican.
Turned up on time. Nobody else there for the tour and we were told that the guide was sick but would be OK for an hour later - obviously untrue! Turned up an hour later - lots of people waiting for a tour but were were the only English-speakers, so were taken around the corner and dropped onto someone else's tour. Guide was excellent but we were rushed through as St Peter's closed at 12:30, so we had way less than 2 hours 'on site' and probably only 1 hour with the guide, as he sent us into St. Peter's at 12:00.
The tour was amazing. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and gave us interesting details about different parts of the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. It was a great experience overall and I'd love to have more experiences with them.
This was a stunningly beautiful tour but it was so crowded it was hard to see everything and stay with your group. Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend even for the non religious just for all the art and visual stimulation. Thank you!
The tour was good, but our guide left the Sistine Chapel without us, so we were unable to get to St. Peter’s with the skip the line access. That was the whole reason I bought these specific tickets. It was upsetting to miss a portion of the tour we paid for.
The 3 stars are purely for the guide Fred, he was great, the overall experience however, was just not for me though. I'm not a Catholic, so can't understand how all that opulence could be for just one man. I love art and architecture, but couldn't enjoy it for what it is, this is quite simply a Gravy Train. If you like being herded along a trail with hundreds of people, this one is for you.
Very organised... the guide was very good... he did explain all things as its huge specially in Vatican museum but he explain the main things
Federico our guide was fascinating throughout the tour. We learnt so much more than we would have done visiting the attractions ourselves. Highly recommend.
The tour guide was long winded and boring. She was to slow, and dragged the tour on to long. Most of the guests where complaining about how boring she was and how much time she was spending on telling you about the same item. She should have sped the tour up considering how hot it was. Once we did get to the chapel, it was unsatisfying, because you had lost interest in being there, not to mention the fact that it was over crowded in the room.
Our guide was so very knowledgeable and great at explaining everything we saw. Thank you Veronique 😊
So much history and information to take in . Maria was a very good guide and provided loads of information and insight and did the the tour in a timely manner without feeling too rushed. Much better experience than the guide we had for the Colosseum, Roman Forum tour.
Fantastic from start to finish, our guide Nicola was incredibly knowledgeable and had the answer to every question we raised. The tour was well paced and we got to spend time in the areas we wished to look at in greater detail without ever feeling hurried. Nicola seemed to know every single member of staff in the Vatican museum which is testament to her experience in running these tours. Thoroughly recommend it, without a guide I think the sheer volume of statues and artefacts would have overwhelmed us, and Nicola made sure our attention was drawn to the most important (and interesting) displays.
Fantastic! Highest recommendation for Chiara’s tour. She has a great fund of knowledge, is entertaining and very personable.
The tour was amazing,very informative and worth every penny, the tour company we went with were called Get your Guide.A good company, however I would advise them to tell their guides that it is not at all professional to make derogatory remarks about a country especially when there are people in the group from that particular country and also not to air their political views either.
We really enjoyed the vatican and the tour operator service,we booked a semi-private tour of 13 People,the guide Spoke fluent english,so everything was perfect. Thank u vatican and rome Tours
My wife and i had a wonderful experience with this company..we suggest to book small group than u can enjoy the trip.the sistine its wonderful.the museum its always crowded.we are happy that vatican and rome tours gave us possibility to book a last minute tour..reccomande
Very good organization. Very nice guide. Very interesting visit without waiting. Everything was perfect. I recommend.
Full guided tour by Letizia, a very nice and friendly Italian lady who told us the story of each place we enjoyed. It was a pleasure and a real luck to enjoy your knowledge and how to share it. Highly recommended.
Excellent service but I would have liked more time to be invested in the visit and to be able to visit more rooms since more iconic rooms were not seen.
Silvia la mejor guía, amena, simpática, aprendimos muchísimo con sus conocimientos, hizo el recorrido muy grato.
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