Begin your journey by meeting your guide at our conveniently located office, just a 2-minute walk from the Vatican Museums’ main entrance. Explore the museums with the intimacy of a semi-private tour, limited to a small group for a personalized experience. Admire the world-renowned galleries, including the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard, as your expert guide shares fascinating insights into the history and artistry of these treasures. Enjoy a rich cultural journey through one of the largest and most prestigious art collections in the world, all while avoiding the crowds.
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.
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.
We spent 5 days in Rome. It was wonderful but Claudia’s tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica was the highlight. Only 6 people on tour gave us the personal attention we hoped for. She is very knowledgeable and extremely personable. We would highly recommend this tour and if possible request Claudia!
It was a great experience, but I had a bit of difficulty understanding the guide. There is a lot of walking and stairs. Despite my mild disability, I did just fine with all of it. Near the end of the tour, I sat down on the entrance to the Popes Vatican home.
Tour guide was excellent She was very knowledgeable and readily answered all our questions Would recommend
Amazing experience. Our guide Fred took us through the Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. We had cut the line tickets so it helped with entry (lines are long). Such incredible art and history. Fred took care of our group, navigating the large crowds, provided valuable information and answered all our questions. A tour not to be missed.
Absolutely fantastic. Our tour guide Alex was amazing, he is funny and full of facts! He made sure we understood the history, were able to take pictures, were comfortable in the heat etc. His hospitality was superb. The tour was around 2-3 hours and very enjoyable! we had 15 people in our group, not too big, not too small, and so good to meet and socialise with new people from all over the world. I appreciate Alex answering all my questions with enthusiasm, his energy made us all smile :) thank you Alex
Wonderful tour. Susana was an excellent guide!
Fred was an outstanding guide, providing a wealth of information in a very comfortable, efficient manner. His background as a native Roman and a trained archeologist were ideal for his role and provided particularly unique insights. He also patiently answered all questions from the group all the way through the 3 hour tour. Exceptional work!
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Valentina was an excellent guide. Thank you for the fantastic, informative tour of the Vatican Museums.
Wonderful service. Patient helpful Simon and Jesse. Gaia solved our issues. Five stars
We had a semi-private tour which was 9 people in total and really enjoyed the experience. Our guide Eddy was very knowledgeable and engaging and our children (12,14) listened well and liked the way he led us through the 3 hour tour. It was exactly the right amount of information and right pace and we felt the tour was totally worth it.
This is a tale of 2 reviews. The Vatican Museum is way overcrowded. Shoulder to shoulder, had elbows and forearms in my back for the bulk of this part of the tour. Being claustrophobic, I almost had to drop out at a couple points because it was so packed with people. What made me hang in there was the best part of the tour, our guide, Federico (Fred). Unbelievable wealth of information, engaging, personable. Pointed out some of his favorite pieces in the museum and explained why he liked them and the significance of the piece. Described the symbolism of the pieces, giving commentary on the nuances. I appreciate art, but Federico got me to see past what I was seeing. Where I would typically see something and say, "oh, that's cool", now I see a piece and say, "dang, look at THAT detail". When we got to The Sistine Chapel, I was expecting it to be quiet, because there are signs galore that say it's a place of worship so talking is probhibited. It was anything but silent in there. So many people carrying on conversations. It was pretty noisy. Also, photos are not allowed, yet there were several people discreetly taking photos. One woman, not in our group, wasn't even trying to be discreet. Pulls out a camera right in front of us and starts snapping away. Federico politely told her that it wasn't allowed and she explains that nobody told her. She pleads with Federico to let her take pictures because, "I didn't know I couldn't". I was expecting to be moved to tears seeing Michelangelo's work, especially The Creation of Man, because it's so iconic, but I wasn't. Instead, I was more struck by the audacity of people and the entitelment they think they have. I know, that's a me problem. Our group broke off after The Sistine Chapel, so my wife and I got a private tour of St. Peter's Basilica with Federico. Magnificent place. Not overcrowded, plenty of space to move, to take photos and get detailed information from Federico without having to hurry for people behind us. We saw The Tombs of the Popes, JP2's tomb, the original Pieta, got to see a mass being celebrated, got some rosaries that we bought for our family blessed by a Vatican Priest. We also stood on the spot where the place the casket when Popes lie in State after they die. This was a perfect way to cap off the tour.
Yulia was funny and amazing, we had a good time and very useful info from her.
Terrible. They stole 120 euro from me and my kid. They sent a voucher and when I went to the pick up location to pick up tickets (ridiculous when all other companies email you your tickets directly) they were closed. The owner I assume, contacted me afterwards on whatsapp and refused to refund me. He said they close at 18:00 then five minutes later he said they close at 18:30. My point is they robbed me and did NOT provide the service. DO NOT USE THEM. And btw the ticket is 20 euro only and children are free but he charged me 120 euros and charged my 14 years old as an adult so save your money and nerves do NOT use this agency. I used City wonders tours for a day trip to pompeii and for a walk through the Vatican and St Peter chapel and they were amazing so I recommend them but avoid this crap!!! Peace
Incredible Vatican Tour with an Amazing Guide – JAD. We had a truly memorable experience exploring the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Our guide JAD was outstanding , incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about art and history. He explained the intricate stories behind the masterpieces, from the stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel to the awe-inspiring architecture of St. Peter’s Basilica, in a way that was both insightful and easy to follow.
Phenomenal. Vatican Museum is world class. Sistine Chapel explanations deepened our appreciation of what we were seeing. Great guide & learned so much from her. Thank you.
Roberta was our guide. She did such a great job. Made it personable and connected with everyone. Being thoughtful of shade in a very hot area. The museum is extremely packed which is the one negative but not the tour companies fault. The sites were insane. The Sistine chapel and the church were mind blowing. Great tour by a great tour company. Very smooth day.
Highly recommend this tour. Federico was our guide and he was so knowledgeable. Very glad to have seen the Vatican with a guide as it could be overwhelming without.
We went with Elina to the Vatican and she was very kind, efficient, and communicated clearly! A smooth, easy way to get into the Vatican without confusion.
Elina is very helpful and friendly. She compananied to us until the musek Vaticani and gave all needed information for our Vaticani trip.
Elina made our experience so comfortable and great! We are so lucky to meet Elina, thank you for your kindness and hospitality🤍
Elina is the exellent guide for me and my friends. She was very helpful and give whole information about the vatican museum
At the front desk Elina helped me with getting the WiFi. She was so kind and helpful. She also helped me with future bookings.
Elina was GREAT!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend and if we need to buy tickets again, will use their services!! Thank you so much!!
Elian has helped us smoothly enter the tour! We were first time to visit both Rome and Vatican and she was really friendly to guide us everything on Vatican Big thanks!
Elina was very nice and helpful with out your to the Vatican museum , Elina explained everything we needed to know and was very friendly.
Elina was the best! Prefer inside out Italy the people there were very friendly and they help us get inside Vaticani easily
Elina is nice and friendly. She has guided us all the way. She stayed with us till we entered. We had a smooth entry. Thank you to Inside out Italy
The visit with Fred was amazing. Best guide I have ever had! Amazing details and description. I learnt a lot. Really exquisite and amazing! Thank you Fred for being the best guide I have ever had!
Elina was of great help, we were late, she was the most friendly host, many thanks to her she saved our day ! We ran a bit but in the end it was perfect
Elina made sure we came in. She was very kind and understood we were late (busy traffic). She helped us. Made sure we were fine!
Elina was great! Very friendly and professional. She helped us a lot and got us through all lines. We are very happy with her.
Fred who's assigned as our tour guide is very informative and gave us the best experience of vatican tour.............
Great and practical tour. Fred was a great guide! Also he had great metaphoric comparisons between ancient cultures and Rome/Vatican.
Fred was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and made our visit extra special! Would highly recommend this tour and especially Fred!
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The tour was great, very interesting! We can only recommend further! The best tour guide definitely- Fred :) Totally worth it.
Fred was very knowledgeable and funny. He explained everything and the tour was great! Highly recommend this tour to families, friends couples and solos.
Great tour with Fred. He knows much about everything. We realy enjoyed the tour with him. Dont hesitate and book the tour. No waiting time.
Fred was great. He was very entertaining and respectful of our culture and our time. Nice use of our time with Rome, with no queue and specialised knowledge in archaeology.
Fred gave us a highly informative and knowledgable concise tour of the Vatican and St Peter’s with lots of interesting fun facts too. Thank you
Amazing artefacts, mind blowing art work and sculptures. Our guide Ribal was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions patiently. Even though we were a small group, Ribal explained us every minute detail with great enthusiasm. Had a wonderful time with my family!
Worth paying a bit more for this top notch tour. The Vatican museum, Sistine chapel and St Peter’s Basillica are very crowded but our tour guide navigated us through in a calm way. The guide was very knowledgeable and was happy to answer lots of questions. I felt that he pointed out interesting things that the casual visitor would easily miss. This was a once in a lifetime trip for me and I would recommend that you choose this semi- private small group tour.
I opted for the semi-private Vatican tour and it was well worth the extra cost. Have a tour group of only 4 people made it much more intimate and easier to navigate the very large crowds. Susanne was a great tour guide and answered our questions and helped coordinate a special blessing in the chapel. It was a tad long for my teen daughter, but ultimately it was a great experience for us. Would absolutely recommend for others.
The place was well organized and comfortable to meet. Registration was simple, coffee shop next door, and staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. Elina helped us through the process and patiently answered all of our questions.
Elina was an amazing tour guide. She was so thoughtful and knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. She was truly a delight!
Frederico was an amazing guide. Very funny very informative. Great tour of the place with all the highlights. Must visit
Federico was very knowledgeable and made it fun and we learned a lot. It’s along tour and he made it enjoyable. I highly recommend Federico as a guide
Amazing tour and amazing guide- Federico!!! Thanks for the opportunity to get to know the history better!!! Highly recommend
Frederico was amazing! Very well informed and gave an interactive tour. Knew all of the history of the Vatican and Roman Empire. Would highly recommend.
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