The BEST Vatican Tours in Rome

Perfect tour to see all of the major landmarks in Rome! Our guide Daniele was the best and so informative. Entertained our two young children the entire time with historical stories and events. Loved every second of it.

Our family had an AMAZING time! Our teenage kids loved the history. Our guide was a walking encyclopedia. The knowledge that she had was amazing. We walked well over a mile inside the Vatican City and it was great being guided through it versus trying to figure it out on our own. Even our 9 year old made it through, but it was a bit of a struggle the last hour with the heat.

Rome in day tour was wonderful. We were able to see all the sights, Maria was was a terrific guide for our group. I would recommend the tour to others and am glad I chose this one.

Our tour guide was oustanding! She shared so much information with us that I woulf highly recommend her to anyone! Great day!

We had a wonderful tour led by Kate. There were 2 youths in our party and she took special care to include them in various aspects of the tour. She was extremely knowledgeable of every aspect of the Vatican. I was having trouble with the extreme heat. She kindly ensured I had enough water and offered places I could sit along the tour. She’s a wonderful guide in a beautiful city! ❤️

We went on the tour on one of the busiest and hottest, days of the year. Our guide kept track of the group and made sure we saw the highlights of the entire site. He was knowledgeable and answered our questions. Great day!

Fabrizio, our tour guide, made this tour amazing. Rome is beautiful and it was so awesome to see the many sights we’ve only read about in books. He gave plenty of time for rest/shade during the hot summer. VERY knowledgeable and had printed out photos to help explain the history of Vatican and Roman ruins we toured. He kept everything on-time and maximized our day - I feel like this is truly the only way to see Rome if you’re short on time like we were. We went in July and had heard the warnings but WOW it was hot! So be prepared - drink water the day BEFORE to get ready. About 5 miles of walking in all on some uneven surfaces and about 5 flights of stairs.

Our tour guide Michele was great! He was full of knowledge, and my husband and I found he had a good sense of humor. It was a great experience, climbing the dome was so worth it. Thank you for a day packed of history and letting us join in on the journey.

We REALLY enjoyed climbing the dome of St. Peter’s. I was expecting it to potentially be scary but wasn’t really at all. The views and breeze at the top was great and I was glad that we did the climb before anything else. It is a manageable climb for anyone in at least moderate health. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The only negative isn’t the fault of the tour… just that the Vatican museums were PACKED with people and it made the Sistine Chapel feel more like an airport waiting area than what it really was. Still cool to see, but a kind of a weird experience with people talking all over the place (it’s supposed to be silent) and people on loudspeakers just trying to remind tourists to be polite.

This tour was breathtaking. Amazing sights and an excellent job by Monica. She was so nice, helpful, and had great food recommendations as well. If we needed water, she knew right where to take us. So happy I had this experience.

We were fresh off the plane and eager to see the Vatican (our only opportunity since it was closed on Sunday) - our guide was so informative and answered our questions. We also appreciated having fewer people at the Vatican because of the evening hours. Highly recommend!

Monica gave us a fantastic tour! She was informative, organized, engaging, friendly, caring, and a pleasure to spend time with today. She made our experience in Rome a perfect way to appreciate the customs and culture of the city. It’s obvious that Monica loves Rome, and she shared that love with us. Anne-Liesse and Jerry

Maria, our tour guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, energetic and fun. She made our experience at the Vatican that much better. Incredible experience!

The tour guide was amazing! For 3 1/2 hours, she never stopped giving us wonderful information and history throughout the tour. She was very kind to the group and kept us all together. She worked very hard. I wish I had the opportunity to give her gratuity.

We had a great tour but weren't prepared for the amount of walking and stairs. Meet up was good and our guide was very knowledgeable and looked out for us. Buildings, like many in Europe, are warm. Would recommend visiting in cooler weather...not the summer.

Manuela S was an amazing guide! She went above and beyond during our day together. What an amazing resource!

We had a great experience as our guide Marco helped the group navigate the busy Vatican while gaining insight into the highlights of the museum, Sistine Chapel and basilica. Marco was knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting facts with us while looking out for the group.

Our guide(Marco) was excellent! Had very good knowledge of the tour locations and kept us interested. He was the best tour guide we had out of the 6-7 tours we went on. Will definitely use this company again.

Our family of 9 was in great hands with Tatiana! Everything was exactly as promised and it was wonderful to skip the lines in that heat and we had an elderly Grandma with us and she was able to keep up. Tatiana was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you for a great Experience..

Guide Eleanora and Driver Stefano were excellent! It’s impossible to see everything in just one day but Eleanora, who is Roman from birth, showed us a huge chunk of history in the short time we had together. We were picked up next to our ship and driven into Rome in a nice air con’d Mercedes van. Our tour then started at the Coliseum. Eleanora orated a brief history lesson outside the massive structure and then we went in for which she had pre-arranged our tickets. Once inside, she continued her fascinating talk about the structure, its very dark and sordid history and explained why it’s in the condition it’s in today as we strolled through the hallways. All the while, Eleanora pointed out the congruency with today’s modern stadiums. After a brief restroom stop, we continued to the interior arena. The feeling of being there looking down onto what was the basement chambers and holding areas was astonishing. To think about what it was like at its peak is almost overwhelming! Our tour guide then took us past/through the Forum, with a short stop on the street to see the ancient city center and old street system. She showed us the Roman expansion across the world over centuries. We then made a stop at Trevi Fountain. The lines to go down closer look intimidating but move rather quickly. Eleanora was awesome pointing out features and sculptures on the fountain and what they signified. As we continued on to the Spanish Steps, Eleanora pointed out a section of the old aqueduct still in existence that had not been demolished to make way for something new. We had a 45 min free time for lunch (Eleanora suggested a few spots to sit down and enjoy food) before entering Vatican City for which we needed to show passports. Again Eleanora had our pre-arranged tickets (which are specific to each person) and we went right to the queue to enter. The line moved in quickly and there we were in view of St Peter’s Basilica and all its beauty! Eleanora was superb, showing us key points on signage outside so we’d know what to look for and what we were looking at once inside the Sistine Chapel and the basilica. It can be overwhelming and with not much time, we were happy to have her show us the most important points for having never been there. No photos/videos allowed in Sistine Chapel so take lots of mental pictures. Gorgeous! We could’ve easily spent an entire day too in just the basilica but alas had to conclude our tour to be back on ship in timely manner. So we took a lot of pictures in the basilica which does NOT do it justice as you witness the magnitude of where you are. We walked down and out of the basilica using the private staircase that the Pope himself uses! Stefano then drove us safely back to our ship. We couldn’t have been happier with our guide(s) and were extremely pleased with the tour - how engaging it was for our entire family and how smooth it all ran!

We are an extended family— 4 parents, 6 kids aged 10,12,15,16,18,20. We were initially wary about a 5 hour tour because of the young kids but a few of us adults had a great interest due to the historical and/or religious significance. The private tour was well worth it. Eleonora was an engaging extremely knowledgeable, passionate guide who occasionally talked fast but knew her way around the museums/chapel/basillica, guards/other tour guides, and the culture. She was a “momma bear” and ensured we saw the best exhibits from the right perspective. The private tour was worth it— tour was customized to our needs and had the family intimacy that our trip deserved. She made sure we had responsible breaks so the kids could enjoy the fullest. Tiring day—truthfully the youngest and the 16 year old were disengaged by the end of the day, so maybe think really hard about kids joining.

We recently took the semi-private tour with The Roman Guy tours. I thought this option was well worth the price. You really do skip much of the line and we got through security and the entry really quickly. Book the earliest tour you can to beat the heat and the highest crown times. Our guide was Marzia and she was very knowledgeable and personable. She is highly educated and has a PhD in archeology. If you can, ask for her by name! You won’t be disappointed.

Mike and I did the Rome in a day tour on June 25th because we only had one day in Rome. Our guide did an excellent job of getting us through all of the major sites! I would highly suggest paying for a tour for the learning experience and efficiency, it’s the only way to fit all of this magnificent history in one day!

Our guide was Michele and he was the perfect guide for us. Very knowledgeable and friendly, with just the right amount of fun. There is time for taking pictures and small breaks for coffee/drinks/restroom. So, the 5 hours are not that intense. Michele captured my full attention, he did a very good job and i didn’t really get to feel the crowds until the tour stopped, before the Sistine Chapel. After that, we were on our own. I am happy we booked this tour because i could not imagine visiting the Vatican City by ourselves. It’s too complex and it’s gets hot and crowded in peak season even if you start early. But the guide makes everything so much easier and enjoyable. We were also lucky enough not to have a single person in line in front of us when we got to the Vatican Museums skip-the-line entry (it’s the second part). A smooth experience with a lot of valuable information.

Roberta was great! She was knowledgeable and passionate about Rome and the rich history of the town. Her years of experience showed through & made the day a breeze.