Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour - Reviews

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9.30 / 10

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Dec / 11 / 2023

Diego Mantelli

Alcalá De Henares, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La excursión con Cristina ha sido muy buena. Habla muy bien, simpática y nos ha explicado en tan corto tiempo un resumen bastante claro. Hemos recorrido los museos del Vaticano y capilla Sixtina. Luego hemos podido acceder a la basílica de San Pedro evitando filas. Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion with Cristina has been very good. She speaks very well, is friendly and has explained a fairly clear summary to us in such a short time. We have toured the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel. Then we were able to access St. Peter's Basilica, avoiding lines. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Feb / 21 / 2026

Andrea

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with friends

La guía muy amable, nos explicó muchas cosas e incluso curiosidades que investigó ella por su cuenta como cuantas llaves tiene el guardia de los museos Vaticanos; o cuanto tardan en abrir y cerrarlos; o el tema de los archivos secretos del Vaticano. Nos explicó al detalle la Capilla Sixtina, los mapas, tapetes y sus restauraciones quien las hacen, ect.Me impresionó mucho poder ver la parte que pintó Rafaello "El milagro de San Pedro" y en otra sala nos explicó al detalle "La escuela de Atenea".

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I travelled with friends

Feb / 20 / 2026

Maria

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La visita guiada por los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina con Matilde fue totalmente recomendable. Se adaptó muy bien al grupo y explicó con claridad lo más importante de las obras, ayudándonos a no perdernos entre tanto arte. Además, supo ajustarse a partes del recorrido no previstas. Es indispensable hacer esta visita con guía para aprovecharla al máximo. Translate this opinion into English.

The guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with Matilde was highly recommended. She adapted very well to the group and clearly explained the most important aspects of the works, helping us not to get lost among so much art. She also adjusted to parts of the tour that weren't planned. Taking this tour with a guide is essential to get the most out of it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Feb / 20 / 2026

Haizea

Bilbao, Spain

I travelled with small children

Quiero dejar claro que la nota corresponde a la actividad en sí, ya que tuvimos problemas con la organización y esa queja ya va por otra vía diferente. Nuestra guía Francesca muy bien. Muy simpática y atenta con nosotros, ya que íbamos con sillita de bebe. Actividad amena y guía amena también. 3 horas de recorrido que se hicieron bastante cortas. Francesca muy bien, recomendamos está guía. La empresa y la chica y el chico que nos recibieron allí, un cero. Un poco de empatía no les vendría mal.

I want to clarify that this rating is for the activity itself, as we had issues with the organization, and that complaint is being handled separately. Our guide, Francesca, was excellent. She was very friendly and attentive to us, especially since we had a baby stroller. The activity was enjoyable, and the guide was also very friendly. The 3-hour tour felt quite short. Francesca was fantastic; we highly recommend her. However, the company and the young man and woman who greeted us there were completely unhelpful. A little empathy wouldn't hurt.

Operated by: Tourismotion Roma

I travelled with small children

El trato a los clientes es un aspecto fundamental del servicio, por lo que siempre procuramos contar con personal amable. Sentimos si en este caso no fue así, seguiremos esforzándonos por mejorar. Translate this opinion into English.

Customer service is a fundamental aspect of our business, so we always strive to have friendly staff. We apologize if this wasn't the case this time, and we will continue working hard to improve. Opinion translated. Show original.

Feb / 20 / 2026

Encarnacion

Valladolid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy bien organizada, sin duda lo mejor Matilda nuestra guía. Agradable,atenta de cada uno de nosotros,organizada,explicaciones muy buenas y lo mejor el entusiasmo que le daba a las explicaciones,te hace sentir el arte,el valor de lo que mirábamos. Gracias Matilda. Translate this opinion into English.

Very well organized, without a doubt the best part was Matilda, our guide. She was pleasant, attentive to each of us, organized, gave excellent explanations, and best of all, she brought such enthusiasm to them that you truly felt the art and the value of what you were seeing. Thank you, Matilda. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Feb / 19 / 2026

Noelia

Argentina

I travelled with small children

Muy bueno el recorrido. Lo hicimos en familia, con un niño de 6 años y una niña de 12. Quiero recomendar el trabajo de Simone nuestra guía, muy instruida, muy entretenido el recorrido y sobre todo transmitiendo en su energía la pasión por historia que estábamos conociendo. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was excellent. We did it as a family, with a 6-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl. I want to recommend Simone, our guide; she was very knowledgeable, the tour was very entertaining, and above all, she conveyed through her energy the passion for history that we were experiencing. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with small children

Feb / 17 / 2026

David Alberto Angulo Vargas

Alajuela, Costa Rica

I travelled with teenagers

Nuestra guía Berna fue excelente. Desde el primer momento fue súper amable y atenta, siempre pendiente del grupo. Mantuvo el orden y la calma durante todo el recorrido, lo que hizo que la experiencia fuera muy agradable. A pesar de que el museo estaba lleno, supo encontrar los espacios adecuados para explicarnos cada detalle importante y significativo del tour sin que perdiéramos información. Se nota que tiene un conocimiento increíble sobre la historia de los Museos Vaticanos, y su forma de ex Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide Berna was excellent. From the very first moment, she was incredibly friendly and attentive, always looking out for the group. She maintained order and calm throughout the tour, which made the experience very enjoyable. Even though the museum was crowded, she knew how to find the right spaces to explain every important and significant detail of the tour without us missing any information. It's clear she has an incredible knowledge of the history of the Vatican Museums and their exhibition methods. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with teenagers

Feb / 17 / 2026

Ana Delia

La Laguna, Spain

I travelled with friends

Muy buena experiencia. Nuestra guía fue Francesca unos hizo la experiencia aún más especial, si cabe. Sabe transmitir su pasión por los lugares que vistamos... y por Italia. La visita a los museos, más que recomendable. Y la experiencia de entrar en la Capilla Sixtina es emocionante. ¡Mil gracias, Francesca! Translate this opinion into English.

A truly wonderful experience. Our guide, Francesca, made the experience even more special. She has a real knack for conveying her passion for the places we visited... and for Italy in general. The museum visits are highly recommended. And the experience of entering the Sistine Chapel is breathtaking. Thank you so much, Francesca! Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with friends

Feb / 10 / 2026

Estefanía

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with my partner

¡Excelente visita! Nos ha encantado cómo ha explicado todo Simona. Merece muchísimo la pena. Entramos mucho más rápido y ella nos fue guiando todo, siendo todo muy fácil. El contenido del tour excelente, hemos aprendido mucho. ¡Lo recomendamos sin duda! Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent visit! We loved how Simona explained everything. It's absolutely worth it. We got in much faster because she guided us through everything, making it very easy. The tour content was excellent; we learned a lot. We definitely recommend it! Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Feb / 07 / 2026

Yamila

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with small children

La visita nos encanto, nuestra guía fue excelente. Se notaba que sabia un montón y que tenia mucha pasión por lo que hacia. No solo nos explicó, nos dio el contexto en que cada obra fue realizada lo cual enriqueció mucho mas la explicación y la hacia mas interesante. Los museos son hermosos pero tratar de visitarlos todos es mucho y hay que elegir según el interés, sobre todo si se va con nińos. Nuestra guía fue muy didáctica sobre todo teniendo en cuenta la presencia de menores. Lo recomiendo!! Translate this opinion into English.

We loved the visit; our guide was excellent. It was clear she knew a lot and was very passionate about what she did. She didn't just explain things; she gave us the context in which each work was created, which greatly enriched the explanation and made it much more interesting. The museums are beautiful, but trying to visit them all is a lot, and you have to choose according to your interests, especially if you're going with children. Our guide was very helpful, especially considering the presence of young children. I highly recommend it! Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with small children

Feb / 07 / 2026

Maria Consuelo Carbonell Torro

Alicante, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La guía, Sr Amimata, excelente y muy profesional Toda la parte histórica q nos fue contando lo hizo de manera muy amena, con toques graciosos q hacen q se te quede toda la información. Nos quedamos con ganas de más. Eso es muy bueno. Un 10 para ella. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Ms. Amimata, was excellent and very professional. She presented the historical information in a very engaging way, with humorous touches that made it easy to remember. We were left wanting more. That's fantastic. A 10 out of 10 for her! Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Feb / 06 / 2026

Adal Santana

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestra visita guiada por los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina fue, sencillamente, excepcional. Desde el primer momento, Ignacio demostró una preparación extraordinaria y una capacidad admirable para contextualizar cada obra, cada sala y cada detalle histórico con rigor, claridad y pasión. No se limitó a explicar; consiguió que comprendiéramos la evolución artística, el trasfondo histórico y el significado simbólico de lo que estábamos contemplando. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel was, quite simply, exceptional. From the very first moment, Ignacio demonstrated extraordinary preparation and an admirable ability to contextualize each work, each room, and each historical detail with rigor, clarity, and passion. He didn't just explain; he made us understand the artistic evolution, the historical background, and the symbolic meaning of what we were seeing. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Feb / 05 / 2026

Mireia

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La experiencia con nuestra guía Cristina ha estado excelente. Ha sido muy completa, consideramos que nos ha explicado muy bien la historia de los museos, nos ha remarcado detalles curiosos de las distintas salas que hemos visitado, así que la recomendamos 100%! Translate this opinion into English.

Our experience with our guide Cristina was excellent. She was very thorough, explaining the history of the museums very well and highlighting interesting details in the different rooms we visited. We highly recommend her! Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Feb / 04 / 2026

Eva

Toledo, Spain

I travelled by myself

Me ha encantado! La guia nos ha dado muchísima información de todo, además muy simpática y con mucho sentido del humor. El tour es muy recomendable, en la capilla Sixtina no te pueden dar la explicación los guías pero lo hacen antes. Después del tour te puedes quedar en el museo y parte de los jardines el tiempo que quieras. Llévate bolígrafo si quieres enviar una postal desde el Vaticano, si no te lo venderán por 2€ Translate this opinion into English.

I loved it! The guide gave us so much information about everything, and she was also very friendly and had a great sense of humor. The tour is highly recommended. The guides can't give the explanation in the Sistine Chapel, but they do provide it beforehand. After the tour, you can stay in the museum and part of the gardens as long as you like. Bring a pen if you want to send a postcard from the Vatican; otherwise, they sell them for €2. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled by myself

Feb / 03 / 2026

Joaquin

Lleida, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Excelente guia,Elena, creo recordar, una chica italiana, romana, conocedora de la historia de la antigua Roma y la explica de modo que mantiene atentos a los asistentes a la excursion. Ha sido de las mejores guias que hemos tenido a traves de civitatis y llevamos unas 25 experiencias contratas con esta empresa. Translate this opinion into English.

Elena, an Italian girl from Rome, was an excellent guide. She knows the history of ancient Rome very well and explains it in a way that keeps everyone on the tour engaged. She's been one of the best guides we've had through Civitatis, and we've booked about 25 tours with them. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Feb / 02 / 2026

Amparo Tarancon Serrano

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with small children

Susana increíble. Atenta en todo momento. Hizo la explicación muy amena, de verdad un 10. Llevaba a mis hijos y los hizo participar en todo momento. Se quedaron con ganas de más y mi miedo era que se aburriesen, lo hizo muy muy llevadero y tenía total conocimiento de absolutamente todo. Un 10 Susana.

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I travelled with small children

Feb / 02 / 2026

Vanesa

Granada, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad muy interesante!! Realmente además de la grandeza del Vaticano el mérito lo ha tenido nuestra guía Laura que ha acaparado la atención del grupo con sus explicaciones y con esos toques divertidos que lo ha hecho muy ameno. Muchas gracias Laura!! Me ha encantado escucharte y he disfrutado de unas risas. Lo recomiendo totalmente!! Como siempre unos profesionales! Todo en hora y muy bien organizado. Impresionante la agilidad para entrar en el Vaticano. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was very interesting!! Besides the grandeur of the Vatican, the real credit goes to our guide Laura, who captivated the group with her explanations and those fun touches that made it so enjoyable. Thank you so much, Laura!! I loved listening to you and had a good laugh. I highly recommend it!! As always, true professionals! Everything was on time and very well organized. The efficiency with which we entered the Vatican was impressive. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Jan / 30 / 2026

Monica

Querétaro, Mexico

I travelled with teenagers

Todo perfecto, la logística, la amabilidad y disposición del personal, se cumplió con el horario establecido y no hubo ningún contratiempo. Todo como una maquinaria con engranes. Rosa nuestra guía puffffff conoce Roma y toda su historia mejor que nadie, una mujer amable y carismática que habla del museos con una pasión que contagia, explica detalles, anécdotas y esto hace que la visita sea ESPECTACULAR!!!! GRACIAS ROSA, Roma no hubiera sido lo mismo sin conocerte y aprenderte. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was perfect: the logistics, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, the schedule was followed, and there were no setbacks. Everything ran like clockwork. Rosa, our guide—wow!—knows Rome and its history better than anyone. She's a kind and charismatic woman who speaks about the museums with contagious passion, explaining details and anecdotes, making the visit SPECTACULAR! THANK YOU, ROSA! Rome wouldn't have been the same without meeting you and learning from you. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with teenagers

Jan / 26 / 2026

Maria Alejandra

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Hicimos el tour con Giampiero y fue espectacular! Tuvo la deferencia de hacer una parada especial para ver el cuadro que fui a ver “La escuela de Atenas”. Ademas nos explico de forma muy minuciosa los frescos de la capilla Sixtina y las demas estancias que visitamos. Muchas gracias un placer hacer la visita con el Translate this opinion into English.

We took the tour with Giampiero and it was spectacular! He was kind enough to make a special stop to see the painting I came to see, "The School of Athens." He also explained the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and the other rooms we visited in great detail. Thank you so much, it was a pleasure to take the tour with him. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with my partner

Jan / 23 / 2026

Pablo

Uruguay

I travelled with my partner

Hemos disfrutado un excelente tour con nuestra guía Franchesca. Sus indicaciones nos permitieron apreciar las obras de los Museos Vaticanos con una base conceptual que enriquece la experiencia. Fue atenta y amable con todos, incluso brindó muchísima información sobre la Basílica de San Pedro para quienes no habían podido conocer a pesar de no ser parte del itinerario. Recomiendo ampliamente este tour Translate this opinion into English.

We enjoyed an excellent tour with our guide, Francesca. Her insights allowed us to appreciate the works in the Vatican Museums with a conceptual foundation that enriched the experience. She was attentive and kind to everyone, even providing a wealth of information about St. Peter's Basilica for those who hadn't yet visited it, despite it not being part of the itinerary. I highly recommend this tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

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