Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour - Reviews

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8.70 / 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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Apr / 25 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled by myself

La visita estuvo interesante, nuestra guía nos contó cosas sobre la capilla Sixtina, Miguel Angel, y otros detalles y curiosidades de mucho valor. Le puso mucho entusiasmo e interés y se notaba que disfrutaba haciendo su trabajo. Atenta a todo el grupo. Si es cierto que para mi punto de vista centro una parte de la visita en el Papa Francisco, entiendo que dada su reciente muerte, estuviera afectada y le pareciera de interés, pero para mí esa parte se hizo algo larga e innecesaria. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour was interesting. Our guide told us about the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo, and other valuable details and curiosities. She was very enthusiastic and interested, and it was clear she enjoyed her job. She was attentive to the entire group. While it's true that, in my opinion, she focused part of the tour on Pope Francis, I understand that, given his recent death, she was upset and found it interesting, but for me, that part felt a bit long and unnecessary. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 28 / 2025

Julian Martin

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled by myself

Muy buenas explicaciones de la guía! La capilla sixtina está cerrada pero es algo totalmente ajeno al tour dado que es una decisión del Colegio Cardenalicio. Los museos vaticanos preciosos, la organización del Tour y de la guía JOAQUINA excelentes! Translate this opinion into English.

The guide's explanations were excellent! The Sistine Chapel is closed, but this is completely unrelated to the tour, as it was a decision of the College of Cardinals. The Vatican Museums were beautiful, and the tour and guide JOAQUINA were excellent! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 28 / 2025

Miguel Cerro Bolado

Santander, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Hemos quedados muy contentos. Linda, nuestra guía, ha hecho que la visita resulte muy amena, además de aportarnos una información muy valiosa para poder interpretar la gran cantidad de obras que hemos podido ver. Incluso de la Capilla Sixtina, aún no teniendo acceso a ella. Translate this opinion into English.

We were very pleased. Linda, our guide, made the visit very enjoyable, and provided us with invaluable information that helped us interpret the many works we saw. Even the Sistine Chapel, even though we didn't have access to it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 28 / 2025

Carina Islas

Montevideo, Uruguay

I travelled with small children

El guía muy bien, sabía mucho y nos dejó buenas enseñanzas. Los demás trabajadores que estaban con el en el punto de encuentro, muy irrespetuosos, gritan a la gente, deben estudiar las diferentes culturas de los países para saber que no se grita a la gente. De lo contrario que no trabajen con turistas Otra cosa que deben aclarar es que el punto de encuentro es a 20 minutos de las puertas del Vaticano Translate this opinion into English.

The guide was very good, knowledgeable, and taught us a lot. The other workers who were with him at the meeting point were very disrespectful, yelling at people. They should study different countries' cultures to know how not to yell at people. Otherwise, they shouldn't work with tourists. Another thing they should clarify is that the meeting point is 20 minutes from the Vatican gates. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 26 / 2025

Vidal Garcia Sangrador

Tenerife, Spain

I travelled by myself

Con Ignacio el madrileño afincado en Roma desde hace muchos años la experiencia genial. Conocimiento y explicaciones detalladas propias de una persona que sabe de lo que habla. Una lección histórica general sobre el Vaticano y Roma y su recíproca relación muy buena y una lección artística magistral sobre el museo Vaticano y la capilla sixtina. Además me indicó para ver los carruajes, otra gozada medio escondida q no hay q perderse..150% recomendado Translate this opinion into English.

Ignacio, a Madrid native who has lived in Rome for many years, had a brilliant experience. His knowledge and detailed explanations were typical of someone who knows what he's talking about. A general history lesson on the Vatican and Rome, and their mutual relationship, was excellent, and a masterful art lesson on the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel was also provided. He also showed me where to see the carriages, another hidden gem not to be missed. 150% recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 21 / 2025

José Ignacio Rojo

Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with teenagers

Alicia Moreno Esteban me recordó a mis profesores de Historia e Historia del Arte. Sabía muchísimo y fue muy clara. Nos explicó muchÍsimas cosas interesantes relacionadas con las obras de arte. La verdad me impresionó ver a a alguien con tanto conocimiento, formación, profesionañidad, esfuerzo y cultura. Pensaba que eso se había perdido en el pasado. Un verdadero placer recordar cosas y aprender otras con esta señora. Translate this opinion into English.

Alicia Moreno Esteban reminded me of my History and Art History teachers. She was incredibly knowledgeable and clear. She explained so many interesting things related to works of art. I was truly impressed to see someone with so much knowledge, training, professionalism, dedication, and culture. I thought that had been lost in the past. It was a true pleasure to reminisce and learn new things from this woman. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 18 / 2025

Jesus Fanega Prat

Martorell, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La guia correcta. Pisos de su parte por hacernos la visita agradable. Pero las audioguías que llevábamos iban peor que mal, se escuchaban más a otros guías, la gente, pasillos interminables, vueltas obligadas y absurdas que se podrían dar a elegir si se quieren visitar y no obligarnos a pasar por allí con tantísima gente. Embudos provocados por el mismo personal de seguridad. De las 6 personas que íbamos en el grupo, una desilusión generalizada.

The guide was excellent. Thanks for making our visit enjoyable. But the audio guides we had were worse than bad. We heard other guides more, people were talking, endless hallways, and absurd, forced turns that we could have chosen to visit instead of forcing us to go through with so many people. Traffic jams caused by the security personnel themselves. Of the six people in the group, there was widespread disappointment.

I travelled with teenagers

Sentimos que este aspecto de la organización no haya cumplido con lo que esperabas. Tendremos esto en cuenta de cara a mejorar el servicio que ofrecemos. Translate this opinion into English.

We're sorry that this aspect of the organization didn't meet your expectations. We'll take this into account when improving the service we offer. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 16 / 2025

Laura

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La guía nos explicó todo bien, pero me parece un precio elevado para lo que es,cuando nos dieron las entradas de los museos eran 25€ aprox, por el tour pagué 80€ aprox., osea 55€ de tour.. Cogimos el de las 15:00, ERROR, no hagáis el tour en ese horario. La visita son 3h, cuando terminamos eran las 18:20 y ya no podíamos acceder a la basílica. La guía nos dejó en la capilla sixtina y a partir de ahí, apáñatelas. Pensaba que salías directo a la basílica pero sales a la calle y hay que hacer cola

The guide explained everything well to us, but it seems like a high price for what it is. When we got the museum tickets, they were approximately €25. For the tour, I paid approximately €80, or €55. We took the 3:00 PM ticket. MISTAKE! Don't take the tour at that time. The visit lasts 3 hours. By the time we finished, it was 6:20 PM, and we couldn't get into the basilica. The guide dropped us off at the Sistine Chapel, and from there, we were on our own. I thought you were going straight to the basilica, but you go out onto the street, and you have to wait in line.

I travelled with my partner

Siempre ofrecemos el mismo precio que nuestro operador en destino. Sentimos si la experiencia no ha cumplido con las expectativas. Aun así, hemos confirmado que se realizó de acuerdo a lo especificado en nuestra web. Tendremos todo esto en cuenta de cara a seguir mejorando el servicio que ofrecemos. Translate this opinion into English.

We always offer the same price as our operator at the destination. We apologize if the experience didn't meet your expectations. However, we have confirmed that it was carried out according to the specifications on our website. We will take all of this into account as we continue to improve the service we offer. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 14 / 2025

Anonymous

United Kingdom

I travelled with teenagers

En general la visita fue decepcionante, aunque la guía era amable y preocupada de que escucharamos bien, el sistema de audio era pésimo, la cantidad de gente que había era desbordante, no se podia apreciar nada, si bien esto no es culpa del tour, hizo que la experiencia sea algo que no quiera repetir, por mucho amor al arte, esto realmente no vale la pena. Lo unico bueno fue el poder saltarse la fila. Tampoco muestran todos los museos, solo una parte, siento que la descripción abarca mas

Overall, the visit was disappointing. Although the guide was friendly and concerned that we heard well, the audio system was terrible, and the number of people there was overwhelming, making it impossible to appreciate anything. While this isn't the tour's fault, it made the experience one I won't want to repeat. As much as I love art, this really isn't worth it. The only good thing was being able to skip the line. They don't show all the museums either, just a portion. I feel like the description covers more.

I travelled with teenagers

Recomendamos comentar cualquier incidencia respecto a los dispositivos de escucha para que esto se pueda solucionar al momento. Por otra parte, el aforo de visitantes es algo que depende enteramente de los propios museos. Sentimos si el desarrollo de la visita no ha cumplido con lo esperado. Translate this opinion into English.

We recommend reporting any issues regarding listening devices so that they can be resolved immediately. Furthermore, visitor capacity is entirely at the discretion of the museums themselves. We apologize if your visit did not go as expected. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 14 / 2025

Adolfo

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Todo genial por parte del guía. Los inconvenientes no dependen de Civitatis sino de la organizacion de los museos vaticanos que te obligan a ir por salas que no son tan interesantes o a visitar las mejores salas de una manera bastante rapido. Muy buena experiencia con la compañía. Merece la pena por las explicaciones del guia y por la entrada express. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was fantastic from the guide. The drawbacks aren't Civitatis's fault, but rather the Vatican Museums' organization, which forces you to go through rooms that aren't as interesting or visit the best rooms fairly quickly. A very good experience with the company. It's worth it for the guide's explanations and the express entry. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 14 / 2025

Marisa Ubeda Sales

Sant Mateu, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Excelente. Todo fué perfecto. A pesar del agobiante calor todo la visita se hizo muy amena. Agradecer a nuestra guía Berna, la cual nos dio una clase magistral de historia del Vaticano/Roma, atendió nuestras preguntas, aclaró nuestras dudas, y se preocupó por todo el grupo, siempre con una gran sonrisa. Un 10 para ella, Gracias Berna. Por lo demás esperamos en un futuro poder repetir. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent. Everything was perfect. Despite the oppressive heat, the visit was very enjoyable. We want to thank our guide, Berna, who gave us a master class in the history of the Vatican and Rome, answered our questions, clarified our doubts, and looked after the entire group, always with a big smile. A 10 for her. Thank you, Berna. We hope to repeat the tour in the future. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 13 / 2025

Ana Belén

Cuenca, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La experiencia en si genial; todo espectacular. Nuestro guía vaticano (Juan Pablo, romano) muy preparado y muy pendiente de todo el grupo. En la subida por la espiral apenas se oían los trasmisores, muy incómodos. Mejor serían auriculares o cascos. Nos ha explicado que es una norma nueva pero absurda, impuesta por el Vaticano : tener que salir del circuito para entrar a la basílica Por el precio que se paga, debería ser mas ágil. Translate this opinion into English.

The experience itself was brilliant; everything was spectacular. Our Vatican guide (Juan Pablo, from Rome) was very knowledgeable and attentive to the entire group. During the climb up the spiral, the transmitters were barely audible, making them very uncomfortable. Headphones or earphones would be better. He explained to us that it's a new but absurd rule imposed by the Vatican: you have to leave the tour circuit to enter the basilica. For the price you pay, it should be faster. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 12 / 2025

Ana Iris

New Jersey, The United States

I travelled by myself

Visita excepcional. La guía super simpática y conocedora del tema. Te llevan a un ritmo normal y con explicaciones muy buenas, además agregando un toque de muy buen humor. Dura algo más de tres horas el recorrido, mejor preparar la botella de agua, sombrero y zapatos cómodos, pero bueno, es un consejo para Roma en general. Aunque el precio del tour es un poco elevado con respecto al que compras directamente para los museos vaticanos considero que vale la pena. Muy recomendado. Translate this opinion into English.

Exceptional visit. The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. They take you at a reasonable pace and provide excellent explanations, adding a touch of good humor. The tour lasts a little over three hours, so it's best to pack a water bottle, hat, and comfortable shoes, but it's a tip for Rome in general. Although the tour price is a bit high compared to the price you pay directly for the Vatican Museums, I think it's worth it. Highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 10 / 2025

Gerardo

San Luis Potosi, Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Muy interesante, la guía (se me olvidó su nombre por cierto es de Perú) muy preparada, atenta con la gente y amable, en el tour iba una niña de 5 años aprox. Y le hacía preguntas para que hasta cierto punto se interesara, un gran detalle que me agrado. Todo muy bien . Translate this opinion into English.

Very interesting. The guide (I forgot her name, by the way, she's from Peru) was very knowledgeable, attentive to the people, and friendly. There was a girl of about 5 years old on the tour. I asked her questions to get her interested, which was a great touch I liked. Everything was great. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 10 / 2025

Maria Luisa

Spain

La actividad fue genial, pero para genial nuestra guía Valentina, nos explicó todo de manera divertida y amena, en todo momento captaba tu atención y hacia que quisieras saber más, pera nada se hicieron largas las casi 3 horas de actividad. Con guías así merece la pena. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was great, but our guide, Valentina, was even better. She explained everything in a fun and engaging way, always capturing your attention and making you want to know more, but the nearly three-hour activity didn't seem long at all. With guides like her, it's worth it. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 10 / 2025

Mabel

Argentina

I travelled with teenagers

Nada que decir del guía. Cumplió con lo que él tenía previsto . Pero nos demoramos mucho en la parte escultórica. Nosotros dejamos el grupo con aviso y por propia decisión para ver sólo lo que nos interesaba.Repito,fue decisión propia. Yo ya conocía los museos y sabía que más adelante había arte qu nos interesaba más .El clima no ayuda para estar afuera. Volveremos,Civitatis.

Nothing to say about the guide. He fulfilled his expectations. But we were delayed for a long time in the sculpture section. We left the group with advance notice and of our own free will to see only what interested us. I repeat, it was our own decision. I already knew the museums and knew there was art ahead that interested us more. The weather wasn't conducive to being outside. We'll be back, Civitatis.

I travelled with teenagers

Muchas gracias por tu comentario. Vamos a pasarlo al proveedor para que lo tenga en cuenta y mejore su servicio en lo que pueda. Translate this opinion into English.

Thank you very much for your comment. We'll pass it on to the provider so they can take it into account and improve their service as much as possible. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 04 / 2025

Nicky

Argentina

Excelente guía nos tocó (antropologo y español) no podemos recordar el nombre! Recorrido muy completo (no absolutamente todo pq es imposible por la grandeza del lugar). No incluye la basílica de san pedro asique eso se puede realizar por su cuenta después. OJO que los miércoles es día de audiencia papal! Asique si pueden elegir otro día mejor, sobre todo en este año jubilar Translate this opinion into English.

We had an excellent guide (an anthropologist and Spanish speaker). We can't remember his name! The tour was very comprehensive (not absolutely everything, because it's impossible given the sheer size of the place). It doesn't include St. Peter's Basilica, so you can do that on your own afterward. NOTE: Wednesdays are papal audience days! So, if you can choose another day, it's even better, especially during this Jubilee Year. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 03 / 2025

Eduardo

Bogotá, Colombia

I travelled by myself

Excelente!!, una guía cómica y atenta, muy capacitada para manejo del grupo, resolvía las preguntas y se encargaba de organizar todo el grupo a pesar de ser tantos, admirar el arte y la historia en este tour es de los principales objetivos, y puedo decir que se cumplió en su totalidad, muchas gracias por la experiencia Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent!! A funny and attentive guide, very skilled at group management, answered questions and was in charge of organizing the entire group despite there being so many of us. Admiring the art and history on this tour was one of the main objectives, and I can say that it was fully achieved. Thank you very much for the experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 02 / 2025

Alberto Mata Lerma

Chihuahua, Mexico

I travelled with friends

Francesca ha sido muy buena guía. A pesar de lo concurrido del museo, ella tomó el tiempo suficiente para explicar concurrido detalle cada una de las salas que se visitaron ese día. Fácil de entender, con un toque de humor y con muy buen ritmo se logró un muy buen recorrido. Translate this opinion into English.

Francesca was a very good guide. Despite the museum's crowdedness, she took enough time to explain in detail each of the rooms visited that day. Easy to understand, with a touch of humor and a very good pace, the tour was very enjoyable. Opinion translated. Show original.