Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour - Reviews

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8.50 / 10

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Oct / 07 / 2023

Rosa Mª

Spain

La guía Rosela fue muy buena explicándolo todo. Íbamos con niñas y adolescentes y lo hizo muy bien. Además cerraron termporalmente (por motivos organizativos del personal), la puerta de salida de la capilla sixtina con guía (para no tener que volver a hacer cola para entrar a la basílica), e hizo gestiones para poder quedarse con nosotros y que saliesemos con ella sin tener que volver a pasar por la cola. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide Rosela was very good at explaining everything. We went with girls and teenagers and they did very well. They also temporarily closed (for staff organizational reasons) the exit door of the Sistine Chapel with a guide (so as not to have to queue again to enter the basilica), and made arrangements to be able to stay with us and for us to go out with her. without having to go through the queue again. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 06 / 2023

Kenneth Adamson

Dunfermline, United Kingdom

I travelled with my partner

Very well organised from the start. Introduced to our guide Bernadette who was excellent in informing us what was going to happen at each step of the tour. She was also very good at explaining the history during the full tour. Before I booked the tour I read several negative comments and was bit concerned however there was no reason to be as this tour did exactly what it said it would. I would recommend it.

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Oct / 06 / 2023

Francisco

Murcia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Demasiada gente, no sé podía ver casi nada. A partir de enero de 2024 las visitas se limitarán a grupos más pequeños. La guía, Federica, estuvo muy bien. Buenas explicaciones y muy atenta al grupo. Nos explicó y enseñó lo que buenamente se podía debido a la aglomeración. Una pena no poder hacer fotos de la capilla sixtina. La guía se preocupó de dejarnos en la Basílica de San Pedro para no tener que pasar los controles de seguridad otra vez. Muy recomendable Translate this opinion into English.

Too many people, I don't know I could see almost anything. From January 2024, visits will be limited to smaller groups. The guide, Federica, was very good. Good explanations and very attentive to the group. He explained and showed us what was possible due to the crowds. A shame not to be able to take photos of the Sistine Chapel. The guide made sure to drop us off at St. Peter's Basilica so we wouldn't have to go through security checks again. Highly recommended Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 06 / 2023

Andoni

Mundaka, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Comenzamos tarde y eso implicó q fuésemos practicamente a la carrera. Además 2 personas con bastante falta de educación llegaron aun más tarde. Y aquí vino lo peor. Es incomprensible q se nos deje 20 minutos parados para esperarles. Si llegan 30 minutos tarde Civitatis debería haberlo arreglado de otro modo. Todo esto hizo que pasara a un segundo plano la enirme pasión y conocimiento q demostró nuestro guía durante el recorrido por los museos y la capilla sixtina. Íbamos contra reloj.

We started late and that meant we were practically running. In addition, 2 people with quite a lack of education arrived even later. And here came the worst. It is incomprehensible that we are left standing for 20 minutes to wait for them. If they arrive 30 minutes late Civitatis should have arranged it differently. All this made the enormous passion and knowledge that our guide demonstrated during the tour of the museums and the Sistine Chapel take a backseat. We were against the clock.

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Nuestro equipo realiza esta visita a diario y se esfuerza para que puedan beneficiarse de ella todas las reservas. Sentimos cualquier demora que pudiera producirse. El recorrido, sin embargo, se realizó al completo, acompañado de explicaciones completas. Translate this opinion into English.

Our team carries out this visit daily and strives to ensure that all reservations can benefit from it. We are sorry for any delay that may occur. The tour, however, was completed in full, accompanied by complete explanations. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 06 / 2023

Alberto

Alicante, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

En lo que respecta al guía Andrea, excelente tanto sus explicaciones como la resolución de las dudas planteada. En lo que respecta al tour en sí, creo que los museos vaticanos permiten un aforo muy superior al que debería, lo que convierte el tour en un desfile donde es imposible detenerse a admirar las obras que en él se exponen. Además los auriculares facilitados en el museo para el tour dejan mucho que desear, a una distancia superior a 6 metros no se escucha nada de lo que el guía explica.

Regarding the guide Andrea, excellent both his explanations and the resolution of the doubts raised. Regarding the tour itself, I believe that the Vatican museums allow a much larger capacity than they should, which turns the tour into a parade where it is impossible to stop to admire the works on display. Furthermore, the headphones provided at the museum for the tour leave much to be desired; at a distance of more than 6 meters you cannot hear anything the guide explains.

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Todas las actividades que ofrecemos en nuestra web tienen lugar en grupos que respetan las normas establecidas por las autoridades competentes. Sentimos si la gran afluencia de visitantes empeoró tu experiencia. Translate this opinion into English.

All the activities that we offer on our website take place in groups that respect the rules established by the competent authorities. We are sorry if the large influx of visitors worsened your experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 06 / 2023

Jose Romera Martinez

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Esta perfecta , pero el Coliseo me dejasteis tirado , simplemente después de abonarla me pusisteis un whatsap diciendo que me devolvíais el importe y se acabó, muy mal ya que dedicándose al turismo es incomprensible Perdí el Coliseo y vosotros un cliente y no quedará vuestra marca bien reflejada en mis comentarios Translate this opinion into English.

It is perfect, but you left me stranded at the Coliseum, simply after paying it you sent me a WhatsApp saying that you would refund the amount and that was it, very bad since dedicating yourself to tourism is incomprehensible. I lost the Coliseum and you lost a client and your brand will not look good reflected in my comments Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 06 / 2023

Roberto

Castellón, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Fue genial, nuestra guia se explicó con mucha claridad y obtuvimos muchos conocimientos sobre el vaticano. Creo que eramos muchas personas para un grupo ya que eramos 27 personas y moverse por el vaticano y poder seguir al guia con la multitud de gente que habia era muy complicado. Lo ideal es que hubieramos sido entre 15 y 20 personas en un grupo. Translate this opinion into English.

It was great, our guide was explained very clearly and we gained a lot of knowledge about the Vatican. I think there were a lot of people for a group since we were 27 people and moving around the Vatican and being able to follow the guide with the crowd of people there was very complicated. Ideally we would have been between 15 and 20 people in a group. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 06 / 2023

Anonymous

Spain

La guía de 10, una experiencia estupenda con sus explicaciones. Lo único que no me ha gustado ha sido tener que compartir visita con personas con poca movilidad que han entorpecido el ritmo, la empresa no deberia consentir esto por respeto a los demás. Por no hablar del rato que hemos tenido que esperar para que algunas personas fuesen al wc al inicio de la visita, cosa que ha hecho arrancar 1h más tarde de lo previsto y que no hayamos podido hacer el recorrido según lo planificado. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide of 10, a great experience with its explanations. The only thing I didn't like was having to share a visit with people with limited mobility who hindered the pace. The company should not allow this out of respect for others. Not to mention the time we had to wait for some people to go to the toilet at the beginning of the visit, which meant we started 1 hour later than planned and we were not able to do the tour as planned. Opinion translated. Show original.

Oct / 06 / 2023

María José Calvo Garcia

Ceuta, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Raúl el cubano mas simpático de toda Italia. De 100 como guía, hace que 3 horas parezcan 1 minuto. Gracias Raúl por hacernos de ese tour a toda mi familia un precioso recuerdo. No dudaremos en volver a repetir contigo. Y súper gracias por todas la recomendaciones. De 100 un fuerte abrazo de estas 8 españolas . Translate this opinion into English.

Raúl the nicest Cuban in all of Italy. Out of 100 as a guide, it makes 3 hours seem like 1 minute. Thank you Raúl for making that tour a precious memory for my entire family. We will not hesitate to repeat with you again. And thank you very much for all the recommendations. Out of 100, a big hug from these 8 Spanish women. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 06 / 2023

Daniel

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Guía Raul (cubano) un DIEZ. El Mejor guía en Roma para visitar los museos vaticanos. Explicaciones suficientes y entretenidas. Muy ameno y divertido. Una experiencia inolvidable. Me llevo un gran recuerdo de la Capilla Sixtina gracias a sus comentarios. Translate this opinion into English.

Guide Raul (Cuban) a TEN. The best guide in Rome to visit the Vatican museums. Sufficient and entertaining explanations. Very enjoyable and fun. An unforgettable experience. I have great memories of the Sistine Chapel thanks to your comments. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 05 / 2023

Francisco Javier

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestro guía ha sido Tom. Brillante en su exposición y en su actitud. Nos ha hecho la visita muy agradable a pesar del inmenso volumen de gente que había en el Vaticano. En cuanto a su conocimiento histórico-cultural, ha demostrado que lo domina a la perfección y, sobre todo, sabe exponerlo de forma amena y entretenida. No solo hay que saber, hay que saber contarlo. De 10! Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide has been Tom. Brilliant in his presentation and in his attitude. He made our visit very pleasant despite the immense volume of people in the Vatican. As for his historical-cultural knowledge, he has shown that he masters it perfectly and, above all, knows how to present it in an enjoyable and entertaining way. You not only have to know, you have to know how to tell it. From 10! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 05 / 2023

Jose

Oviedo, Spain

I travelled by myself

El contenido se centra mucho en Miguel Ángel y la capilla Sixtina. Antes de acceder a los museos, la guía nos explicó con detalle la decoración de la capilla Sixtina, puesto que en el interior no se permite hacerlo. Una vez dentro de los museos vaticanos, se centró en las obras escultóricas principales, que permiten una perfecta comprensión de la evolución de la escultura antigua y renacentista. La guía era historiadora del Arte y habló en español con fluidez. Translate this opinion into English.

The content focuses a lot on Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel. Before entering the museums, the guide explained to us in detail the decoration of the Sistine Chapel, since this is not allowed inside. Once inside the Vatican museums, he focused on the main sculptural works, which allow a perfect understanding of the evolution of ancient and Renaissance sculpture. The guide was an art historian and spoke fluent Spanish. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 05 / 2023

Mario

Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Berna nuestra guía superó las expectativas, las explicaciones fueron muy puntuales, los consejos, preparada para toda eventualidad, además de muy amable y linda persona, el recorrido nos dió más de lo esperado ya que alcanzamos a pasar a la Basílica de San Pedro Translate this opinion into English.

Berna, our guide, exceeded expectations, the explanations were very punctual, the advice, prepared for all eventualities, in addition to being a very friendly and nice person, the tour gave us more than expected since we managed to go to St. Peter's Basilica Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 05 / 2023

Daniel

Málaga, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El tour en español con Rosa fue genial, explicó todo de forma muy amena y dinámica preocupándose siempre por el grupo y advirtiéndonos de lo que íbamos a hacer en todo momento, además se coordinaba bien para no mezclarse con otros grupos, se notó la experiencia que tiene en éstos tours, totalmente recomendado hacer este tour si todos los guías son así de buenos! Translate this opinion into English.

The tour in Spanish with Rosa was great, she explained everything in a very pleasant and dynamic way, always worrying about the group and warning us of what we were going to do at all times, she also coordinated well so as not to mix with other groups, the experience was noticeable. has in these tours, totally recommended to do this tour if all the guides are this good! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 05 / 2023

Carlos

Argentina

I travelled with teenagers

Rosa (la guía de la visita) una genia total! Muy entretenido su relato con muchos datos que difícilmente se podrían encontrar en la web. En cuanto a Civilitatis, me decepcionó mucho que me dijeron que me cobrarían en moneda local, finalmente me cobraron en euros y no los € 147 que aparecen el el recibo, finalmente en mi tarjeta me cobraron € 167, una vergüenza!! Translate this opinion into English.

Rosa (the tour guide) a total genius! His story is very entertaining with many data that could hardly be found on the web. As for Civilitatis, I was very disappointed when they told me that they would charge me in local currency, finally they charged me in euros and not the €147 that appears on the receipt, finally they charged me €167 on my card, a shame!! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 04 / 2023

María Belén

Bilbao, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Giuliafue nuestra guía, nada que objetar a su trabajo, lo hizo muy bien. Gracias Giulia. Respecto a la visita había un número de personas excesivas, no podíamos pararnos y no pudimos disfrutar de ella por el agobio que teniamos. La guía nos comentó que no solía haber tanta gente como ese día en esta época. Tuvimos la suerte de que nos pudo llevar a la puerta de la basílica de San Pedro sin esperar la cola Translate this opinion into English.

Giulia was our guide, nothing to object to her work, she did it very well. Thank you Giulia. Regarding the visit, there were an excessive number of people, we could not stand and we could not enjoy it due to the stress we had. The guide told us that there weren't usually as many people as that day at this time. We were lucky that he was able to take us to the door of St. Peter's Basilica without waiting in line Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 03 / 2023

Juan

Argentina

I travelled with friends

Maristella es de las mejores guías turísticas que he tenido. Sabe muchísimo y es apasionada. Además si forma de contar las cosas, cadencia, énfasis, pausas, son increíbles. Muy entrentenido. También muy predispuesta a contestar todas las preguntas. 100% recomendado. Translate this opinion into English.

Maristella is one of the best tourist guides I have ever had. She knows a lot and is passionate. Also, his way of telling things, cadence, emphasis, pauses, are incredible. Very entertaining. Also very willing to answer all questions. 100% recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 03 / 2023

María

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La visita guiada fue excelente. Organizada, amena e instructiva. Nuestra guía Julia un 10. Pero debo hacer mención al equipo entero de Civitatis y sobre todo a las chicas encargadas de organizar los grupos. Sois maravillosas. Gracias por ayudarnos con nuestro problema cuando no teníais porque. Muchas gracias a todas. Translate this opinion into English.

The guided tour was excellent. Organized, enjoyable and instructive. Our guide Julia a 10. But I must mention the entire Civitatis team and especially the girls in charge of organizing the groups. You are wonderful. Thank you for helping us with our problem when you didn't have to. Thank you all very much. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 03 / 2023

Lucia Soria Bleda

Albacete, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Empieza en la puerta del Cine Giulio Cesare, allí nos organizaron para irnos con los guías, íbamos aprox 20 personas. Hicimos una cola rápida para entrar al Vaticano, museos y capilla Sixtina. Me ha encantado la excursión. Sobretodo por Bea, tan encantadora y amable. Ha hecho la visita amena y entretenida. Se ha preocupado en todo momento por nosotros, y ha explicado con detalle. Y para terminar nos ha recomendado algunas comidas! Si pudiera pedir con algún guía en específico, sería con ella. Translate this opinion into English.

It starts at the door of the Giulio Cesare Cinema, there they organized us to go with the guides, there were approximately 20 people. We made a quick queue to enter the Vatican, museums and Sistine Chapel. I loved the excursion. Especially for Bea, so charming and kind. He made the visit enjoyable and entertaining. He has cared about us at all times, and has explained in detail. And to finish he recommended some foods! If I could ask for a specific guide, it would be her. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 03 / 2023

Rosa

Arica, Chile

I travelled with my partner

Valentina una excelente guía. Simpática y amorosa simplemente fenomenal. Reserve este tour porque las entradas para los museos vaticanos por la página oficial estaban agotados. Ahora no me arrepiento porque recorrer los museos con un guía es muy importante y vale la pena. Translate this opinion into English.

Valentina an excellent guide. Friendly and loving, simply phenomenal. Book this tour because the tickets for the Vatican museums on the official website were sold out. Now I don't regret it because visiting museums with a guide is very important and worth it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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