Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour - Reviews

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8.70 / 10

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Apr / 20 / 2024

David

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

Nuestra experiencia en el Vaticano fue excepcional. La guía fue fenomenal, brindando información fascinante y haciéndonos sentir bienvenidos. La Capilla Sixtina dejó sin aliento a todos con su belleza impresionante, y el museo también fue una delicia para los sentidos. Además, tuvimos la suerte de acceder a la Basílica de San Pedro sin hacer cola fue un verdadero privilegio. En resumen, una buena visita que recomendaría a cualquiera que quiera explorar estas maravillas. Translate this opinion into English.

Our experience at the Vatican was exceptional. The guide was phenomenal, providing fascinating information and making us feel welcome. The Sistine Chapel took everyone's breath away with its breathtaking beauty, and the museum was also a delight for the senses. Furthermore, we were lucky enough to access St. Peter's Basilica without waiting in line, which was a true privilege. In short, a good visit that I would recommend to anyone who wants to explore these wonders. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 20 / 2024

David Vieira

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Mi visita al Vaticano fue impresionante, pero el recorrido guiado fue demasiado restrictivo. Aunque el guía proporcionó información valiosa sobre las obras más famosas, como la Capilla Sixtina, el tiempo en cada sección fue breve y no se nos permitió explorar otras áreas interesantes fuera del itinerario. Recomendaría reservar tiempo adicional para una exploración más completa e independiente.

My visit to the Vatican was impressive, but the guided tour was too restrictive. Although the guide provided valuable information about the most famous works, such as the Sistine Chapel, the time in each section was brief and we were not allowed to explore other interesting areas outside the itinerary. I would recommend setting aside additional time for a more complete and independent exploration.

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Nuestro equipo local se esfuerza por mostrar todo lo posible durante la visita. Esto puede provocar que algunas partes se aceleren más que de costumbre. Sentimos las molestias que se hayan podido ocasionar. Translate this opinion into English.

Our local team strives to show you as much as possible during your visit. This may cause some parts to speed up more than usual. We are sorry for any inconvenience that may have been caused. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 19 / 2024

David

Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Excelente! Nuestra Guía, Alicia Moreno Esteban, ha sido muy buena con nosotros. Ha dado muy buenas explicaciones y ha sido clara en todo momento, ha estado muy atenta al grupo durante todo el tour y nos ha dado muy buenas indicaciones de cada cosa. Excelente trabajo. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent! Our Guide, Alicia Moreno Esteban, has been very good to us. She has given very good explanations and has been clear at all times, she has been very attentive to the group throughout the tour and has given us very good instructions on everything. Excellent work. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 19 / 2024

Anonymous

Bilbao, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La persona que fue nuestra guía además de tener conocimientos fue muy agradable y la visita se hizo amena. Se respetaron los horarios tanto de contacto como de itinerario. Hay que hacer un poco de cola para pasar seguridad pero va muy rápido. El punto de contacto está muy cerquita de la entrada a los museos. Muy buena experiencia. Translate this opinion into English.

The person who was our guide, in addition to being knowledgeable, was very pleasant and the visit was enjoyable. Both contact and itinerary schedules were respected. You have to wait a little in line to get through security but it goes very fast. The contact point is very close to the entrance to the museums. Very good experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 18 / 2024

María Dolores Ramírez Martiarena

San Isidro, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Un tour eficiente porque María,.muy conocedora de la historia y el arte,.nos hizo caminar a buen ritmo brindando un pantallazo general de las salas y obras. Es cierto que aquí los grupos entran por otra puerta que la gente que no tiene guía de un tour. De todos modos es cansador, hay mucha gente. Pero es.imperdible. Translate this opinion into English.

An efficient tour because María, very knowledgeable about history and art, made us walk at a good pace providing a general overview of the rooms and works. It is true that here groups enter through a different door than people who do not have a tour guide. It's tiring anyway, there are a lot of people. But it is unmissable. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 18 / 2024

Carlo

Spain

I travelled with friends

La visita estuvo muy bien,se notaba que la guía tenía conocimientos sobre lo que vimos. El precio pagado por lo visitado es desproporcionado, la mayor parte del tiempo se ve solo el museo y no se ven muchas obras con detenimiento. La basílica de San Pedro pensábamos que la explicarían,pero termino el tour y era de entrada libre. No merece la pena semejante precio para la explicación de la Capilla Sixtina(1:30 antes de verla,a lo que llegas se te ha olvidado casi toda explicación. Translate this opinion into English.

The visit was very good, it was clear that the guide had knowledge about what we saw. The price paid for what was visited is disproportionate, most of the time you only see the museum and you don't see many works in detail. We thought they would explain St. Peter's Basilica, but the tour ended and it was free entry. Such a price is not worth the explanation of the Sistine Chapel (1:30 before seeing it, by which time you arrive you have forgotten almost all explanations. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 18 / 2024

Julián

La Haba, Spain

Dar las gracias a Tomás por su profesionalidad y paciencia, nos transmitió su pasión por la capilla Sixtina y nos explicó de forma muy didáctica al principio del tour para que una vez dentro (en nuestros 20min) pudimos interpretar esta obra de arte. Translate this opinion into English.

Thank Tomás for his professionalism and patience, he transmitted to us his passion for the Sistine Chapel and he explained to us in a very didactic way at the beginning of the tour so that once inside (in our 20 minutes) we could interpret this work of art. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 17 / 2024

Pamela

Chile

Todos los aplausos para Carla la guía , muy atenta de todas las personas , en especial de mi mamá que andaba con un problema para caminar. Aprendí mucho de todo lo q nos dijo y era muy divertida. Es mi 2da ida al vaticano pero esta vez sí que recibí buena información. Muy puntual, era un grupo no más de 20 personas, se lograba mantener unido el grupo, Lo recomiendo! Translate this opinion into English.

All the applause for Carla the guide, very attentive to all the people, especially my mother who had a problem walking. I learned a lot from everything she told us and she was very funny. It is my 2nd trip to the Vatican but this time I did receive good information. Very punctual, it was a group of no more than 20 people, the group was kept together, I recommend it! Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 17 / 2024

Anonymous

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Rosa, fue la que nos guío por toda la ciudad del Vaticano, nos gustó eso de que nos contará datos que no se pueden ver en Google. Eso es para nosotros, una verdadera guía, afortunadamente tampoco hubo mucha gente y pudimos verlo tranquilamente. Muy buena elección Translate this opinion into English.

Rosa was the one who guided us throughout the Vatican City, we liked that she would tell us data that cannot be seen on Google. That is for us, a real guide, fortunately there were not many people and we were able to see it calmly. Very good choice Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 17 / 2024

Anonymous

Cadiz, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nos toco de guía a Francesca y fue genial, muy amable y con mucha experiencia. Nos fue contando anécdotas sobre las obras de arte y de los artistas lo que hacía que entenderíamos a la perfección lo que nos estaba explicando. Fue una excelente visita Translate this opinion into English.

We had Francesca as our guide and she was great, very friendly and very experienced. He told us anecdotes about the works of art and the artists, which made us understand perfectly what he was explaining to us. It was an excellent visit Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 16 / 2024

Ainhoa

Spain

I travelled with friends

Francesca fue una guía muy buena, pendiente y atenta ya q las radios q nos facilitaron en el museo eran malas y la pobre no paró hasta q estuviera todo el grupo bien. Fue una actividad con explicaciones con todo lujo de detalles, se notaba q era una experta en la materia. No puedo decir nada malo pero para mí, si decir q es una actividad para los q le gusten mucho los museos y el arte ya q es una actividad completísima y muy muy bonita pero en la q se invierte mucho tiempo, ojo si vas pocos dia Translate this opinion into English.

Francesca was a very good guide, attentive and attentive since the radios they gave us in the museum were bad and the poor thing didn't stop until the whole group was fine. It was an activity with explanations in great detail, it was obvious that she was an expert on the subject. I can't say anything bad but for me, I can say that it is an activity for those who really like museums and art since it is a very complete and very very beautiful activity but in which a lot of time is invested, be careful if you go only a few days. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 16 / 2024

Oscar Gutiérrez Peláez

Torrelavega, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad nos ha encantado, porque la guia que nos acompañó hizo el tour muy ameno, dándonos todo tipo de explicaciones sobre todo lo que vimos. Sin duda repetiría la experiencia con Civitatis y la recomiendo totalmente para posibles nuevos usuarios. Gracias por su servicio. Translate this opinion into English.

We loved the activity, because the guide who accompanied us made the tour very enjoyable, giving us all kinds of explanations about everything we saw. I would definitely repeat the experience with Civitatis and fully recommend it for potential new users. Thanks for your service. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 15 / 2024

Marta

Ourense, Spain

I travelled with friends

La visita fue de 10, se notaba que a nuestra guía, Lisa, le apasiona su trabajo porque nos ha transmitido las explicaciones de una manera muy natural y agradable. Nuestro grupo era de 20 personas, un número perfecto para poder moverse bien por los Museos Vaticanos. Civitatis siempre muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

The visit was a 10, it was clear that our guide, Lisa, is passionate about her work because she has transmitted the explanations to us in a very natural and pleasant way. Our group was 20 people, a perfect number to be able to get around the Vatican Museums well. Civitatis always highly recommended. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 15 / 2024

Jonathan

Mexico

I travelled with friends

El recorrido es pesado porque tienes que ir rápido por la cantidad de gente, es imposible ver todo en una visita tan corta, pero eso se sabe desde agendar. La visita a capilla sixtina vale el pago al museo La guía turística bastante accesible ante dudas y muy amenas las explicaciones Translate this opinion into English.

The route is hard because you have to go quickly due to the number of people, it is impossible to see everything in such a short visit, but you know that from scheduling. The visit to the Sistine Chapel is worth the payment to the museum. The tourist guide is quite accessible if you have any questions and the explanations are very entertaining. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 15 / 2024

Olaya

Spain

En nuestro caso fue Bernardetta quien nos guió en los museos vaticanos y capilla sixtina. Sus explicaciones fueron dadas con mucha pasión y durante tres horas todo el grupo estuvimos escuchandola como si fuera el primer minuto. Nos encanta que nos haya transmitido todo su conocimiento. Volveria a escoger esta guía sin dudarlo. Translate this opinion into English.

In our case it was Bernardetta who guided us through the Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel. Her explanations were given with great passion and for three hours the entire group listened to her as if it were the first minute. We love that you have transmitted all your knowledge to us. I would choose this guide again without hesitation. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 13 / 2024

Abraham

Grado, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Marita nos lo explicó todo muy bien. Una crack. La única pena es que, aunque los grupos son reducidos, hay mucha gente. Pero de eso no tienen culpa ni Marita ni Civitatis. Totalmente recomendable contratar esta visita guiada para poder disfrutarla como es debido. Translate this opinion into English.

Marita explained everything to us very well. A crack. The only shame is that, although the groups are small, there are many people. But neither Marita nor Civitatis are to blame for that. It is highly recommended to book this guided tour to be able to enjoy it properly. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 13 / 2024

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La mejor parte del tour es básicamente que o pagas o vives un infierno intentando tan si quiera llegar a comprar la entrada in situ. De resto, si no fuese por el hecho de entrar directos y ahorrarnos la cola, hubiésemos prescindido del tour, más que nada, porque el auricular que nos dieron apenas se escuchaba y la voz de la guía era muy baja, a eso sumarle el ruido que hay en general por la semejante aglomeración que hay. Ir preparados y llenos de paciencia para soportar las aglomeraciones. Translate this opinion into English.

The best part of the tour is basically that you either pay or go through hell trying to even buy the ticket on the spot. Otherwise, if it weren't for the fact of entering directly and avoiding the line, we would have dispensed with the tour, more than anything, because the headset they gave us could barely be heard and the guide's voice was very low, adding to that the noise that there is in general due to the similar agglomeration that there is. Be prepared and full of patience to withstand the crowds. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 13 / 2024

Diana Alanya Ochoa

Peru

I travelled by myself

Estrella fue la mejor guía, alegre, con energía y buena onda con todos, aprendimos muchas cosas nuevas hoy gracias a ella, también recorrimos lo más resaltante de los museos y la capilla, al final nos dió la opción de quedarnos en los museos o pasar a la basílica de San Pedro, yo elegí la basílica, verla por dentro y con misa fue lo mejor, también pasé por la tumba de los papas y obviamente me detuve en la del Papa Juan Pablo II que está en la misma basílica, nave de la derecha. Translate this opinion into English.

Estrella was the best guide, cheerful, with energy and good vibes with everyone, we learned many new things today thanks to her, we also toured the highlights of the museums and the chapel, in the end she gave us the option of staying in the museums or passing to St. Peter's Basilica, I chose the basilica, seeing it inside and with mass was the best, I also passed by the tomb of the popes and obviously I stopped at that of Pope John Paul II which is in the same basilica, nave the right. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 12 / 2024

Christian

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Puede agobiar un poco. Hay muchas mareas de gente en viernes y es imposible quedarse a ver algo en concreto más allá de la Capilla Sixtina. Pero no es culpa de Civitatis sino de cómo lo organizan en el Vaticano. La explicación fue muy buena y al final nos gustó mucho. Translate this opinion into English.

It can be a bit overwhelming. There are a lot of people on Friday and it is impossible to stay to see anything in particular beyond the Sistine Chapel. But it is not the fault of Civitatis but of how they organize it in the Vatican. The explanation was very good and in the end we really liked it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 12 / 2024

Pedro

Denia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La visita estuvo muy bien. La guía Linda Gutierrez, muy buena, sus explicaciones fueron extensas y con muchos datos, se notaba que le gusta su trabajo. Por poner alguna pega, me hubiera gustado estar un poco más de tiempo, ya que tanto los museos como la capilla Sixtina, lo merecen. En general, visita que recomendaré. Translate this opinion into English.

The visit was very good. The guide Linda Gutierrez, very good, her explanations were extensive and with a lot of information, you could tell that she likes her job. To make a point, I would have liked to spend a little more time, since both the museums and the Sistine Chapel deserve it. Overall, a visit I will recommend. Opinion translated. Show original.

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