Unveil the mysteries of the Vatican and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.
Do you love riddles? Are you an encrypted code expert? Then, this is the tour you are looking for! Challenge your curiosity & explore the Vatican in a fun way on this private tour. Discover clues & put your detective skills to the test to solve 12 questions that lead to a final riddle. Ready?
Tell your kids you're going on a fun treasure hunt while discovering the fascinating Vatican together as a family. I will share myths & stories in an interactive way that all of your family will love. Save the best for last: there are yummy treats at the end!
Celebrate Raffaello's 500th anniversary in the Vatican Museums
319 reviews
3 hours | skip the line tours | Rome
While you are visiting the Vatican Museums you can discover and celebrate the great Renaissance painter Raffaello: 2020 is the 500th anniversary of his death and you'll see the Papal rooms he painted and the famous tapestries, normally not included in the classical tours!
Skip the Line: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour
126 reviews
3.5 hours | skip the line tours | Rome
Get ready to join me and art historian on a fascinating and interesting walk through the famous museums of the Popes. During this private tour, there's no need to wait in line, with the skip-the-line ticket you've access to all the must-sees of the Vatican!
Follow your host into the Vatican and get ready to witness some of the most amazing masterpieces including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica. As you explore the rooms and galleries of the building, you’ll uncover secrets and stories of the Vatican’s history. Being an important religious and cultural site, there’s plenty to do, see, and learn when visiting the Vatican and exploring with a local host is the best way to ensure no stone goes unturned! Your private tour of Rome’s Vatican can be 100% personalized and tailored around your needs and requirements - Just let your host know your requests in advance! They can also add other stops to your tour too!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Steve
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7 May 2025
Outstanding tour
Fantastic tour of what would otherwise be a very difficult place to navigate. Francesca took the time to explain the background to what we were seeing, as well as linking it in to the current Conclave preparations.
Communication was excellent, particularly around the changes required as a result of the passing of the current pope. She was also very flexible, ensuring that we got great value for money despite some of the Vatican imposed restrictions.
Francesca was very friendly and approachable, making sure we were happy to ask questions and understood what we were seeing. She also made a great effort to accommodate the reduced mobility of my elderly mum, which was really appreciated.
Highly recommended.
Explore the Vatican with a Local Guide
zoe.mohler
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The Best of the Best
Francesca Romana was INCREDIBLE! Her tour of the Vatican was the highlight of our trip. We learned more in our three hour tour than I thought possible. She is a registered tour guide and it shows - she knows her stuff! When we come back to Roma, booking with Francesca is at the top of our list!
Skip the Line: Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel Tour
elizabeth
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Amazing Day with Francesca
My family and I loved spending the day with Francesca touring the Vatican Museums, seeing the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s. Francesca made everything so easy amidst the insane crowds of people - we felt safe and special in her care. She knew exactly how to engage our three 13 year olds with fun challenges and her wonderful knowledge of the art and artists, history and lore. Francesca felt like a friend from the start. I would recommend her as a guide to anyone - she is truly a delight.
Scavenger Hunt for Adults in the Vatican Museum
Eric
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Our girls love Francesca
We had a fantastic tour with Francesca. Our 2nd time at the vatican and getting a guided tour was definitely worth it. We learned so much more. Francesca did a wonderful job of engaging with our 10 and 5 yr old daughters to keep them interested in all of the different subjects. They had fun with the treasure hunt and they said they had so much fun. Highly recommend!
