Vatican Tours by Walks Inside Rome

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Official and licensed Rome guides, Walks Inside Rome, offer a handful of different ways of visiting the Vatican. Each is orientated to the amount of time you may have, if you are travelling with children or if there is something specific you are interested in seeing. We list each tour below with brief introductions and do follow the dedicated links in the right hand column of this page to view each one in full.

EARLY MORNING PRIVATE VATICAN TOUR

This tour of the Vatican before the crowds arrive offers you an unforgettable and unique experience. Meet your guide at 7.30am by the entrance to the Vatican Museum and enjoy a special reservation to view the Sistine Chapel before the doors open for the public. The tour also includes other sections of the Vatican Museum, as well as St. Peter’s Basilica and Square. Take a look at the video below to get an idea of our tour.

SAINT PETER'S BASILICA AND SISTINE CHAPEL

This tour for up to 5 people takes place in the afternoon and lasts 2hrs 15mins and includes the Galleries and Sistine Chapel. It is a private guided tour for anyone who has a short time in the capital, such as shore excursions or families with children. With this simple tour, you will see all the main masterpieces and sights. You will also be skipping the queue.

VATICAN FOR KIDS AND CHILDREN ONLY

A unique 4 hour tour which will introduceg the history of the Vatican to your kids in a fun and accessible way. As well as the Sistine Chapel, it includes St. Peter's Basilica, a stop at Castel Sant'Angelo and a spectacular view of Rome and the Vatican. Expect to see skeletons, fortresses, torture chambers, 400 year old maps etc

VATICAN MUSEUM TOUR

A classic visit to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peters Basilica from 3-5 hours in length. Over two thousand years of art treasures will be explained including Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s work. Background will also be given to the Pope's who sponsored many of the exhibits. The tour can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon and evening (only on Fridays during the summer season)

VATICAN GARDENS TOUR

Experience the combination of art and nature displayed in three types of gardens: English, French and Italian. View the Pope's orchard through a gate, pass by the Lourdes Grotto, a very faithful reproduction of the grotto at Massabielle, as well as the Tower of St.John which once formed part of the medieval walls. A four hour tour.

PUBLIC AUDIENCE WITH THE POPE

Every Wednesday it is possible to see the Pope in Saint Peter's Square. Walks Inside Rome will arrange tickets for the public audience in Saint Peter's Square or in the Audience Hall during winter.

Last modified on Friday, 17 February 2012 15:20
Marilena

Ciao, this is Marilena of Walks Iniside Rome. We look forward to seeing you for a private or semi private tour of the Eternal City, Vatican and the rest of our beautiful city.Do browse our website to view all the professional Italy tour and guide services we offer.

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