Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour - Reviews

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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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Jul / 10 / 2026

Cristina

Zaragoza, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Comienzo la reseña de la visita con el nombre del guía VÍCTOR. Porque debo destacarlo por encima del tour. El lugar es magnífico y si además hay grandes historias, muestras inéditas, cuidado y esmero, educación y cortesía, sumo cuidado en la historia y afán de agradar reunidos en el profesional que nos guía.... Es una experiencia que roza la perfección. Víctor reúne todas las cualidades que se puedan soñar en una visita guiada. Mi enhorabuena por su magia de hoy. Translate this opinion into English.

I begin this review of the visit by mentioning the guide, Víctor. Because I must highlight him above all else. The place is magnificent, and when you add to that the fascinating history, unique exhibits, meticulous care and attention to detail, courtesy and professionalism, a deep understanding of history, and a genuine desire to please, all embodied in the professional guide... it's an experience that borders on perfection. Víctor possesses every quality one could dream of in a guided tour. My sincere congratulations on his magical performance today. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 22 / 2026

Carolina Jaurrieta Vazquez

Pamplona, Spain

I travelled with small children

Nuestra guía fue Vero y la verdad, fue de las mejores guías que he tenido en mi vida. Muy simpática, amable y súper atenta. Le apasiona su trabajo y es muy divertida, nos mantuvo a todos ilusionados. Las explicaciones buenísimas. Ibamos un grupo con niños y embarazada y el trato ha sido excelente, siempre preocupándose por nosotros. Recomendamos totalmente a Vero, MUCHAS GRACIAS!!! Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide was Vero, and honestly, she was one of the best guides I've ever had. Very friendly, kind, and incredibly attentive. She's passionate about her work and a lot of fun; she kept us all engaged and excited. Her explanations were excellent. We were a group with children and a pregnant woman, and she was wonderful, always looking out for us. We highly recommend Vero. Thank you so much! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 18 / 2026

Antonio

Valladolid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La experiencia fue excelente y nuestro Guía de Sigüenza ) Guadalajara) muy muy amable y simpático( nos avisó de que tenía 2 p3 chistes malos y nos los contó) y no eran tan malos, la visita rápida con bastantes explicaciones, pasamos unas horas “ chulas “ ( lástima que no lo dejaran explicarnos dentro de la.Capilla Sixtina). Otra vez será. Gracias Translate this opinion into English.

The experience was excellent, and our guide from Sigüenza (Guadalajara) was very, very kind and friendly (he warned us he had two or three bad jokes and told them to us, and they weren't so bad after all). The tour was quick with plenty of explanations, and we had a great few hours (it's a shame they didn't let him explain inside the Sistine Chapel). Next time! Thanks Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 18 / 2026

Lorena

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestro guía Victor fue inmejorable, un gran profesional con mucho conocimiento, muy pendiente de que el grupo estuviera bien y no se perdiera nadie, y con buen sentido del humor, lo que hizo la visita más amena. Gracias por tu amabilidad, tu entusiasmo, y compartir tu conocimiento con nosotros, Víctor. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide Victor was outstanding, a true professional with extensive knowledge, always attentive to the group's needs and ensuring no one got lost, and with a great sense of humor, which made the tour even more enjoyable. Thank you for your kindness, your enthusiasm, and for sharing your knowledge with us, Victor. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 04 / 2026

Carlos Enrique

Huelva, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Perfecto, genial, excelente, gracias a Raúl aprendimos y comprendimos muchísimo de la historia del Vaticano, los Papas y los artistas que han contribuido en él. Se notaba que tenía total conocimiento de todo ello, su dedicación y su profesionalidad nos ayudó infinitamente. Volveremos seguro, esperamos que vuelva a ser Raúl nuestro guía. Translate this opinion into English.

Perfect, fantastic, excellent! Thanks to Raúl, we learned and understood so much about the history of the Vatican, the Popes, and the artists who have contributed to it. It was clear he had a complete understanding of everything, and his dedication and professionalism helped us immensely. We will definitely return, and we hope Raúl will be our guide again. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 30 / 2026

Monica

Querétaro, Mexico

I travelled with teenagers

Todo perfecto, la logística, la amabilidad y disposición del personal, se cumplió con el horario establecido y no hubo ningún contratiempo. Todo como una maquinaria con engranes. Rosa nuestra guía puffffff conoce Roma y toda su historia mejor que nadie, una mujer amable y carismática que habla del museos con una pasión que contagia, explica detalles, anécdotas y esto hace que la visita sea ESPECTACULAR!!!! GRACIAS ROSA, Roma no hubiera sido lo mismo sin conocerte y aprenderte. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was perfect: the logistics, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, the schedule was followed, and there were no setbacks. Everything ran like clockwork. Rosa, our guide—wow!—knows Rome and its history better than anyone. She's a kind and charismatic woman who speaks about the museums with contagious passion, explaining details and anecdotes, making the visit SPECTACULAR! THANK YOU, ROSA! Rome wouldn't have been the same without meeting you and learning from you. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 17 / 2026

Alberto Romero Benavides

Bilbao, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La visita es imprescindible pero está ciertamente muy masificada. Hay que tener mucha paciencia y resistencia a las aglomeraciones. En nuestro caso fuimos con Julieta nuestra guía que nos fue dando explicaciones mientras nos abríamos paso como podíamos sala tras sala. Todo mereció la pena por ver la capilla sixtina, sin embargo la experiencia quedó eclipsada por el poco civismo de la gente que no respeta las normas de silencio y de no grabar o sacar fotos. Translate this opinion into English.

The visit is a must, but it's definitely very crowded. You need a lot of patience and stamina for the crowds. In our case, we went with Julieta, our guide, who gave us explanations as we made our way through the rooms. It was all worth it to see the Sistine Chapel; however, the experience was overshadowed by the lack of consideration shown by some people who didn't respect the rules of silence and the prohibition against filming or taking photos. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 13 / 2026

Anonymous

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled by myself

Excelente la guía Marta, de Valencia, gran conocimiento y empatia con el grupo. Lamentablemente, no puedo decir lo mismo de Tourismotion. Me cambiaron el horario del tour. Al llegar, habían vuelto al horario original sin avisarme y no me permitieron hacerlo en el nuevo horario. Para no perder el ticket, tuve que perder otra actividad. Tenía solo 2 dias en Roma y estos cambios y la mala comunicación significaron perder tiempo y actividades ya planificadas. Mala experiencia con la organización.

Marta, our guide from Valencia, was excellent; she had great knowledge and empathy with the group. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about Tourismotion. They changed my tour time. When I arrived, they had reverted to the original schedule without notifying me and wouldn't let me participate at the new time. To avoid losing my ticket, I had to cancel another activity. I only had two days in Rome, and these changes and poor communication meant losing time and missed planned activities. A bad experience with the organization.

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Sentimos si la organización pudo haberse llevado mejor. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios con intención de mejorar. Translate this opinion into English.

We apologize if the organization could have been better. We appreciate and have taken note of your comments with the intention of improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 13 / 2026

Joaquin Pastor Ortiz

Benigànim, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La visita genial. Dirigida de manera magistral por Marta, que como yo es de la terreta, un 11/10 para ella. Mucho calor en los museos pero estamos en agosto, es lo que hay. Lo dicho excelente. La capilla sixtina es algo asombroso que hay que ver sí o sí en la vida. Translate this opinion into English.

The visit was fantastic. Masterfully led by Marta, who, like me, is from the region—11/10 for her! It was very hot in the museums, but it's August, so that's just how it is. Excellent, as I said. The Sistine Chapel is an amazing sight that you absolutely have to see in your lifetime. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 12 / 2026

Anna Rose

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestra guía fue Cristina, que aunque era italiana su español es muy claro y excelente. Muy maja, amable y carismática. El tour no fue pesado ni aburrido, todos los datos y curiosidades fueron muy interesantes y nos hicieron entender más de los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina. Lo recomiendo muchísimo, nos encantó Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide was Cristina, who, although Italian, spoke very clear and excellent Spanish. She was very nice, friendly, and charismatic. The tour wasn't tedious or boring; all the facts and interesting details were fascinating and helped us understand more about the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. I highly recommend it; we loved it! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 11 / 2026

Jose Maria

Málaga, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Al ser agosto hay demasiada gente y hace mucho calor. La guía lo ha hecho estupendamente y siempre buscando zonas de sombra. Al haber tanta afluencia de personas hay que ir muy rápido y es mucha información. Al principio se pierde mucho tiempo entre ir desde zona de quedada, guardar la cola ( va rápida ) y comenzar la visita. Pero la guía ha hecho un trabajo fantástico, solo que no acompaña el calor que sufrimos en agosto Translate this opinion into English.

Being August, it was very crowded and extremely hot. The guide did a fantastic job, always looking for shady spots. With so many people, you have to move very quickly, and there's a lot of information to cover. At the beginning, you lose a lot of time getting from the meeting point, waiting in line (which moves quickly), and finally starting the tour. But the guide did a fantastic job; it just couldn't handle the August heat. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 10 / 2026

Sergio

Salamanca, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La visita guiada por los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina fue magnífica. Nuestra guía, una chica valenciana atentísima en todo momento, nos ofreció explicaciones brillantes. Además, al conocer perfectamente nuestra cultura, creó una cercanía especial. ¡Una experiencia totalmente recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

The guided tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel was magnificent. Our guide, a very attentive young woman from Valencia, provided brilliant explanations. Moreover, her thorough knowledge of our culture created a special connection. A highly recommended experience! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 10 / 2026

Ivan

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Destacar la profesionalidad y buena calidad en las explicaciones de Julieta, la guía que nos atendió! Por poner una pega, y más centrado en las instalaciones del Vaticano, hace mucho calor y deberían instalar climatización en todas las zonas interiores por las que pasa la visita, al menos en agosto. Translate this opinion into English.

I must highlight the professionalism and high quality of Julieta's explanations, our guide! If I had to find fault, and this is more focused on the Vatican facilities, it would be that it's very hot and they should install air conditioning in all the indoor areas visited, at least in August. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 10 / 2026

David

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Tour muy interesante y ameno. Julieta es una excelente guía que se preocupa por explicar la historia, contexto y arquitectura romana. Se agradece que se detenga en detalles de la historia que te hacen comprender lo que habías leído con anterioridad. Translate this opinion into English.

A very interesting and enjoyable tour. Julieta is an excellent guide who takes the time to explain the history, context, and Roman architecture. It's appreciated that she dwells on historical details that help you understand what you've read beforehand. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 08 / 2026

Anonymous

Spain

Una visita increíble a los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina! Francesca, nuestra guía, lo hizo genial: explicó todo de una manera muy amena, cercana y entretenida. Se nota que conoce muchísimo y que disfruta explicando cada detalle La visita fue muy completa y, aunque fueron varias horas, se pasaron volando. Sin duda, una experiencia totalmente recomendable ¡Gracias, Francesca! Translate this opinion into English.

An incredible visit to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel! Francesca, our guide, was fantastic: she explained everything in a very engaging, friendly, and entertaining way. It's clear she knows a great deal and enjoys explaining every detail. The tour was very comprehensive, and although it lasted several hours, they flew by. Without a doubt, a highly recommended experience. Thank you, Francesca! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 06 / 2026

Elena

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

La guía (Valentina) excelente, para ella un 10!!, con mucho conocimiento del recorrido y lo que íbamos viendo. Desgraciadamente las altas temperaturas (con alerta roja) y que gran parte del recorrido no estuviese climatizado (parece que están cambiando los equipos de frío del los museos) lo que ha hecho que no pudiésemos estar a gusto y disfrutar más de la visita. Pero esto evidentemente no es culpa de la guía, que ha estado comprensiva y muy pendiente del bienestar del grupo Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide (Valentina) was excellent, a 10 out of 10 for her!! She had a great knowledge of the route and everything we were seeing. Unfortunately, the high temperatures (with a red alert) and the fact that much of the tour wasn't air-conditioned (it seems they're replacing the museums' cooling systems) meant we couldn't be as comfortable and enjoy the visit as we could have. But this is obviously not the guide's fault; she was understanding and very attentive to the group's well-being. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 06 / 2026

Citlali Ahuic

México, Mexico

I travelled with teenagers

Queremos agradecer y recomendar ampliamente a nuestra guía Cristina por el extraordinario recorrido que nos brindó en el Vaticano. Su explicación fue muy amena, clara e interesante, y en todo momento demostró un excelente dominio de la historia, el arte y cada detalle del lugar, haciendo que la experiencia fuera mucho más enriquecedora. Da gusto encontrarse con personas tan preparadas y apasionadas por lo que hacen. Ojalá en futuros recorridos nos sigan tocando guías con la misma capacitaciones Translate this opinion into English.

We want to thank and highly recommend our guide Cristina for the extraordinary tour she gave us in the Vatican. Her explanations were very engaging, clear, and interesting, and she consistently demonstrated an excellent command of history, art, and every detail of the site, making the experience much more enriching. It's a pleasure to encounter such well-prepared and passionate people. We hope to continue having guides with the same level of expertise on future tours. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 05 / 2026

Jaime López Rodríguez

Sevilla, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Excelente y lo recomiendo está actividad, tened a personas o guías como Verónica estupendo, de la forma que explica y lleva la actividad para hacernos entender la historia de cada elemento que compone los museos del Vaticano y Capilla Sixtina pues mucho mejor.La recomiendo sobretodo si es Verónica. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent and I recommend this activity, having people or guides like Verónica is wonderful, the way she explains and conducts the activity helps us understand the history of each element that makes up the Vatican museums and the Sistine Chapel even better. I especially recommend it if it's Verónica. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 23 / 2026

Rosmery

Lima, Peru

I travelled with my partner

Fue una experiencia muy buena y recomendable. La guía demostró un gran conocimiento sobre los Museos Vaticanos y la Capilla Sixtina, explicando cada lugar de forma clara, interesante y fácil de entender. Gracias a sus explicaciones pudimos apreciar mucho mejor la historia y el valor artístico de este lugar tan especial. El único aspecto que nos dejó con ganas de más fue el tiempo disponible para el recorrido, debido al horario de la visita tras la reprogramación acortó el tiempo. Translate this opinion into English.

It was a very good and highly recommended experience. The guide demonstrated extensive knowledge of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, explaining each area clearly, engagingly, and in an easy-to-understand way. Thanks to her explanations, we were able to appreciate the history and artistic value of this very special place much more. The only thing that left us wanting more was the time available for the tour, as the rescheduled start time was shorter. Opinion translated. Show original.

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