Enjoy the Vatican’s masterpieces on a guided tour
The Vatican is full of wealth and cultural heritage. It represents a must for anyone visiting Rome. Beyond religious belief, visiting the Vatican is an opportunity to admire unique masterpieces in the world. Although it occupies a small part of the Italian capital, just west of the Tiber River, it boasts a high concentration of works of art that require more than a few hours to visit. Walks Inside Rome, thanks to a historic partnership with the Vatican City, has for over 20 years welcomed and guided its guests through a series of different tours created to showcase the dynamic offerings of the Vatican, from ancient artifacts to modern collections. Once on a visit to Rome, be sure to contact us and book a tour with your very own Vatican private guide.
The smallest independent city-state in the world
It would take more than a lifetime to visit all of Rome, the historic city par excellence, so you have to choose what to see. Vatican City – declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982 – is one of those places that you cannot miss.
Visiting the Vatican means discovering that in the heart of the Eternal City, an open-air museum for the beauty it offers, lies the smallest independent country in the world, the main seat of the Catholic Church and the state where the Pope lives. Vatican City, with its 44 hectares and about a thousand inhabitants, was born on 11 February 1929 following agreements stipulated between the Church and the Italian State, the so-called Lateran Pacts, which put an end to years of complex relations, as the consequence of the birth of the new Italian State and the choice of Rome (1870) as the capital. Thus, it became necessary to give the papacy, which had already recognized international sovereignty, its state of being able to reign.
Are you coming to Rome for the first time, maybe next Christmas, you don’t speak Italian and you only have a few days? Take one of our private and customizable Vatican tours.
Access the Vatican’s most popular attractions with your Vatican private guide
There are many reasons to consider a guided tour of Rome a solution for a successful short stay in the Italian capital. Whether you are Catholic or not, enjoying the richness of the architecture, artifacts, and mystical corners present all over the Vatican is an unforgettable experience for adults and children.
A tour of the Vatican, accompanied by your private Vatican guide, will allow you to visit not only its iconic treasures but also its hidden gems. Discover St. Peter’s Basilica and its dome, the papal treasures of Vatican Museums with the marvelous Sistine Chapel, the magnificent papal palaces and the lush landscaped gardens, as well as alternative areas such as Castel Sant’Angelo and the Borgo district. Learn of the history, architecture, and political life of Vatican City between anecdotes, data curious, and details of sculptures or paintings little known by tourists.
- Visiting the Vatican Museums during a stay in Rome is inevitable, and to make the most of it, we recommend taking a guided tour. The place is so big that you can easily lose your mind. You will waste no time choosing the halls and museums you want to see as your specialized guide will lead you to the most unmissable halls and museums.
- Part of the Vatican Museums, and often the main motivation for visiting, is the Sistine Chapel. Welcoming between 10 and 20,000 visitors each day, Michelangelo’s masterpiece is a truly memorable and emblematic centerpiece of the Vatican. With photos prohibited and silence required, onlookers dedicate their complete attention to the stunning frescoes dating back to the 16th century that retrace scenes from the Bible.
- St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most visited places in the world – and above all one of the symbols of the city of Rome – houses the Holy See and therefore represents the most important religious center of Christianity. Both inside and out, every detail has been designed and created to symbolize something: the facade, the main altar inside… everything is simply breathtaking. Today this is where the main liturgies are celebrated, especially during major religious holidays such as Easter or Christmas, ceremonies that bring together thousands of faithful. Access is free but the architecture of the place is so rich and impressive that without a guide you would appreciate it much less.
Visits to symbolic places in the Vatican are truly rewarding and should be part of your Rome travel schedule. That’s why it is essential to hire a private guide.
Unmissable guided tours of Vatican City with Walks Inside Rome
Walks Inside Rome is a travel agency located in Rome that since 1999 has been specializing in various exciting, engaging, and educational guided tours and day trips in Rome and other Italy destinations.
We are an official Vatican guide. In small groups of 10-12 people, with your English-speaking and family-friendly licensed guide you can explore the exceptional collection of the Vatican before the general opening that guarantees personalized attention. In addition, to benefiting from a skip-the-line entrance ticket that will save you hours of waiting, you will also be given all the historical and cultural information essential to understanding the history of the place. Priceless art meets intriguing history to create this once-in-a-lifetime experience, all at your fingertips, all waiting to be explored.
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Are you a lover of history, and art and would you like to take full advantage of what the Vatican has to show you? Benefit from the expert knowledge of our local guides and discover all the secrets of Vatican City. To check out our catalog of tours and experiences, visit our website or contact us directly. We look forward to meeting you soon so we can explore Italy together!
