Vatican Highlights, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica | Private Tour Reviews

Highlight of our trip

Our tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica was the highlight of our recent trip to Rome, Umbria, and Tuscany. Our LivTours guide, Oksana was the prefect host! Her warm personality made this tour a truly memorable experience. Oksana’s extensive knowledge of Art History was very impressive. She pointed out and provided the historical background to so many features that we would have simply passed by without noticing. Anyone who is lucky enough to have Oksana guide their private tour is in for a real treat!

Everything was Perfect

We walked straight past a massive queue and were inside within minutes. That alone was worth it, but the depth of information from our guide made it even better.

Expert Guide

Even though the Vatican was busy, our guide Lucia seemed to know all the quieter corners and best angles for photos. It felt more personal than I imagined it could.

LivTours Delivers Again

I’ve used LivTours in Florence and Venice, so booking with them for the Vatican was a no-brainer. Once again, they delivered an exceptional experience with top-notch service.

Great for First-Time Visitors

This was my first trip to Rome and I’m so glad I booked this tour. It made navigating such a massive place simple, and I could actually enjoy the beauty instead of worrying about logistics.

Flawless Organisation

From meeting at the entrance to the final goodbye in St. Peter’s Square, everything ran smoothly. We saw more in three hours than I managed in a full day when I visited years ago.

The Sistine Chapel in Peace

We timed it perfectly thanks to our guide, arriving at the Sistine Chapel before the thickest crowds. It’s impossible to put into words what it’s like to look up and see Michelangelo’s work in person.

Beautiful Morning in Rome

We booked the early slot and it was a brilliant decision. Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and gorgeous light streaming through the windows.

Worth it all

Even though it was peak tourist season, we felt like we had breathing space the whole time. The skip-the-line entrance alone made me glad we booked privately.

Perfect Pace for Our Group

We had four adults and my elderly father with us, and the pacing worked really well. Breaks were spaced nicely and we never felt left behind, even with the summer crowds.