Vatikan, Sixtinische Kapelle & Petersdom: Ohne Anstehen

Horrible experience - whatever you do, do not use this tour company. Due to a mistake on their end, our entire group was not able to actually "skip the line" and go directly into St. Peter's after the Vatican museum. The tour guide had the incorrect list of names and therefore Vatican security did not allow us to enter through the direct passage indoors. Instead we had to leave the Vatican museum, and wait outside in the regular security line in scorching heat and eventual torrential downpour with the public who didn't purchase tickets. Had I known I would have to wait in line outside, I would have never spent $500+ dollars to "skip the line". No apology or refund was made by the company. Crooks.

Our tour of the Vatican Museum was an absolute highlight, and it wouldn't have been nearly as special without our guide. We were unfortunately running late, but our guide was remarkably patient, understanding, and waited on us without making us feel rushed or stressed at all. Once we joined, their depth of knowledge was simply extraordinary. They brought the history, art, and stories of the Vatican to life in a way we never could have experienced on our own, answering all our questions with incredible insight and passion. If you are visiting the Vatican, having a guide this knowledgeable and accommodating makes all the difference. Highly recommended

The time spent with Frederina, my guide was just what I wanted! I have been at the audience of the pope that morning, and not a great deal of time in between the audience and the tour. That’s how I planned it. I had a quick bite, charged my phone and walked to the meeting point. Finding the meeting point was the most challenging- but figured it out with the help of the office. When I mentioned, I really wanted a female guide to gain a woman’s perspective, they accommodated that request! It was worth the investment 100%! Frederina moved at a great pace, did not have a canned presentation, accommodated all my questions and spend time where I really wanted to spend, ie, Rafael’s School of Athens piece was one I was very interested in. I really appreciate it at the beginning. She spent a lot of time in the courtyard in front of the panels that depict the Sistine Chapel. It’s a place of quiet and you can’t take photos so you really appreciated learning before entering the sacred space.