Vatican Family Tour (vip entrance) Story Telling guides
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Vatican Family Tour (vip entrance) Story Telling guides
By Angel Tours Rome
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Ages 11-99
Duration: 3–4 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Start:
- Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, ItalyI can be found holding a light brown Umbrella with pics of Angels on it directly across the street from the Vatican museums entrance, close to Cafe Vaticano. Everyone knows us just ask around
End:- Saint Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120I leave you inside St Peters Basilica so that you can walk around and enjoy your own time to climb the dome or just watch out for cute nuns or priests
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111281P3- Most travelers can participate
- We are very good with disabled travelers since my Mother is disabled so I know how it feels
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111281P3
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- Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, ItalyI can be found holding a light brown Umbrella with pics of Angels on it directly across the street from the Vatican museums entrance, close to Cafe Vaticano. Everyone knows us just ask around
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- Piazza San Pietro, 00120I leave you inside St Peters Basilica so that you can walk around and enjoy your own time to climb the dome or just watch out for cute nuns or priests
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- lindapF4479XA0 contributionsA Great Way to See Rome!We got to see more of the sights than we would have on our own, and the knowledgable tour guide gave us lots of interesting information!Written October 19, 2024
- vaw3000 contributionsAmazing Colloseum TourOur guided tour of the Collosseum, organised by Angel tours and guided by Rosa , was amazing . Rosa was so knowledgeable and provided us with so much information. There was a lot of walking and climbing steps so this is not a tour for people with mobility issues. It was fabulous to have everything taken care of in regards to tickets, getting in and knowing where to go and how to avoid the crowds . Angel tours organised 3 tours for us - this one, a golf cart and The Vatican . All were exceptional . We couldn't be happier !Written October 17, 2024
- vaw3000 contributionsFabulous Tour of VaticanOur guided tour with Valeria , organised by Angel Tours was wonderful . Valeria was so knowledgeable and it was fabulous to have someone to manage everything for us - tickets , quick and easy entrance and just guiding us around. Be prepared for hours of walking . This tour is not for people with mobility issues but we just loved it !Written October 17, 2024
- vaw3000 contributionsDo the Golf Cart Tour !This tour was fabulous . Angela's communication leading up to it was wonderful and Flavio, our golf cart tour guide was funny and knowledgeable . Loved it . Great way to get a quick overview of major attractions .Written October 17, 2024
- boncharle0 contributionsAwesome way to see the sights.We met Flavio at the meeting place (Harry's Bar) just before 9 AM and started our four-hour golf cart tour. It was such a great way to get an overview of the city in the day time. We had been to Rome several times but this tour was new to us and helped us with the layout of Rome. It whisked us to the premier spots (Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and many Piazza’s. We stopped at the overlook of Rome at the Giancarlo. I also want to mention that we had a person with mobility issues and this tour was great for them. Can't recommend enough and Flavio was great!Written October 16, 2024
- boncharle0 contributionsGreat introductory evening walking tour of Rome.Heart of Rome tour. We have done this tour many times over the years with Angel tours. It is always a great way to start our Rome visit and we do it on the first night we arrive. This tour is gives a wonderful introduction to the center of Rome. A leisurely 2+ hour downhill walk from the Spanish Steps, passing the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Campo di Fiori. We had Danielle for our guide, who was great! I learn more every time I take this tour. I love that Angel tours uses Art or History majors as English-speaking guides, and they give us so much information. Our tour ended near the “Trastevere” section of Rome and we found a great little restaurant for dinner.Written October 16, 2024
- CLoretta80 contributionsExtremely worthwhile tour - highly recommendMy husband and I were gifted a your with Angel Tours for our visit to Rome, specifically the Colosseum and the Forum. Wow, what an experience! Our tour guide, Rosa was not only very knowledgable and clearly an expert, she was extremely accommodating (I was 22 weeks pregnant at the time of the tour) and personable. Rosa taught us so much while making the tour fun. Highly recommend. Thank you Rosa and Angel Tours!Written October 6, 2024
- Daydream8009850 contributionsSave Your StepsAngela. I wanted to let you know how wonderful Flavio was with my golf cart tour yesterday he took such good care of me. I have great difficulty walking and he took me in and out of 20+ points of interest, laughing, joking, and taking pictures all the way I can highly recommend Flavio and Angel Tours.Written October 2, 2024
- lcathey19610 contributionsIntegrity Matters!!!!We had a very unfortunate experience with our tour guide Hadi, in which he was very late to start the tour and then did not give us the advertised experience. But the Angel Tours team, specifically Sean and Angela, handled it so professionally and kindly! They immediately addressed the problems and issued us a full refund. We would absolutely take another tour with Angel Tours when we return to Rome!Written October 2, 2024
- lauriee8020 contributionsFabulous Guides to Vatican and Colosseum!We booked these tickets months in advance and Angela always responded quickly and kept in touch with us. Our historian for the Vatican was Katia and for the Colosseum and forum it was Rosa. Both were very knowledgeable and spent a lot of time with us in a nice slow pace. They were both wonderful guides and I would definitely use Angel Tours again!Written October 2, 2024
- X4402MCkatherined0 contributionsAn overview of RomeA wonderful way to get an overview of the flavor of Rome. Covered a lot dog ground and got some interesting historical bits.Written October 2, 2024
- helensX7578SV0 contributionsExcellent!Ricardo was excellent so knowledgeable and fun we had a great time enjoyed it so much! Highly recommend! He also speaks great English! So much fun seeing Rome in a golf cart!Written September 28, 2024
- 473evairc0 contributionsAn Exceptional Florence City Center Tour with Angel ToursOur tour of Florence’s city center with Angel Tours was truly an unforgettable experience. From the start, our guide brought the city's rich history and stunning architecture to life, making every stop engaging and insightful. We were immediately in awe at the breathtaking **Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo)**, with its iconic dome designed by Brunelleschi. Standing in front of such a monumental structure while hearing about its fascinating construction was a highlight of the tour. Angel’s passion for Florence’s art and architecture shone through, especially as we strolled through **Piazza della Signoria**, admiring the magnificent statues and learning about the powerful Medici family. Another standout was the visit to **Ponte Vecchio**, Florence’s famous medieval bridge lined with jewelry shops. Angel shared the bridge’s history and its importance to the city, adding a layer of depth we wouldn’t have gotten on our own. We also loved exploring the quieter corners of the city, such as the **Oltrarno district**, known for its artisan workshops and charming streets, a side of Florence many tourists miss. Of course, no tour of Florence would be complete without immersing ourselves in the city’s Renaissance art. Angel took us through the history of the **Uffizi Gallery** and gave fantastic insights into the works of masters like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, even though we didn’t enter the museum. Throughout the tour, Angel offered great recommendations for local eateries and gelato spots, and made the history of Florence come alive in a way that was both fun and informative. Whether it was discussing **Piazza della Repubblica** or the small hidden gems scattered throughout the city, Angel’s knowledge and enthusiasm made this tour stand out. For anyone wanting to explore Florence’s heart with a passionate and knowledgeable guide, Angel Tours is a must. It’s the perfect way to experience the beauty, history, and charm of this remarkable city!Written September 15, 2024
- R8390WSlindae0 contributionsGolf Cart Tour Around RomeOur guide Hadi was very knowledgeable about the historic sites around Rome. We saw many churches and neighborhoods that we wouldn't have seen on our own. I highly recommend Angel Tours & Hadi as your guide!Written September 15, 2024
- Deb V0 contributionsAmazing AmsterdamOur tour was a walking tour of Amsterdam with Aarre. He was fantastic, very informative and fun! He has a true passion about Amsterdam and portrayed that very well in his superb knowledge of the city and its history. We highly recommend this tour and tour guide!Written September 14, 2024
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Joe S
23 contributions
Best part of our stay in Roma. Valeria was our guide and she was tremendous - passion and excitement for the Vatican poured out of her. She was helpful, answered our questions, and tailored the tour to our interests. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Skipping the line is a must - unless you want to wait the 3-4 hours to get in without it. Don’t visit Roma without doing this tour!
Written April 25, 2024
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I agree with you Joe the Vatican is the Most visited place and everybody who comes to Rome wants to do this tour which is extremely amazing , and we always offer the VIP fast entry tickets to skip the lines .
Valeria is one of our best Historian especially the Vatican Tour she is very knowledgeable and that what makes the tour interesting .
Thanks , Sean , T .
Written April 25, 2024
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Glenn D
Fort Worth, TX114 contributions
The tour was great! Lara was right on time and the 6 of us traveling together were the entire group. Lara was very knowledgeable about everything we saw and knew just where to take us to maximize our experience. We highly recommend Lara and Angel Tours!
Written October 11, 2022
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thanks very very much for this, I am sure she is going to love the review when she sees it and make sure to join us again
Sean T
Written October 12, 2022
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DavidGrahamNI
Newry, UK12 contributions
We had the most wonderful tour with Marina. She was so personable, knowledgeable and informative.
The tour was just long enough to see all the main areas that we wanted to see, but it flew by - even our 3 teens enjoyed it!
I cannot imagine any other tour being better than this one - it was just perfect!
The tour was just long enough to see all the main areas that we wanted to see, but it flew by - even our 3 teens enjoyed it!
I cannot imagine any other tour being better than this one - it was just perfect!
Written March 11, 2024
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so nice to read this, and that we even engaged the teens. that is appreciated
thanks again Sean T
Written March 14, 2024
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Linda E
Lancaster County, PA201 contributions
Our tour guide, Rosa was awesome!
She was very knowledgeable about the Vatican & Rome.
Rosa was very kind & caring with my husband who had some mobility issues. She helped him navigate all the stairs & found short cuts for us to take. She even made sure we were able to find a taxi on the pouring rain to get back to our hotel safely.
I highly recommend Angel Tours & ask for Roda as your guide!
She was very knowledgeable about the Vatican & Rome.
Rosa was very kind & caring with my husband who had some mobility issues. She helped him navigate all the stairs & found short cuts for us to take. She even made sure we were able to find a taxi on the pouring rain to get back to our hotel safely.
I highly recommend Angel Tours & ask for Roda as your guide!
Written September 13, 2024
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Rosa really is special and I am glad that I have her on board. Thanks for this lovely review and make sure to book with me in other cities too.
Thanks again
Sean T
Written September 14, 2024
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Thomas R
Dublin, Ireland13 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
I travel a lot and have been on so many boring tours, but Angel Tours are so different. They prioritise storytelling and humour so you're not just listening to dates and facts. On the Vatican tour we were guided by Marina who was a very sweet and funny lady who kept our small group constantly engaged. I really don't know how we would've gotten around the Vatican on our own without a guide, as she brought our small group through all the highlights - we learned about the way so many different elements impacted on Michelangelo's art, the unification of Italy, Court intrigues, and so many tiny things like where the croissant came from, how perspective tricks work in tapestry/paintings.
On the Coliseum tour I was guided by Brandon, who is a really charming and easy going guy. When we met as a group, he was joking with everyone and giving us all advice. His Coliseum tour was unique in that he not only talked about the way it was in the Roman period, but the many strange ways it was used after the fall of the empire. There were, again, so many tiny funny stories that kept us all engaged - colourful details that have stuck with me, like about the sailors who operated the huge sail above it, or how it isn't even the Coliseum but the Flavian Amphitheatre.
Their office is a delight to deal with too. I was running late for the Vatican tour and the administrator, Tatjana, was able to whatsapp easily back and forth to make sure we got in ok. I've had tours in the past where I just get a 'press 1 to talk to ...' machine, but Tatjana made sure we were listened to and was very prompt in her responses
On the Coliseum tour I was guided by Brandon, who is a really charming and easy going guy. When we met as a group, he was joking with everyone and giving us all advice. His Coliseum tour was unique in that he not only talked about the way it was in the Roman period, but the many strange ways it was used after the fall of the empire. There were, again, so many tiny funny stories that kept us all engaged - colourful details that have stuck with me, like about the sailors who operated the huge sail above it, or how it isn't even the Coliseum but the Flavian Amphitheatre.
Their office is a delight to deal with too. I was running late for the Vatican tour and the administrator, Tatjana, was able to whatsapp easily back and forth to make sure we got in ok. I've had tours in the past where I just get a 'press 1 to talk to ...' machine, but Tatjana made sure we were listened to and was very prompt in her responses
Written July 29, 2019
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I love what you wrote and your passion to write with such detail, it says a lot. Tatjana truly is a a wonder for us all here in Rome and all the other cities we operate in. Thanks very much for your review
Sean T
To Carry An Angel
Written November 4, 2021
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Michael H
10 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Our angel tours tour of the Vatican with our tremendously knowledgeable and dedicated guide Valeria was a period of time in our lifetimes we will never ever forget. Her knowledge and devotion to her craft made our tour out of this world.. I cried twice, completely overwhelmed by the experience of what we were witness to and her delivery of the experience made our tour profoundly special and super enjoyable! Valeria is a guide of extraordinary knowledge and passion for the history that the Vatican City is rich with .. and we can’t forget her kindness in leading us to an amazing gelato spot for a delicious treat! We can recommend the angel tours tour experience.. the guides are unreal!! Valeria you are a blessing and complete treasure to anyone lucky enough to enjoy a tour with you!
Written May 3, 2024
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thats really really sweet of you to write this and Valeria will be thrilled as am I.
it sounds like you understood the history and culture which makes it worth while for all of us.
thanks for taking the time and for your appreciation
thanks again Sean T
The Dark Side of Rome
Written May 4, 2024
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James R
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
Great tour of the Vatican museums and basilica with Valeria. She kept the kids engaged over 3 hours. Recommended.
Written November 7, 2023
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indeed Valeria is great, and kids do love her tours
I am glad that you wrote this review she will love reading it thanks again
Sean T
Written January 7, 2024
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Clients left hanging
1 contribution
Dec 2021
We had a Vatican tour booked with Angel Tours on December 3, 2021 but nobody showed up. We showed up to the exact location given in your instructions, but no one ever arrived. We tried to contact them but there was no answer, and we have heard nothing since. Luckily, there was another tour company there and we were able to book something through them last minute. We had a very nice tour with them, although it did cost about 35 Euros more than what we had booked through Angel. I had a friend recommend Angel Tours based upon his experience a few years ago, but I guess things have changed.
Written December 11, 2021
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Hi Josh
you made a booking through my website, then I wrote an email with a very important question so since you did not reply to that email I assumed that you had no interest in the booking. You admitted through personal communication after that you missed that email, so we had no booking confirmed since you did not communicate with us before the tour. That is such a pity because my historians would have appreciated a tour as they ave been out of work for so long during this pandemic. I think this review is unfair and that its unfair of you leave it there despite our communication.
If I made an online booking to meet you at your law office and then you emailed me with some questions to which I didnt reply I do believe that would consider that I had lost interest and perhaps gone with another firm. It is a very rare thing for me to leave my customers high and dry like that, I do a very good job and feel unfairly treated by you. In short you had no booking with us. Sean T
Written January 12, 2022
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Rafael Bellucci
Marilia, SP3 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
My mother, my girlfriend and I really enjoyed the tour with Angel Tours. The guiders Silvia and Nacho are very friendly and were always looking after everybody in the group to ensure we have a great experience visiting the Vatican.
It was an amazing day!
It was an amazing day!
Written November 4, 2019
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Thanks for your review I will show them your kind words
Sean
Written November 5, 2019
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Hanoi S
3 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Our tour guide, Silvia, was amazing and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed it and had a great experience learning about art and history at the Vatican Museum and St Peter’s Basilica. Also had a wonderful time at the Coliseum tour with Flavio, who shared many stories about Roman times! The service booking both tours was excellent and greatly appreciate the team going above and beyond to meet our needs. The staff is very friendly and accommodating!!
Written October 19, 2019
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Silvia is with us years I will let her see this now, although she knows she is professional she still loves feedback
thanks very much
Sean T
Written October 24, 2019
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Hi, can I do the family tour with 3 children pls? 8, 6 and 4. we are around tues 27th to Friday 30th?
Thanks!
Written July 29, 2019
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