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In 2006 we began as a group of young and energetic Rome enthusiasts hoping to find a way to share our passion for this wonderful city with people from all over the world. We created a team made up of insider experts, savvy local guides and specialists in food, art and culture, developing what we believe is the most personal and authentic approach to tourism on the market. We’re all about enhancing the experience for you, the customer, because we used to be just like you – foreigners in this beautiful city, with high expectations on how we wanted to experience it. We genuinely want you to gain unforgettable, stress-free, local insight on your visit. So forget what you know about the typical commercial ‘tour guide’ with a raised umbrella and a rehearsed speech – let us show you the real heart of Italy and ensure you fall in love with this country, just as we have! - The What a Life Tours team
Vatican City, Lazio, Italy
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Skip-the-Line Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group

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Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour: Small Group with Breakfast

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VIP After-Hours Vatican Museums by Night Tour with Sistine Chapel

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Colosseum Private Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

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2–3 hours
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Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor & Roman Forum | Semi-Private

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Amy C
Mandeville, Louisiana10 contributions
Small group Sistine Chapel and Vatican tour
Sep 2022
The best way to tour a museum and church filled with so much art history is with an art historian. Frederica did a beautiful job sharing so much background information and showing us so many highlights in just three hours! (I could have spent days with her - there was so much more to see and explore.) our group of six (supposed to be ten but four were no-shows) was able to enjoy the pope’s apartment with frescoes by Raphael as well as the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica, and a beautiful assortment of other art and architecture in the Vatican Museum.
Written September 30, 2022
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Anna G
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Great experience!
Mar 2023 • Couples
This was our first time ever doing a guided tour and we didn’t know what to expect! However we absolutely loved it and really enjoyed ourselves. We had Eugene as our tour guide, he was very informative and seemed to genuinely love what he was doing which we believe made us enjoy the tour even more. He was also very funny and seemed to care about all of the group he was leading. This made us feel very comfortable and we really enjoyed our day 😊
Written March 19, 2023
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Eva M
Heraklion, Greece97 contributions
must do once in a lifetime
Aug 2021 • Friends
We have just finished our 4 h tour on the Vatican museums with Elaine from « What A Life Tours » and it was absolutely amazing! Apart from the beauty of the exhibits themselves Elaine was so helpful to present an interesting view of the place with many hidden « gems » and tips and I also loved how passionate she was about what she does and that was so exciting and beautiful. I totally recommend to visit the museums with the help of a guide because otherwise you may lose some very interesting facts and information about it. I also loved how much Greek art we had the opportunity to see there! Totally it worth a visit !
Written August 12, 2021
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Thank you very much for sharing! Kind regards, Maria
Written November 27, 2021
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Kelly J
Australia2 contributions
Amazing!
Oct 2022 • Couples
We recently booked the Vatican Early Access to Vatican museum, Sistine chapel, St Peter’s Basilica. We booked through Get your Guide app.
This tour is 100% worth the money.
Our guide Carlota was phenomenal. Her knowledge was incredible, and her explanations of the history of the Vatican were perfect for us who had minimal knowledge about the Vatican.
She kept the tour light hearted and so interesting.
3 hours seemed long, but it flew by. The early access was great, the general public line was incredibly long and it was nice to be able to skip that.
Without this tour, especially Carlota, we would’ve had no idea and missed a lot in the Vatican.
100% can recommend this tour to any first timers in Rome!
Written October 12, 2022
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Tessa B
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Elaine and Marcello made our Rome trip incredible!
Mar 2023 • Family
We had Elaine for a Vatican Museum tour and Marcello for an underground Colosseum tour and both were fantastic! They both gave us rich and nuanced history and facts throughout and shared their own research and experiences. I would recommend booking these experiences for the beginning of your trip as they are thorough and in depth with the biggest sightseeing attractions in Rome and we left knowing what to go see after. Thank you Elaine and Marcello for answering all of our questions and providing an entertaining experience packed with information we could never find on our own or pull together. They both also spoke highly about What a Life Tours and we were thrilled to skip the lines and see exclusive rooms with the passes they organize. The small group size (one ended up being a private tour!) allowed us to get the most out of our tours. We would totally book again!
Written March 15, 2023
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Great tour with Manuela
Mar 2023 • Couples
This was a fantastic tour! The tour guide, Manuela, is an art historian and it shows. She knows the Vatican museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peters Basilica very well. The buildings, history, and art were explained well, and you can tell she is passionate about it all. The tour was moved along at a good pace, we got to see the highlights and everything along the way. It's an unforgettable and moving experience. Don't try to see the Vatican without a tour. It was the "slow season" and they had a 3 hour wait for those in the non-tour ticket line. This tour is worth it. I highly recommend it!
Written March 16, 2023
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Marc S
Phoenix, AZ4 contributions
Simply the best private tour - truly special
Mar 2022
I'm not one to review normally, but our experience with "What a life tours" was phenomenal. To Joseph, I can't thank you enough for the last minute booking and accommodating our unique request to have a tour guide speak English and Spanish. To Daniela, thank you so much for an amazing 2 day experience. We can't thank you enough and you made our trip to Rome even more special.

To those looking to book a tour of Rome, we did a 2 day private tour with Daniela, who was the most knowledgable tour guide we have ever met. Day 1, we walked around Rome starting at the Colosseum and stopping at all of the major sites, but also, sites that aren't well known. Day 2 we did a private tour of Vatican City which was incredible - St. Basilica is simply breathtaking along with the Sistine Chapel.

Overall, if you are looking for a tour in Rome, I can't recommend "What a life tour" enough and especially Daniela. To accommodate our private group last minute and speak English and Spanish, I will forever be grateful. It felt like a friend was walking us around their city with us and knew ever inch of the city. Truly special!
Written March 19, 2022
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Dear Marc, we appreciate very much that you took the time to register, and share your feedback on your private tours booked via the official website of What a Life Tours. Daniela is one of the best tour guides in Rome, her knowledge is truly impressive. You see, the best guides are the ones who have knowledge but who can also make those little adjustments that make a tour a friendly experience. Those are the kinds of guides who tour for us! We ourselves want your trip to Rome to be memorable and a pleasant experience to tell others. Thanks again and hope to see you again in Rome! Kind regards, Maria
Written March 23, 2022
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AmyKC
Markleville, IN6 contributions
Skipping the Vatican line- breakfast included!
Oct 2022 • Couples
Elaine was great! Very patient with us and the high season crowds. She brought us through the best of what the world’s second largest museum has to offer with humor and insight. Breakfast for this early departure tour was delicious and super helpful. I cannot recommend highly enough.

Also, the quick tour through the highlights of the Vatican modern art collection was a much welcome surprise.
Written October 15, 2022
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Grace T
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Excellent tour
Apr 2022 • Couples
We did a full day private tour with Tonia. We had a perfect day. She was knowledgeable and tailored our day/pace/activities to us and our interests. Tonia made the day incredibly enjoyable as she was easy to connect with. Tonia was excellent at maneuvering through overly crowded areas while still making sure we saw everything Rome had to offer. Great experience all around!
Written April 20, 2022
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Sarah K
Somerville, MA3 contributions
Great tour of the Vatican with Laura
Apr 2023 • Couples
We booked a private, early morning tour of the Vatican. Our tour guide Laura was wonderful. She was incredibly knowledgeable and taught us an immense amount about the history and art of the Vatican and St. Peter’s. She was also such a warm and lovely person that it was incredibly pleasant to spend four hours with her. I recommend requesting a tour with her if you are able.
Written May 12, 2023
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