Private tour in Rome Carlo V

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

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Carlo V.

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Buongiorno I'm Carlo, I am a licensed tour guide, born and raised in Rome, 100% Roman! I'm new on Toursbylocals. com but I have more than 20 years of experience in travel and tourism industry. I am fond of history, art and archaeology. . . soccer, swimming and hiking are my other passions. I love Italian food (especially roman pasta), I'm very lucky becouse I grown up eating dishes coocked by the best chef ever. . . my Mum, even my wife is not bad. . . ! I love sharing my knowledge and my love for Rome with my guests and help them to discover must-see sites but also hidden gems of my beloved city. I'm also a passionate and experienced traveler, whenever I can I plan a new trip, I know what travellers need and the importance of finding a knowledgeable local guide. I offer tours and unique local experiences open to everyone, first time visitors, repeat visitors, from solo travellers to big families and to people of all ages, If you are in Rome for few hours or a whole week check out my tours and pick the one that best fits your needs, anyway all my tours can be 100% personalized! I'm ready to provide you fresh insights that only a local guide knows. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me. Hope to see you soon in Rome A Presto Carlo Licensed Tour Guide of Rome and Italy Official Guide of the Vatican Museums Licensed Tour Leader Early Christian Archaeology Diploma (Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology) Tourism Marketing and Management Diploma

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Overview of your Rome tour

The Vatican city state is the smallest country in the world, discover its treasures with this half day tour! We will start the tour visiting the Vatican Museums, where masterpieces collected by the Popes, throughout the centuries, are displayed: Roman sculptures, ancient mosaics, fresco paintings made by the most important and famous Italian artists such as Raphael and Michelangelo and much more. . . Than we will visit the Amazing Sistine Chapel painted by Michelangelo, where still today Conclave (election of the Pope take place). From the Sistine we will take advantage of the exclusive short cut to reach St. Peter's Basilica (without waiting in line) and discover the largest Church and one of the holiest Christian sites in the world. As an official guide of the Vatican, I will be happy to guide you throughout the rooms, galleries and courtyards showing you all the highlights and telling you all the stories behind masterpieces and artists who made them. Book Now or if you need more information contact me!

Recent Reviews

Hilary S.United States
May 2026

OUTSTANDING! Carlos was one of the best guides I ever had. He was detailed and engaging. The three hours flew by. He is incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. I learned an enormous amount and enjoyed his talk immensely. I highly recommend him! It was worth every penny.

Jerry L.
November 2025

Carlo was outstanding. Very knowledgeable would highly recommend

Roni R.United States
August 2025

This review is from my daughter whom I booked the tour for: I would 💯 recommend Carlo for ANY tour he does! My husband, sister and brother-in-law were on our joint honeymoon and we had THE best tour with Carlo! Not only was he exceptional knowledgeable about the Vatican (and very prepared with reference materials for us to look at), but he was SO passionate about it as well which made the tour even more exciting! I tore my meniscus 3 weeks before left making my movements slower than normal and he was wonderful pacing us where i wasn't overworking my knee, finding the routes with less steep steps, etc. We learned a lot and really enjoyed our time at the Vatican! He made finding him easy and gave us our space and time when we were in the Sistine Chapel so we could really soak it all in. I would not hesitate to recommend this wonderful guide for your tour of the Vatican !

Jacqueline G.United States
August 2025

Carlo was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. Very good tour!

Emily N.United States
September 2024

Carlo was absolutely exceptional! My husband and I were in Rome for the first time for our honeymoon and we had never done a tour, or anything like it. Our experience with Carlo exceeded our expectations! He is incredibly friendly and personable, and made us feel at ease immediately. Not only is he clearly an expert about - what seemed like - ALL of Roman history, but his passion for the subject is obvious. This, plus his natural story telling ability kept us so engaged as he guided us through the Vatican. My husband is not much of a history buff, but Carlo's tour style definitely captivated him. Will be requesting Carlo for any future tours by local tours that we take in the future!

Connie B.
July 2024

Carlo was amazing. Very knowledgeable and made our day at the Vatican very enjoyable and informative. Client: JoAnn Morrison

Your Rome tour itinerary

- Pinacoteca Courtyard - Pius Clementine Museum - Laocoon Group - Belvedere Torso - Gallery of the Candelabra - Gallery of the Tapestries - Gallery of the Maps - Sistine Chapel - St. Peter's Square - St. Peter's Basilica - Pietà by Michelangelo - Bernini's Baldaquin * In order to buy the tickets (no refundable) I need the full name and age of all the participants, tickets are Nominative (personal and non-transferable) visitors IDs will be checked at the entrance. ** Sistine​ ​Chapel and St. Peter's​ ​Basilica are sacred places, (MIGHT​ BE​ ​SUBJECT​ ​TO​ ​LAST-MINUTE AND UNPREDICTABLE​ ​CLOSURES) ***If you have a disability or reduced mobility, please let me know in advance so I can better plan your tour. Dress code Entry to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica is permitted only to appropriately dressed visitors. Low cut or sleeveless clothing, shorts, miniskirts are not allowed.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a Walking Tour, be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes Please let me know if you have any mobility issues.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Skip-the-line tickets, please remember to send me a list with the full names and DOB of all the partecipants
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. As soon as you book the tour I will share a link to send me the amount for the "skip the line" Vatican tickets (starting from 50 euros per person according to tickets availability)*** In order to buy the tickets (no refundable) I need the full name and age of all the participants, tickets are Nominative (personal and non-transferable) visitors IDs will be checked at the entrance.I can arrange and hire a transportation service on Luxury Air-Con vehicle from/to Cruise Ship Port, Airport and Hotel with extra fee.
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Meeting location

99 Viale Vaticano, Roma, Lazio, 00165, Italy

ByGuide: Viale Vaticano 99 close to Tmark Hotel Vaticano, I'll hold a sign with your name on it.

Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
Religious Sites
History
Tour reference number
1025710
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour in Rome is perfect for travellers who want to explore the Vatican's highlights with a knowledgeable guide. It's ideal for those interested in art, history, and culture, as well as families, seniors, and individuals with mobility concerns, as the tour is wheelchair accessible and kid-friendly. With Carlo V. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the Vatican's treasures.

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