A visit to the Vatican, specifically the Vatican Museums, is a popular activity for visitors to Rome, and for good reason. These museums, opened over 500 years ago, showcase the massive collection of treasures that the Catholic Church has gathered over the centuries. These range from ancient marble statues to Egyptian mummies to modern art paintings, and everything in between.
In fact, there are over 20,000 works on public display across 1,400 rooms of galleries, which span an impressive nine miles. These include some works by some of the world’s most well-known artists. It’s also where you’ll find Michaelangelo’s incredible Sistine Chapel, one of the world’s most famous works of art.
The fact that the Vatican Museums are a must-see activity does of course come with a downside. They can be extremely busy and crowded!
The good news is that there is a way to entirely skip the crowds, and have the place to yourself. Which is what we did on a recent trip to Rome, thanks to Take Walks, who invited us to experience their VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour.
In this review, we’re going to explain exactly what this tour is, what it isn’t, who it might be for, and whether or not you should consider taking it when you visit Rome. We’ll cover the pros and cons, our personal experience taking the tour, and what to think about when booking it.
This won’t be a detailed guide to visiting the Vatican, as we’ll be talking about in a separate guide, but will focus specifically on this early morning VIP tour. First, let’s start by answering some questions.
Who Are Take Walks?
Take Walks are a walking tour company specializing in relatively small group (usually 20 people or less) walking tours and day tours, in destinations around the world.
They originally launched as Walks of Italy; however, they have since expanded to offer tours in multiple destinations around the world and so became Take Walks. In 2021 they became a part of the City Experiences group.
We have taken multiple tours with Take Walks in cities around the world, including in Rome, New York and Venice. We have always enjoyed their walking tours, they have knowledgeable and fun guides, the price is reasonable, and they are a great way to learn a lot about an attraction or destination.
What is the VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour?
The VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour is, at time of writing, the most exclusive tour of the Vatican that you can take. The tour, which lasts for two hours, has…
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