Price
100,00€
Overview
BOOKINGS FOR 2025 WILL OPEN FROM JANUARY 1ST!
Skip the line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Bible Tour
The only official semi-private tour for JW's inside the Vatican Museums!
THE SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO THE BASILICA FROM THE MUSEUM, IS CLOSED FOR ALL 2025 DUE TO THE JUBILEE!
(For 2025 as an alternative to the Basilica we will see: the majestic Raphael rooms and the splendid collection of paintings)
This tour is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues who requires a walking stick, walker or wheelchair or is unable to walk for 3 hours!
Inside the Museum we have to climb about 85 steps! no lift
THE TOUR PRICE OF 70 EUROS PP, DOES NOT INCLUDE THE MUSEUM ENTRY TICKET OF 25/35 EUROS PER PERSON
Which scriptures inspired the most famous paintings in history?
Which verses of Genesis inspired the great Michelangelo while he painted the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel?
Where are the four Tetragrammaton inside St. Peter’s Basilica?
Where was Nero's Circus (one of the two locations in Rome where the first Witnesses were executed) located?
What secrets do the Obelisk in St.Peters Square hide?
Together we will examine some millennial fragments from one of the world's most impressive Museum, and some precious Greek and Roman statue which will bring us back to the origins of many pagan holidays!
Come to discover all of this and much more!
We will enjoy an unforgettable amazing experience inside the 2nd most visited world's museum!
Visitors with mobility issues
Vatican Museums offer free entry to all disabled visitors have a with certified invalidity of more than 74%. For visitors who are not self sufficient, free entry is also extended to one companion.
However due to limited space inside certain rooms/sections of the museum, wheelchairs, scooters, are not permitted in some areas!
Being alone, I m unfortunately unable to open extra private tours in general, and so to accomodate anyone requiring a wheelchair/scooter!
If you require a wheelchair/scooter you have to book a private tour that costs around 200/250 euros per person!
(Vatican Museums for people with mobility issues)
To book my Bible small group tour, pls follow the following steps:
1. Submit your booking for the guided tour
2. You will then need to purchase your Vatican Museums entry tickets online (always non refundable) for your confirmed tour date/time! They are not included in the tour price!
Between December and March inclusive (off season) you will be always able to get the entry tickets from their official website, for 25 euros per person.
Between April and November inclusive (peak season) you will almost always find the online tickets for 30/35 euros per person, instead of 25 as on their website.
60 days before your scheduled tour date, I will send you a reminder with clear instructions on how to purchase your Vatican Museum entry tickets online at the lowest rate!
Please don't purchase your tickets in any other way! Many websites are not safe, while other sites offer tickets that are not compatible with my guided tour!
Tour Highlights
- Momo Staircase
- Guggenheim Staircase
- Collection of Painting
- Belvedere Courtyard
- Pinecone Courtyard
- Pius Clementine Museum
- Octagonal Courtyard
- Gallery Of The Maps
- Gallery Of The Tapestries
- Gallery Of The Candelabra
- The Kissing Room
- Chapel Of Pius V
- The Room Of The Immaculate Conception
- Raphael Rooms
- Pietà of Van Gogh
- Borgia's Apartment
- Sistine Chapel
Tour Policy and Details
REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, PUBLIC SHOWING (VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON) AND THE REPRODUCTION OF ANY MATERIALS, AUDIO RECORDINGS AND RESEARCH MATERIAL PRESENTED DURING JW ROME TOURS IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN!
PICTURES AND NOTES - FOR A PERSONAL USE ONLY - ARE ALLOWED!
DURATION: 2.45 hrs, depending on the crowd and lenght of the security line up.
A PICTURE OF AN ORIGINAL ID CARD/PASSPORT within your entry ticket is to be shown at the Museum Gate!
Meeting Point
IS NOT IN ST.PETERS BASILICA (WHERE IS THE BIG SQUARE WITH THE CHURCH) IS INSIDE THE VATICAN MUSEUMS!
Click on link and set up your GPS for (VATICAN MUSEUMS)
You will see me (Tony Barlocci, your Tour Guide) with the flag jw-rometours up
See you inside the Museum, right after the security check point, nearby the white statue (see the picture) IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU WAIT BY THE STATUE! Do not go upstairs and pass the turnstiles without me! Unless you are with me by the statue, I cannot collect your radios. Without radios you are unable to do the tour! If you go past the turnstiles without me, you will not be allow to come back and join the tour. Your tickets will be "used" and you will lose your tour!
Please allow enough time to arrive at the meeting point well in advance, especially on Fridays and on rainy days! Friday is the day of public transport strike, almost every month. Buses, subways, trams are often at risk from 9 am-5 pm, and catching a taxi in Rome in a strike or in a rainy day is nearly impossible. We suggest you allow enough time to arrive on foot or by rented electric scooter if public transportation is not available. Alternatively, you can also book a taxi or an Uber well in advance in order to avoid arriving at your meeting point too late and missing your tour.
Dress Code
Casual but modest and respectful attire is required as we will be entering a church chapel that enforces a dress code. For women no sleeveless or backless tops are allowed.
Men and women are allowed to wear shorts but they must reach the knees!
Men are required to take off their hats before entering the Sistine Chapel.
Tour Schedule
Between April and October inclusive
Every Friday 1.45-4.45 pm
Between November and March inclusive
By request only
Prices
SMALL GROUP VIP TOUR (15 or fewer)
BETWEEN APRIL-OCTOBER INCLUSIVE
100 euros PP
(25/30 for the entry ticket + 70 for the guided tour)
73/78 euros for the under 18
(13/18 euros for the entry ticket + 60 for the guided tour)
-10 euros off, for brothers/sisters who live with the vow of poverty, ask for the promocode!
Always free for kids up to 6 years
How much is in my currency ? check it out on this link moneyconverter
Italy/Vatican does not allow donation based or free tax services (Mt 22:21)
Check on the FAQ
This price is based on a minimum of 7 participants!
Usually between April and October I almost always reach the minimum number of participants. In the case of less than 7 participants, your tour may be cancelled and a full refund will be issued!
BETWEEN NOVEMBER-MARCH INCLUSIVE
Availability and quotation price by request only
Inclusions
- A link - 60 days before - on how to purchase the entry ticket at the lowest price
- Skip the line access to Vatican Museums
- Expert licensed Tour Guide
- A small group of 15 or fewer
- Tetragrammaton digital map of St.Peter
- Headsets to hear your Guide clearly
- Insurance coverage for all customers in the event of injuries incurred during the tour!
I DO NOT OFFER PRIVATE TOURS!
Requests for the same tour/date will automatically be combined into the same group booking!
A comparable 3-hour group tour on TripAdvisor, Viator or similar platforms, that includes radios, the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and skip the line access to the Basilica, with a maximum of 15 participants or fewer, costs an average of 145 euros per person! This is why my semi-private Vatican group tour will always be a fantastic deal!
Moreover I m one the few that includes insurance coverage for all customers, in the event of injuries incurred during the tour!
LUGGAGE STORAGE: The Museum offers luggage storage free of charge to all ticket holders. This is a great option if you need to catch your flight or other modes of transportation after the tour.
Booking and Cancellation Policy
Your payment is fully refundable only if cancellation occurs up to 7 days prior to your scheduled tour! Within 7 days of your scheduled tour, the tour fee becomes non-refundable!
If a refund is applicable, I will instantly initiate the refund process (it takes 2-3 days) by crediting the funds back to the original payment method used at the booking. This occurs once your cancellation has been confirmed!
Check-in and Delay Policy
How to check in to your tour in two easy steps:
- Set up your GPS for the meeting point shown in this page. Please allow enough time to arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of the tour start time. Remember that if you arrive more than 10 minutes late, we will not be able to wait for you, and will have to begin our tour without you!
- Show the screenshot of your confirmed tour booking to your Tour Guide.
All that's left now is to enjoy your amazing tour!
St. Peters Basilica
DUE TO THE JUBILEE THE SKIP THE LINE ACCESS TO THE BASILICA FROM THE MUSEUM, IS CLOSED FOR UP TO THE END OF 2025!
If you want to go to visit on your own, the Basilica and its 4 Tetragrammaton on an a different day, but consider that due to the Jubilee pilgrims, the security line to go in, will be much longer than usual!
The entrance in the Basilica is always free!
From the square, allow 90-120 minutes for the security line-ups
(best time for visiting the Basilica when the line takes 30-60 minutes only is: 7-8 am)
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Cancellation Policy
Problems? Check for the cancellation policy of each tour before booking!
Government-Licensed Tours
The ONLY government-licensed Bible Tours for JW's in Rome led by a certified Tour Guide!
Safety/Insurance Coverage
For ALL customers in the events of injuries occuring during the tours
Exclusive Promo Code
In all tours ONLY for brothers/sisters who live with the vow of poverty
Last Minute Deals
23 Comments
5
THANK YOU SO MUCH for the 3 wonderful tours! We had such an amazing time and the 3 tours really impacted the kids and they said it’s been the highlight of our entire trip! It was so great meeting you and spending the 2 days with you! Hope to see you again.. your Canadian friends
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What a memorable tour! And so much fun meeting new friends from around the world
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Can’t wait to go back and do again this tour
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Truly the highlight of our Rome visit!
The Bible Tours with Tony!
Sending Agape Love from Micronesia
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This was hands down the highlight of our entire trip to Rome. Tony we appreciate your self sacrificing spirit in scheduling this during off season! You are truly a blessing. We hope to return to do the other tour soon. Thank you, Thank you, THANK YOU!!!
Thank you so much Robyn! Really glad you loved It (Isa 26:12) take care Tony
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We loved this tour! Tony was great and we were able to understand him and really enjoy what we were learning. Would definitely go again!
Rebecca thank you so much! really glad you loved it! hope to see you again.. tony
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We THANK YOU so very much for the experience of a lifetime. We visited in May and did all 3 tours! Foot Steps of Paul, Colosseum and Vatican. We were in Italy for our first time from the United States and your tours were the highlight of our trip!
Such a wealth information, so many scriptures you mentioned for us to think about it.. It really made Revelation come alive!
Your knowledge, your information and your kindness were so appreciated! Still thanks Lnce and Mary Dotson
Thank you soo much .. looking forward for seeing you again 2 Cor 3:5
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Such an UNFORGETTABLE experience!
We will share It with many friends!
Thank you so much
Thanks Nancy.. really really glad you loved It! 2 Cor 3:5 Tony
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Tonys tours were the best!! We enjoyed every minute of them- he’s so organized and knowledgeable. We were intrigued and learned so much with each tour we took. The highlight of our visit. Grazie Tony for your wonderful Bible based tours! Amazing!
Adriana thank you so much!! All my years of work rewarded by your appreciation
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Amazing tour, Toni is very knowledgeable and kind, loved the tours! Would definitely recommend and do again, I wish they didn’t fill up so quick if you’re thinking about doing one of these tours, jump on it quick, you won’t be disappointed!
Thank you so much Courtney..really glad you enjoyed them Isa 26:12
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Thank you so much for the tour I just wanted to say STILL THANK YOU. I understand a little bit the work that goes into these tours. Job well done. I wish we could have done more with you.
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You’re 3 wonderful tours were more than amazing. I hope I can remember everything so I can tell brothers and sisters here in the USA.
Thank you again! Brandy and family
Thanks Brandy your appreciation Is my reward! See you the next Tony
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Thanks for the great tour my brother.. you made history come alive and helped us to see more clearly why John’s prophecy will most definitely take place!
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It was awesome! Thank you for all the information you worked so hard on. You can tell you really have a passion for what you share!
Thanks Kelly 2 Cor 3:5
Thanks Kelly 2 Cor 3:5