Recent travelers say they're so glad they chose to visit the Vatican on a private tour, noting how much they enjoyed hearing the guides' personal stories about the museums and the pope.

We were picked up in a private car at our hotel and brought directly to the Vatican. That tour lasted about 30 mins. Then after a fair walk to the Vatican Museum, then into the gardens.

Consider paying a bit extra to join an early morning tour before the museum opens or check for late opening hours. – Laura Itzkowitz While Vatican City is home to both the Roman Catholic Church ...

These 15 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take from Your Couch I Explored the Vatican's Secret Spaces Before Dawn With the Head Key Keeper — and Soon You Can, Too America's 15 Best ...