Where does the tour start?

You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.

Do I have to book my Free Tour?

Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!

Can I contact my guide?

Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.

Can I make a booking for a larger group?

Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.

Are Free Tours really Free?

Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.

Free Vatican Tour Rome | Strawberry Tours

Free Vatican Tour

See the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo, originally a mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, and later a prison of the Papal States.
Take pictures of the Colonnade of Bernini before entering the massive St. Peter’s Basilica.
Listen to your guide describing the Vatican Museums and prepare your visit another day.

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Latest reviews

74 Reviews

4.46

27/05/25

Somos brasileiros e o tour com o Gustavo foi muito bom, entendemos muito bem as explicações e ele é muito divertido e tirou todas as nossas duvidas. Recomendo bastante

Nicolas, Brazil

26/05/25

Jorge, Argentina

17/05/25

El Vaticano es únicamente la última parada del tour, no se menciona la escultura de la piedad ni se dan explicaciones sobre los museos vaticanos. Este tour es únicamente un tour general de la ciudad al que le han añadido una parada. La verdad no lo recomiendo si os interesa conocer el Vaticano.

AMAIA, Spain

Vatican City is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the world, and also a world-class tourist destination. No trip to Rome would be complete without a getaway to the smallest country in the world! To discover the best kept secrets of the Papal City in a cheap and fun way, the smart thing to do is join the Free Vatican Tour. This fun tour has been designed by expert guides so you are able to walk through the most famous monuments of the Vatican, learn about history, art and meet a small group of interesting international travelers. With so much to discover, this tour will be an unforgettable experience!

On your Vatican Free Tour, you will unravel the history of one of the most unusual city-states in the world and also the only country that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety. The most prominent attraction in Vatican City in Rome is, of course, the massive St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica. St. Peter's Square is a jewel of baroque architecture where pilgrims from all over the world gather every day. Reigning over the square is the Basilica of St. Peter, one of the most spectacular churches in the world. Its design involved great masters such as Michelangelo, Bramante and Raphael.

During the tour, you will cross Sant'Angelo Bridge, a 1st-century archaeological wonder built by Emperor Hadrian. From there you can enjoy spectacular views of Castel Sant'Angelo. Although it was designed as a monumental pantheon for the family of Emperor Hadrian, it has been used as a castle and a prison. Do not forget to ask your guide about the origin of the castle’s name! It’s related to Pope Gregory I, a vision that he had while he was holding a procession, and a plague affecting Rome. During the tour, your guide will also share lots of information about the famous Vatican Museums, so you can visit them on your own.