If you are looking for private Vatican City Tours then a private car booking with driver is one of the most convenient ways to visit the headquarters of the Catholic faith. Vatican City is a must-visit at least once during a tour of Rome, not only because of its important place among Roman Catholics around the world, and its position as residence of the Pope. This tiny independent state within the boundaries of Rome is filled with more history and artwork than most other cities. The official population of the city is a little more than 800 and the city-state itself covers an area of not more than 110 acres. Inside the walls of the Vatican you will find the famous sites of the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, St. Peter’s Square, the underground crypt where the tomb of St. Peter is the offices of the Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope. The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums has some of the most famous frescoes in the world, by Michelangelo. Enjoy your visit the smallest state in the world that has its own stamps. The official language of the city is Latin, and you will find the local ATM machines have instructions in Latin too! The city’s economy revolves around tourism, mosaics, printing and uniform manufacturing. The Gendarmerie keep law and order in the city and the yellow, red and blue-uniformed Swiss Guard personally guard the Pope.
Vatican City Tours at your own pace
When you book a tour of the Vatican with us, you can be assured that you will enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned journey even despite Rome’s notorious traffic condition. Our drivers have over ten years of experience on the roads of Rome. Our cars are also fully checked for safety, and both our drivers and passengers are fully insured. There are plenty of parking spaces around the Vatican, where only guests of the Church are usually allowed to drive. Enjoy your day’s tour around the city and then return to the comfort of your air-conditioned parked car, to take you back to your hotel, the airport or any other destination you wish to travel to. Our prices are fixed, so you don’t have to worry about the taxi meter ticking, even while you wait in traffic. Book Vatican City Tours with us, and you can enjoy the best prices while having the liberty to explore at your own pace.
