Skip to main content

Rome: Private Photoshoot at Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Rome, Italy
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

The splendors of Rome are difficult to capture with a phone camera, and doubly so with you and your loved ones in the frame. Leave the photography to a professional with this private photoshoot among the landmarks. Follow your photographer's lead to the best vantage points at the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo and receive a selection edited photos to remember the day.
  • Capture your best side with a private photoshoot in Rome
  • Head to the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo for a truly memorable backdrop
  • Receive a selection of edited digital photos within 48 hours
  • Each photoshoot accommodates up to 10 people

What's Included

  • Private photoshoot led by a local photographer
  • A selection of high-quality, beautifully edited photos
  • Quick delivery in a secure gallery link within just 48 hours
  • No entry ticket needed! Our photographers know the best spots for a remarkable photoshoot
  • Entry ticket
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • St. Angelo Bridge
    Ponte Sant'Angelo, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

    Go to the meeting point indicated in your booking, your photographer will get in touch with you and meet you there.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Castel Sant'Angelo

2

Fiume Tevere

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

5.0
based on 28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Would highly recommend!

Kathleen_B, Aug 2025
I have to say this experience was so special and went so seamlessly thanks to Bartomoleo's professional and kindness. He catered to our needs and was very attentive. The pictures turned out beautifully. Thank you Bartomoleo!!!

Fantastic Photography

Richard_W, Jul 2025
Samira was a very personable, co-operative and lovely for our photo’s in Rome. If you want great pictures you will not be disappointed. And we received the photos 5 hours later . She worked and at making us look our best in hot miserable heat. Thank You so much Samira . Victoria Wilson

Unforgettable Proposal in Italy Thanks to Mohamed

Frank_D, Jan 2025
There is top notch service and then there is Mohamed… my now fiancé and I were traveling to Italy for a vacation, but little did she know I was planning to propose to her during our trip. I searched all over the internet to find a photographer that could make this special day a surprise for her and after weeks of looking with no avail, I came across Mohamed. I first reached out to Viator to see if I could speak with the photographer prior to the shoot, as I have never been to Italy and wasn’t familiar with the best location. The key to this day was the element of surprise, therefore I needed to be in contact with him weeks prior to the date and the morning of. Mohamed was incredible from the first text message, honestly almost as excited as I was that we were planning this surprise together. He recommended at least 5 different locations that we could shoot at and gave me very detailed instructions on where to go and at what times. Now the tricky part was keeping this a secret from my fiancé… how am I supposed to meet up with a photographer and her not be suspicious immediately?? Mohamed and I came up with an amazing plan… we would “randomly bump into each other” at high traffic tourist location near the spot that I was planning to propose at, then he would “persuade” us to take “free pictures for a photography class he is currently taking” and that more pictures would be available to purchase after the shoot. The day came and you would have thought that Mohamed had taken acting classes his entire life! We acted like we had never met before, convinced my fiancé to take a few pictures at the crowded tourist spot, then he told us he had a better location in mind. I had the ring in a bag and without my fiancé noticing, he helped me sneak the ring into my pocket. We had established a plan for when the big moment came and he NAILED the pictures. On top of that, he was quick on his feet and didn’t even hesitate to take out his personal phone and also record the entire proposal on video AS WELL AS incredible pictures. To say that Mohamed is a professional would be an understatement. If I could go back and do it all over again, I would without a doubt in my mind make Mohamed my first call. After the stressful part was done (phew!) he walked us around the city taking hundreds of candid pictures along the way. We stopped a few times to get some other shots and we were BLOWN away by the results. The pictures were returned to us in less than 48 hours and we even purchased the extra pictures, because they were so amazing. I would say you are making a massive mistake if you do not hire Mohamed to be your private photographer. We are currently still talking with him and seeing if there is any way possible he can come be the photographer at our wedding in the United States as well.

Great couple photos

Gregory_O, Oct 2024
Had a great photo shoot with Felice. Due to some construction work we adjusted the plan and Felice did an incredible job getting the photos. The sunset wasn't as great as we would have liked, but my wife and I loved our photos. Would recommend if you have the time and will book again when we return next year.

Great experience and a new friend!

Istoriamereu_d, Oct 2024
The pictures were great and meeting Bart was a even greater pleasure! Thank you! We recommend Bart 100%

Relaxed, fun, unique

Michelle_B, Sep 2024
Leonardo was great to work with!! The session was very relaxed and he allowed us to be ourselves while also making sure everything looked good and we were able to have fun with it along the way. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

10 out of 10 for Leonardo !!

Susanne_W, Sep 2024
Leonardo was very professionelle and kind, listened to what kind of pictures we were looking for, went above and beyond to make this a great experience. We had the pictures in hours and were thrilled how well they turned out.

Must do für Couples

Hannah_V, Aug 2024
The photographer was very invested and, additionally, had many poses prepared for us. The photo shoot took about an hour and included several spots such as Castel Sant Angelo and the Vatican.

We had an amazing...

Hazel_S, Jun 2024
We had an amazing experience ! Our photographer Bartemelo was very patient, friendly and gave us good posing tips as well..

Definitely recommend

Teresa_C, Jun 2024
We had a great time with our photographer Phateme. She is great to lead us posing with nature interaction. In such a crowded hot spot in Rome, we are happy to receive some great work with clean background. We strongly suggest this tour to anyone who wants to lrave special memory in Roma.

Wonderful time

Jihae_S, May 2024
Jeff is so kind and thorough. Wonderful photography skills! We had memorable time with him! Highly recommend!!

Taking great romantic...

melvrod, Apr 2024
Taking great romantic photos on our 25th Wedding anniversary was amazing and we had fun doing the photoshoot. The photographer was awesome.

Fun experience

Vetle_K, Mar 2024
Alessandro took real good care of us and took some really good pictures we will cherish from our time in Rome. A really fun experience for the family.

Best photo session

Cathy_S, Mar 2024
Best experience for private photo session. Giuseppe is our photographer, he is super professional and nice, good pictures for whole family. Add extra fun for our Rome trip!

A picture says a thousand words

Leticia_R, Feb 2024
Our photographer Valentina was GREAT!! The photos came out beautiful. Definitely worth the money for a l special moment in time,

We had a wonderful...

Maria_O, Feb 2024
We had a wonderful experience! Hakim was super professional and did a great job. We love the photos!

Great experience

Bruce_J, Jan 2024
Marco was awesome! Had a great experience! I recommend him to anyone looking for great pictures. We were very happy

Maria, the photographer,...

Cyprian_P, Nov 2023
Maria, the photographer, was great and we had a great session. Spoke great English and carried a good conversation.

Great session with Felix

jeremy_h, Oct 2023
Felix was amazing, very patient with our daughter who is under 2yrs old and can have a small attention span. He was very attentive and had great recommendations for spots to shoot photos! We had a great experience and our photos came out amazing

Sara (photographer) was great

Kevin_K, Jun 2023
Sara did a great job. We had a good fotoshooting and the pictures and the editing was had a great result.

Ótima experiência!!!

Jurguen_d, Jul 2024
Fiquei muito feliz em poder registrar o meu pedido de casamento! Bartolomeu tirou fotos incríveis e nos tratou super bem!

Original et mémorable

Yann_V, May 2024
Un moment très drôle pour un beau souvenir , ça change des selfies Notre photographe a su nous mettre a l aise et nous proposer de beaux points de vue hors de la foule

. Photographe professionnel

Jennifer_C, Jan 2024
Photographe professionnel Nous recommandons fortement. Merci Jeff pour avoir immortaliser ce moment en couple

Souvenir magnifique de Rome

Amandine_B, Jun 2023
Nous remercions camila pour son travail mais surtout pour ce magnifique souvenir qu'on a de Rome grâce à elle ,sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur très souriante ce fut un moment très agréable. Un grand grand merci camila
From
-10%

$66.34

per group (up to 10)
Was $73.71

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 42 days in advance.

Compare Similar Experiences

1 / 3
Current
Special Offer
Rome: Private Photoshoot at Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo


30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$73.71
$66.34
Rome: Castel Sant’Angelo: Private English Tour


1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$189.68