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The Musei Vaticani, or Vatican Museum, is a labyrinth of ART-ifacts. We purchased tickets (20€/adult) in advanced for a timed entry. Don't be tricked by the skip the line tickets, they're just re-selling you the timed entry tickets. Also tour groups did not seem to have any advantages, and at time were stuck to the spots the tour guides wanted to tell you more about. Bring your passport! Luckily I had my passport on hand because they wanted to confirm at least one passport with the names on the tickets. We came at an early time and it was already crowded. Seems like the crowds are inevitable here. The Vatican Museum houses an extensive collection of art, with most of the art being religious. The museum has collections and artifacts from ancient Rome, Egypt and early civilizations. Don't forget to look up at the ceiling. All of the ceilings have intricate designs of their own. My boyfriend joked that it hurt his neck to have to constantly look up the whole time. I thought it was also interesting that they would even display the art in its' broken form, and not as restored as other museums would. The main beloved piece of work here is the Sistine Chapel. However the space is extremely crowded, making it hard to fully enjoy. The feeling of being inside the Vatican museum is like being in a can of sardines. We came on a weekday, first thing in the morning, and yet there was no relief to the crowd. There were also some sus people who were touching everything. I thought that was disrespectful to ancient relics... but there wasn't any staff around to stop them.
No visit to Rome would be complete without a stopover to Vatican City. Situated on the banks of the Tiber River, sprawling over 109 acres within a 2-mile border, the Vatican is forever associated with the Catholic Church and began with the construction of a basilica over St. Peter's grave in Rome in the 4th century A.D. The name Vaticanus traces its etymology back to the word "vaticinium," which means "oracle," since many psychics used to occupy the place during the Roman Classical Antiquity. Millions of tourists make their way to the world's smallest independent city-state each year, whether they be devout pilgrims, art enthusiasts, history buffs, or just hopelessly curious. No passports required! Founded under the papacy of Clement XIV in the middle of the 18th century, the Vatican Museums were established to display the extensive papal collection, where my partner, our friends, family member, and I came in mid-September as first-timers. Reservations were easily made at the Vatican official website for 6 persons at the 8:30am tour, which we were lucky to get and was reasonably priced. On the day of the tour, don't arrive too early like us. The tickets were timed, and we had to step off the line until 30 minutes beforehand. After going through security, which did not take too long, we were on our way to pick up our audio headset and enjoyed the art and history deemed awe-inspiring. With thousands of people, one is herded through miles of long, huge, and spacious corridors, everyone inching along towards the prize of the Sistine Chapel. Our guide, to Michaela's credit, tried to point out and describe certain artworks. However, the art one's passing is almost impossible to see due to the incredible multitude of people. The route back was much less crowded, as most seem to go on to St. Peter's Basilica right from the Chapel. What an incredible experience, which we can recommend.
This place is a must see when you're in Rome! We came here specifically to see the famed Sistine Chapel but the journey towards it was full of art, culture, and history. It is definitely crowded but worth it. Be reminded of the dress code (modest, shoulders and knees covered) and be alert of signs and regulations because certains areas don't allow photography. Then, prepare for the journey of a lifetime!
Loved, loved this museum! Get the skip the line tickets- it's definitely worth it. Each room you walked through kept getting more and more beautiful- from Egyptian artifacts to Greek and Roman art. My favorite parts were seeing the papal vehicles/ carriages and the Sistine Chapel of course. There's also a little cafe here (although a little pricy). I wish I had been able to do the garden tour, but just seeing part of the gardens from above was amazing. It was crowded for sure (Friday during late July) and a lot of rooms only had the windows open or some fans for ventilation. It took me several hours to see everything (be prepared to walk several miles through the museum) and I felt like I could've spent more time reading through things at the end. Highly recommend 2025 #55
If you are a lover of art, the vatican museums are a must. While the majority is incredible Renaissance art, there are sections with Egyptian art and contemporary art. It's really quite amazing to see all of the frescos and imagine what it was like for Michaelangelo and Raphael and all the others painting so masterfully on high ceilings and walls. We have been here a couple of times before on our own, but this was the first time we had a tour guide, and I'm so glad we did. While I really like roaming around on my own, we learned so much that we wouldn't have otherwise. For instance, I did not know that after Michaelangelo's death, the council of Trent hired a painter to strategically paint drapes and fig leafs on the nudes in the Sistine Chapel, as apparently there was too much nakedness. The downside to these museums are the crowds and the lack of air conditioning in some galleries. It was sweltering in some. If you are planning on a visit here, I cannot stress to you enough to purchase tickets in advance. We were able to walk by the line (which we overheard was approximately 3 and a half hours long--just to buy tickets) and go right in.
Been fortunate to been here a couple times now Similar yet different experiences First time the line was super long around the Vatican walls outside but time things moved quickly yet still busy It can get warm with all the people and sometimes it bottle necks which is normal given everyone what's the picture or view Getting to the main Sistine chapel they make you work for it and even though it takes a loooong time for you to get in when you do it's worth it! The legendary spiral staircase that leads you out and feeling and seeing so much history not just from a religious standpoint but just for the country in general A must visit in Rome
Conclave. A papal conclave is a gathering of the College of Cardinals to appoint a new pope. So interesting to visit the Vatican during the Conclave. Even though the Sistine Chapel was closed, we still were able to see a lot on our guided tour of the Vatican Museum. Check in was easy. Nice to be able to skip the line. Booked a guided tour in English directly from the Vatican Museum for 40 Euros. Our tour guide, Erik, was a professor from Atlanta who has been working at a university in Rome for the past two decades. So lucky to get so much information on our tour. The Vatican Museum is filled with so many treasures. The museum was founded with a single piece. Laocoon and His Sons was found in 1506 by a farmer. This was collected by Pope Julius II on the recommendation of Michelangelo and became the piece that led to the Vatican Museum. Since then, so many priceless objects have been collected. The Bathtub of Nero. The Pinecone Courtyard. The Bronze Statue of Hercules. The Sarcophagus of Saint Helena, the mother of Constantine. The statue of Antinoos, the lover of Emperor Hadrian. Masterpieces by Leonardo DaVinci, Chagall, Van Gogh. Greek, Roman and Egyptian artifacts. Amazing. The Belvedere Torso inspired Michelangelo. He often visited this statue to explore the body in motion. This was important as models were expensive, and it was against the rules of the church to dissect cadavers. He used it as a reference when painting the Sistine Chapel, Apollo Belvedere was another Roman statue that Michelangelo used as inspiration for his art. In The Last Judgement, the face of Jesus shows a striking resemblance to the Apollo Belvedere. The Gallery of Maps is amazing. It maps all areas of Italy. The School of Athens by Raphael is truly a high Renaissance masterpiece. So much packed into the huge fresco. It shows a collection of the world's greatest philosophers, scientists and mathematicians gathered to represent the power of human knowledge. Check out the self portrait of Raphael and the portrait of Michelangelo as an artistic jab between rivals. Tip: Book your tour directly with the museum. The skip the line is a great time saver. Keep your knees and shoulders covered. Go to St. Peter's Basilica after exploring the museum and exiting though the Bramante Staircase. Such a great place to explore, the Vatican Museum with or without the Sistine Chapel being open is stunning. #2400
It would be criminal to come to Rome and not visit the Vatican. My first time here was 17 years ago during the summer and all I remember is that it was so hot. My clothes felt like it was sticking to my person. This was my fourth visit to Italy and second time here. This time around it was still unbelievably hot, but we're older and wiser so our tickets let us cut to the front of the line. And because we had a stroller, they let us cut through everyone else. Make sure you bring a form of identification because they do in fact check when you go through security. They make sure the name on the ticket matches with the ID. The entrance can be a little chaotic. The amount of tourists trying to get in seem endless. Unless you have the time to waste by standing in line to get in, I highly recommend buying skip the line tickets so that all you need to do is get to the front of the line when you get there for the time slot you signed up for. The earlier, the better. Once inside, the biggest challenge are the stairs. They never end. We were constantly having to carry the stroller by holding on to every corner so it wouldn't be too heavy. Much like the last time I was amazed at everything that I saw. The opulence. The grandeur. But boy are you packed like sardines with everyone else. We got so many steps in admiring all the things. Before leaving, we stopped by the cafe right in the middle of the garden for a quick snack. There's lots to see here I'd probably come back the next time I'm in Rome.
I had heard that you trudged through endless galleries before the Sistine Chapel. And that's right. You do. That said, it's like the history of western art: Egyptian, Assyrian, Greek, Roman .... Even modern art by Rivera and others. It is really impressive. The Sistine chapel itself is mesmerizing. Guards will guide you to the center to stare but there are benches on the outside. Binoculars are allowed; photography of any kind is not. Also there are clean bathrooms with both toilet paper as well as toilet seats. And double also, there are many food options at the end including a pizzeria, cafeteria and restaurant.
Book tickets in advance if you plan on coming here. We arrived early and had to wait before being allowed to enter. There are several long lines. Once inside, the experience was not great. It was overly crowded and I felt slightly claustrophobic as we were herded from room to room. Toward the end, you finally get to the Sistine Chapel.
Make sure to reserve your tickets in advance! We came by for 1:30pm in August and it was so so crowded. Not all the rooms have air conditioning, and there were just so many people everywhere - even on the line waiting to get inside. It's a short walk from the metro station including a flight of stairs up. I reserved the audio guide which included a self guided map. Maybe I'll do a tour next time.
The Vatican City, specifically the Musei Vaticani, was one of the top places on my list to visit while I was in Roma. Growing up Catholic, this is pretty much the mecca of the religion so I couldn't leave without seeing it. It made the most sense to book the museum while visiting Vatican City, so I made plans and then we made our way over during our second day in Roma. The Musei Vaticani are a collection of multiple museums within the Vatican City - there are several packages you can purchase via the official website, and I went with the one that gave us access to the gardens and all the museums - including the Sistine Chapel. I recommend purchasing tickets in advance, especially if you come during the high tourist seasons. After entry we were led straight through to the main outdoor plaza which had loads of photo ops of the gardens. Surrounding us were the museums, each containing art and exhibits from around the world and different time periods. There are honestly so many museums one could spend hours exploring. We eventually wanted to make our way to the Sistine Chapel which is conveniently the final attraction point before the museum exit. It's a relatively lengthy walk to get there, however along the way there are multiple mini museums where we stopped to take in the culture. This was my favorite part of my visit as the ornateness of the interiors were magnificent. After living my best Catholic life in the Sistine Chapel we made a pit stop at the gift shop and then exited. Overall, well worth the trip over - there's so much art and history compacted into a relatively small space. I admit it may be a little daunting to get through, but I definitely recommend taking the time to explore.
Let's be real here: you and I along with almost everyone else are here for the Sistine Chapel. Nothing wrong with that! After all, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel fresco (http://www.yelp.com/biz/cappella-sistina-roma?hrid=eXRIJHaIaaQ2PaMDFNvzZQ) is perhaps the world's most famous artwork and thus the headliner of Musei Vaticani (Vatican Museums). However, on your rush to the famous chapel fresco, don't miss out the rest of this enormous museum collection. One of the world's largest, Musei Vaticani are so huge that it's in plural form, with their corridors literally extending for miles (or kilometers in local unit)! Inside this impressively huge museum(s), the collection spans from antiquity to modern arts. Although not as stunning as the Sistine Chapel - very few things are - other highlights in Musei Vaticani are worth seeing! 1) Gallery of Tapestries: Walk through the hallway lined with lavish tapestries that once covered the lower walls of the Sistine Chapels. These tapestries were done by Flemish masters with the design by the workshop of the Renaissance master Raphael. 2) Gallery of Maps: What other way to brag about your vast territories than having map fresco on your wall? Awe at not only at the extricate maps on the side but also the beautiful ceiling that adorns this hall of fame! 3) The Raphael Rooms: Perhaps my favorite besides the Chapel, this papal apartment is filled with colorful fresco by Raphael and his assistants. In this fine example of Renaissance room decor, you can find one of Raphael's best works, "The School of Athens" 4) Bramante Staircase: However, aside from the Chapel, this intriguing helix staircase at the exit is another headliner of Musei Vaticani Unfortunately, during normal hours during peak season, expect to be packed for sardines especially if you are in the direct path between the museum entrance and the Sistine Chapel like the Gallery of Maps, which becomes even more unbearably crowded itself. Clearly, Musei Vaticani corridors were designed as a private gallery for a small group of exclusive audience... I highly recommend you paying extra for either early access or late-night opening to enjoy this museum like it's a museum instead of a flea market. Especially in the summer heat, the crowd can get ridiculously huge and you will not have the time or the space to admire anything, even in the famed Sistine Chapel. If you don't want to pay extra, at least reserve the ticket online so you can skip the notoriously long line. Overall, Musei Vaticani is a must-visit for all Roman visitors, especially because of the Sistine Chapels, but it can be a major headache without advanced booking. Unless it's an off-season, expect this museum visit to be a purely sightseeing venture rather a cultural experience. --- TIPS TO ENJOY THE MUSEUM 1) Book early-access or late-night tickets either through official website or private tour groups to avoid the crowd 2) If Option 1 is no go, reserve your ticket via the official website to skip the line 3) All tours start in the morning, so the crowd may be lighter in the afternoon but note that the Sistine Chapel and Pinateocha close earlier than the whole museum 4) Enjoy a light snack in the cafe, because this is one of the only two places you can dine in the Vatican City premise! (Other being the rooftop cafe atop of St. Peter's Basilica) 5) If you want to visit the Basilica afterwards, sneak out the "secret" group tour passage on the right of the Sistine Chapel to skip the line! Nobody can and will filter you out of the constantly moving crowd. Note that you will miss out the spiral staircase by exiting this way though. --- tl;dr version: 1) Impressively huge museums with the Sistine Chapel 2) Ridiculously packed especially during normal hours at peak season 3) Highly recommend booking early access or late night opening read more
9 years ago
Book tickets in advance!! That is my number one piece of advice. My sister and I got our tickets ahead of time online and we were very glad that we did. The line was unbelievable, it was easily an hour or so wait if we had not had tickets. We went on a guided your and I am very glad that i did. I learned a lot of history and saw so much that I would have otherwise passed if I were on my own. The museum is full of history and its very big so wear comfortable shoes! The only downside of the tour is that it can get very crowded. With so many tours going on at once, I can be hard to keep up with your group at times. You won't have time to see everything during the tour but the guide will go over the main attractions. At the end of the tour you're allowed to go back into the museum and walk through yourself to see things you may have missed. My sister and I were exhausted after the tour, its a lot to see and you walk a lot so be prepared. Overall one of my favorite attractions while I was in Rome. read more
You can literally walk this museum for miles & still not finish everything. That's how big it was! Luckily, I was with a tour & the guide led us through the most pertinent parts of the museum. Tours also get in an hour early so less crowded at the Sistine Chapel ;) The most noteworthy areas to me were: the gallery of maps, the Raphael rooms & the Sistine Chapel. The rest was just icing on the cake. Definitely more than plenty of history/art/culture to see with artifacts that was collected starting in the 1500s. This is one of the only paid admissions in Vatican City. However, if you're already inside Vatican City, I say you take advantage & see the museums. It's really well put together. I didn't regret it one bit :) read more
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Stunning. Beautiful. Amazing. Huge, big, lots it waking and stairs, not for the faint of heart. We spent 4 hours there and only saw a half of it and did get to see the Sistine chapel. Book ahead online, skip the lines. Get the basic entrance and go at your pace. I'm sure there are ADA accessible routes, but I didn't see much of them - fair warning, a lot of stairs up and down throughout. Entrance has security like an airport, which is good, feels very safe once inside. The Sistine chapel is worth it. I humbly recommend when you enter, start walking straight to the Sistine chapel, you will see lots of amazing art along the way. read more
I'm not religious, but I was excited about visiting the Vatican during my trip to Italy. It didn't disappoint. Right after entering the city gates, you get a real sense of the centuries of history (good or bad) shaped within its walls, and the sheer magnitude of the art collection on display just about everywhere you look is astonishing - sculptures, paintings, tapestries and frescoes. Highlights for me included seeing Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" in the Sistine Chapel and the beautiful architecture inside St. Peter's Basilica. read more
Wow!!! Just wow!! Never to be missed when in Vatican. Get tickets online, better yet get guided tour. Just amazing!! Words can't describe how amazing this museum is! The hallways and ceiling are just magnificent! This museum has it all and packed with artifacts of the Renaissance!! read more
Truly a breathtaking experience. We arrived in the early afternoon and luckily walked right in with no wait. Woo hoo. There was so much to see in every room, nook and corner that you didnt know which way to look first. There was great crowd control especially en route to the sistine chapel which took a while to get to. My friends and I were able to sit down for a few minutes in the sistine chapel to take in the room and all the art. I can still hear security yelling shhhh or reminding us loud tourists to remain quiet. read more
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Great place to visit, three stars for the managment. They can do much better job organizing the entrance of the tourists. Went there on Monday and in the morning - big mistake, more people cause it is closed on Sundays and I should have known better not to go in the morning but this time somehow made a huge mistake :( Stand in line for almost three hours could have come Back around 1-3 PM and would have got in without standing in line. read more
To avoid the inevitable looooooong line here throughout the day, skip it by visiting with Trafalgar. Due to a contract with the Vatican, Trafalgar is one of only 3 travel companies in the world who gives their customer express access. To avoid crowds in the museum, come here between 9am-11am. To avoid crowds during lunchtime, get lunch before 12pm. There are free toilets to use outside the entrance to the Sistine Chapel. As far as purchases go, I wouldn't buy anything inside the museum due to costs. Food is relatively inexpensive and delicious in small shops outside of and farther away from the museum. You can also purchase nice postcards and other souvenirs nearby for a few euros. read more
10 years ago
My friends and I booked a 3 hours long guided tour for €55. The Vatican is a popular tourist spot and yes you can get cheaper tickets with an audio guide without a guide you will need to book in advance. We were told by our airbnb host that people queue for four hours at times to enter the Vatican. The Vatican museum ticket gives you enter into the Vatican city (smallest country in the world with a population of around 450 people with its own supermarket, post office, bank, and town centre), the Vatican apartments, Sistine chapel, and the basilicaq (excluding the domes). You need to buy an additional ticket to see the domes and the Vatican treasury museum. Most tours start off by taking you through the entrance of the museum which is fairly new and built in the late 1900s. You can then step out into the courtyard and see some sculptures such as a large golden sphere and a pine cone. You then enter the popes apartments and get to vi::)ew large tapestries that took years to built, artwork by rafaello and Michelangelo adorning the walls and ceilings and large statues. The second part of the tour is the Sistine chapel where no photography or talking is allowed; however, the disrespectful ones followed neither instruction. Exiting to the right leads you to the basilica. You can see the crypts, then the basilica (you can even sit down for a mass), and even pass a museum shop on the way. Definitely a worthwhile experience. So much history. You definitely need a guide/book to understand all the artwork. read more
8 years ago
What can I say. Whether you are an art lover, history buff, religious, seasoned traveler or just curious, this has to be at the top of your bucket list. It really is astonishing what man can and did creat. This place gives you an idea of what humans could do before machines which is unbelievable. Then there is the art. Unparrelelled anywhere and I just visited the Louve in Paris. It is equally inspiring. read more
10 years ago
I did Rome in one day. Suck on that Rick Steves! Vatican is simply amazing. We scrambled to get there before it closed and signup for a tour. I highly recommend a tour by a licensed company. They are usually wondering in front of the Vatican and have their credentials available. This will save you lots of time and give you the best experience of this huge facility. While I do appreciate beauty and history of his place, I personally was not as excited about this place as I was with the coliseum. Just not my interest but it is a must for your visit. read more
8 years ago
I'll keep it short because time is precious: obviously the Sistine Chapel is the gem of this museum but there is a TON of cool spots to see along the way there. Plan in advance! Map out your path through the museum based on how much time you have and what you want to see. As has been said before: BOOK TICKETS IN ADVANCE! The line is hours long. read more
14 years ago
You can be fooled by the lines outside since they tend to wrap around the block, I have been told by others that it is not so bad if you choose to take the chance & get online but for me we wanted to make sure we had no issues it was better to reserve a tour so u don't get stuck waiting in the very long lines. Be sure to dress accordinly because they do have certain rules when u visit. I would suggest following the rules before entering because it would be a shame to miss such a great experience simply becaUse u did not dress accordinly. The Sistine Chapel on its own was worth the price of admission it is such an amazing thing to see u r left speechless. pictures are allowed in the chapel like in many areas, but they are permitted around other areas of the museum. There is so much to see a day is really not enough time, we had a tour & were here practically all morning u learn so much It's definitely something everyone should see in their lifetime. read more
The Vatican is a must see/do if you are in Rome. You could literally spend hours walking around. There are so many different pieces of art from all over the world, not just Italian. There is a section with Egyptian art and hieroglyphics that I was not even expecting! The main reason we came was to see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica but saw way more than expected. Loads of paintings and sculptures down every hallway. A little tip: buy your tickets online to avoid waiting. When we arrived I couldn't believe how long the line was just to buy tickets! The Vatican is super easy to get to by metro. Just exit off Ottaviano and follow the signs. It's about a 5-10 minute walk from the metro station. read more
If you're into medieval art or Catholicism this could be good. If you're into both then I'm sure it's fantastic. But if you're not really into either I'd skip. It's super crowded, just over an hour forced march with no options to drop out nor skip bits. The flow of people keeps you moving, and the guards ensure you do the rooms in the prescribed order. read more
Book your tickets online and skip the lines. Use the official website: http://biglietteriamusei.vatican.va/musei/tickets/do?weblang=en&do Our time was at 9:00a. We arrived at 8:30a and they allowed us in early. This is not 100% for everyone. We were lucky! If you want an easy way to get to the Vatican Museums look up roninrome.com. This guy is a genius. There is a shortcut that will get you there in no time and through the right doors step by step. The museum itself is huge with many areas to explore. In all honesty, the main thing that impressed me was the Sistine Chapel. We were in awe of that! Everything else in the museum was interesting, but no WOW FACTOR for us. We spent nearly 2.5 hours casually strolling through the entire museum stopping from time to time. There is so much history and art its too much to digest. Here are some things I would like to clarify about the Vatican and museums. There was no issue as far as wearing shorts into the Vatican Museum. It seems as if they don't have time to worry about people wearing shorts with 1000s of people coming in. Our shorts did cover our knees. You may bring water into the Vatican Museum. If you bring food, be discrete. Have a candy bar or something small. Don't bring attention to yourself. There are plenty of restrooms throughout the museum. Having a guided tour is debatable. Some people want to enjoy the art and move on. On the other hand, some people want to learn more about the history of some of the art. We wanted to just enjoy the art. Most pieces of art have a description and history explanation by it. We can read what the guide would have said. Plus we did not feel rushed. The cafeteria has food & drinks that are reasonably priced. read more
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7 years ago
Ana amazing place full of history and sacred places. Don't miss the view from the top of the top of the dome, it's amazing. Take the elevator otherwise you'll be completely done once up LOL. read more
12 years ago
What a wonderful place. It is hard not to feel the magic of history whilst touring this museum. On this one I recommend a guide. We had Dario from City Wonders (Dark Rome). He was the most amazing guide ever. He knew his history, his myths, and the gossip surrounding this place. As he said, "[He] would do wonders on Jeopardy." The museum is breathtaking. The Sistine chapel is unreal. Truly unreal. If you ever think if it is worth it to go, just know it is. read more
7 years ago
Must see!! Beautiful mosaics. History abounds, amazing art and frescos. They say was filled with aha moments. read more
Our second day in Rome began in Vatican City with a tour of the Museum, St. Peter's Basilica, and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. We paid for a group tour through the Vatican Museum rather than a third party vendor, which turned out to be a good choice. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. Highlights of the museum include the statue of Laocoon and His Sons, excavated in Rome in the 16th century and believed to be from around the time of Jesus; the Apollo Belvedere, praised as the best example of the perfection of the Greek aesthetic ideal; the Gallery of Tapestries, featuring 16th century depictions of the life of Jesus; and the Gallery of Maps, whose frescoed ceiling appears to go on forever. According to our tour guide, the gallery was intentionally designed by the Pope to be a slow inclined walk for visitors to make them tired by the time they reached him, lest they steal some of that Papal flare. I enjoyed the Raphael Rooms the most, which included Fire in the Borgo, the Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, and the School of Athens, prominently featuring Plato, Aristotle, and most other notable Greek philosophers. We learned that Raphael was quite the ladies man and died young (in his 30s) from syphilis. If you're planning to go to Vatican City, it's worth taking a guided tour for a summary of the highlights; otherwise, you could end up spending the entire day there. We paid 37 euro each for the tour of the Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, which took about 3 hours to complete. We visited in December 2015 and it was pretty crowded so I can only imagine what it's like during peak tourist season. read more
7 years ago
If it wasn't for Florencia our tour guide, I would've been completely lost. I'm a pretty sad excuse for a catholic but I'm so glad I paid for a tour and Florencia had a wonderful Italian accent and soothing voice. I passed other tour guides that had really annoying nasally voices and was happy I had Florencia. Oh yeah, you cant take pictures inside the Sistene Chapel. Security guards are posted inside and will harass you! read more
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