Vatican City is most likely on your itinerary if you plan to visit Italy this summer. There are three main attractions to explore. 👇🏼

1️⃣ Vatican Museums
2️⃣ Sistine Chapel
3️⃣ St Peter's Basilica

But visiting them is complicated. Here's why:

👉🏻 Online tickets to the Vatican Museums will most likely be sold out.
👉🏻 Since it comprises 54 museums featuring 1400 rooms, chapels, and galleries, you need an expert to show you the highlights.
👉🏻 The prime highlight, the Sistine Chapel, designed by Raphael, cannot be viewed without entering the Vatican Museums.
👉🏻 The general free entrance line to the St Peter's Basilica will probably be the longest line you'll ever stand in.

After some research, we figured out the sure-shot way of beating all of the above, and of course, we don't wanna keep it to ourselves! 😉

✨ Take a guided tour! And our recommendation would be @ciaoflorence.tours ✨

Why Ciao Florence?
👉🏻 We found it to be the cheapest of all the tours online
👉🏻 Cancellable 48 hours before
👉🏻 Expert guide throughout the experience
👉🏻 This experience ensures you visit all the 3 main attractions of Vatican City: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.

Some other things to keep in mind:
👉🏻 Ensure your shoulders and knees are covered, as the dress code is strictly enforced.
👉🏻 Photography is not allowed inside the Sistine Chapel to preserve the artwork.
👉🏻 It can get very crowded inside the chapel. So stay with your group and tour guide. Keep an eye on your belongings and be patient as you move through.
👉🏻 For a fee, you can climb to the top of the dome for panoramic views of Rome. Be prepared for a strenuous climb. It is also considered to be claustrophobic.