On our Traveling Professor small group tours to Italy, one of the most popular destinations is a visit to the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Go without making plans and risk long lines, big crowds and possibly not getting in at all. With a little planning and insider information from The Traveling Professor, you can make the most of a trip to one of the top destinations in Europe.
When on tour in Rome, one of the top attractions is the Vatican and Sistine Chapel. Therefore, one of the most crowded attractions in Rome (and just about anywhere else The Traveling Professor tours), is the Vatican. It is not unusual to see lines stretching for hundreds of yards that will take visitors hours to wait on. Take a look at my blog post to see how to visit the Vatican while minimizing the crowds and maximizing your enjoyment while on tour in Rome.
One of the most popular activities on our small group tours to Italy is a visit to Vatican City. There are two, really three, main sites that everyone wants to see: St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museum, and the Sistine Chapel (the Sistine Chapel is part of the Vatican Museum). Although the Vatican follows pretty regular hours, there may be some surprise closing dates. The other issue is that there can be extensive, and I mean extensive lines to get into the museums or basilica. My tips will help you enjoy your next tour to Rome and the Vatican.