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The Vatican
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💡Local Tips

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Just remember: there is a dress code! It would be a shame to have your tickets all ready and be turned away for wearing the wrong thing.

There are a number of iconic parts of the Vatican that you should take your time with such as Michelangelo’s Pietà in St. Peter’s Basilica and, of course, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.

That said, there are also hidden gems within the Vatican that are worth taking the time to absorb. Find out what you’re most interested in seeing and divide your time up accordingly. For example, most people tend to bypass the Borgia Apartments

Large bags are not permitted inside, but there are no set rules as to what constitutes a large bag. Regular backpacks are generally okay, but suitcases and rolling luggage are not. The Vatican Museums have similarly strict rules, and any large bags will have to be left behind. Security check is mandatory for getting inside Vatican Museums

⌚ Best Time to Visit

Of course, you can beat the long lines and crowds waiting outside the Museums with your skip-the-line ticket, but how can you avoid the throngs of tourists when you get inside? The answer is simple, book your Vatican tour for the early morning or the late evening to beat the crowds. With about 20,000 people visiting the Vatican every day, you’ll have more space to marvel in the beauty of its Museums if you go outside of peak times.

If exploring the Vatican without the crowds is high on your list of priorities, we recommend taking our VIP Vatican Breakfast experience. This tour invites guests inside the Vatican before it’s even open to the general public. Guests enjoy a delicious buffet-style breakfast in the iconic Pinecone Courtyard and then visit the Museums before the crowds arrive.

Visiting the Vatican on Wednesday morning could be perfect for you. As most visitors flock towards the basilica for the papal audience, you can have a much more relaxed experience as you explore the Vatican Museums with only a fraction of the usual number of tourists.