The Vatican was full of Greek, Roman and Christian artifacts. A walking tour in the morning before it opens to the public is well worth it. The shops inside where nuns sell their rosaries etc are not too badly priced. We were fortunate that we...More

Normally something I would enjoy was completely marred by the heat and crowds. First of all, spend the money and fast track your way in. You could be waiting hours before going in. On entering the unexpectedly modern entrance, be prepared for a lot of...More

Read about what is there to see and why you would want to see that. If you still want to go i advise to go as early as possible in the morning. A skip the line ticket works very well but once you are inside...More

Even doing a pre-arranged tour of these museums with a guide (there were 22 in our group), this is a crowded experience. Lots and lots of people and you shuffle along and slowly go up packed staircases to get from one place to another. But...More

Amazing history, stunning pieces, wonderful museums. However a seriously worried that the management of crowd dynamics fall far below an acceptable standard. At times I saw worried faces of people clearly anxious. Pressure points in long confined corridors and steps. 20k people through per day,...More

Our family (with young children) visited the museum and Sistine Chapel. We are amazed with the museum collection. The building and display were beautiful. Our kids specially fond of the round stairs. However, it was to crowded and the very long line of queues in...More

One of the best museums in the world. Some tips, make a reservation and buy tickets before in museums own www sites and you save some two hours in line. Then don't follow the crowd but visit the Pinacotheca first with only few people and...More