Guided Tour of Vatican Museums & St. Peter's Basilica: Rome
Depending on the time of year and how much you want to do, Vatican city is one of those attractions that can easily take up to a few hours. It’s also a place where the lines are long, so having an expert guide to get you through it makes sense. You’ll start in the Vatican Museums skipping the ticket lines (though you may still wait to convert your pre-booked voucher into physical paper tickets) and then walk through a special entrance to St Peter’s Basilica, bypassing the separate line for that attraction.
The Vatican Museums contain one of the world’s most impressive art collections, from ancient Greek and Roman statuary to Renaissance & Baroque masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. It would be easy to get lost in 54 galleries of hallways and rooms, but an experienced guide can help you navigate the collection as well as answer any questions. Small group tours with 25 or fewer people will allow you to hear your guide better and avoid large crowds that can be difficult to manoeuvre through in tight spaces.