the tour of the Vatican was all and more than i expected. the art is breathtaking and just being inside the Sistine chapel was awe inspiring. i was surprised that we were able to take pictures everywhere except the Sistine chapel. i was told, and had read, that no photos were allowed anywhere within the Vatican. I was also surprised... More

As soon as we were within sight of St Peter's square we were bombarded by ticket sellers/guides etc, all wanting to sell us - well I'm not quite sure what.There were queues of four hours just to get through security.We noticed there were approx six security desks of which only one was staffed.There was no signage or information anywhere.Very poor... More

Seeing the Vatican City is a definite must for any tourist. Be sure to take the Vatican coin as a souvenir. Priceless experience! More

We spent a whole day here, lots to see and do. We would recommend doing the climb up to the cupola/dome of St Peter's Basilica, amazing views of Rome from the top. Vatican Museum have lots of beautiful things to see and the Sistine Chapel is also a must do for anyone visiting Rome. More

The smallest country in the world in itself is already worth a visit. The st peters basilica is a must for all Catholics and therefore, it's a must see while one is in Rome. Its very grand inside the basilica, and amazing structures outside the basilica on st peters square. More

The Vatican City, also known as the Holy See, while small, is jammed packed with excellent things to see. The major attractions here are the Vatican grounds and Museum as well as St. Peter's Basilica and the St. Peter's Square. When visiting Rome its advisable to allocate at least 1/2 to 3/4 of a day for this area. Here are... More

I've never seen so many monks in one place in my life. It was interesting. More

You have to visit the vatican when in Rome, the fact its the smallest state and just the sheer amount of things to do here is immense. Highly recommended More

Of course with St. Peter's Square and Basilica, along with the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel, you're not likely to pass this by on your tour of Rome. Besides, you get to add another "country" to your list. More