Got there early and queued for about an hour to get into the Basilica- mainly due to the security gates you have to pass through- that said it was very smooth and easy. Once inside St Peter’s it was magnificent and a joy to walk around. I enjoyed the Cupola visit … take the lift up to the first part it’s only €10 and you get a wonderful view down towards St Peter’s tomb and the wall mosaics. Then you climb to 350 stairs to the top of the dome and what a view! I loved the whole experience

Stunningly beautiful. It's just gorgeous inside, and you can take an underground tour to view the popes resting places. Expect to queue to get in here, and wear appropriate clothes.. nothing revealing, it is, after all, a place of worship. The pop is in town on Wednesdays, so check if you can go in before turning up. We also climbed the Cupola (dome) We took the lift part way and walked the rest... its about 330 steps plus the lift up (or 500 odd if you don't take the lift...) it's brutal in the heat. Its also narrow in places. Expect a stone staircase. We did it at the end of the day.. I'd fully recovered this as it meant we weren't being rushed up the stairs.. I'm reasonably fit.. but this is hard going. If you're asthmatic, don't forget your pumps!!

Ok. You’re going to have to stand in line, there is not a skip the line option and even private tours require you to stand in the big line, BUT it is totally worth it. There is no entry cost (there is a cost to rent audio guides if you want one), but St Peter’s Basilica is stunning. There is floor to ceiling artwork, relics from the church including pieces of the cross, and every 5-10 steps is a completely new scene to take in. The pulpit in the middle is so much larger in real life than you can depict from pictures and just amazing to view it up close. There are prayer rooms you can sit in, and there was even a live service while we were there. I highly recommend getting up early to get in line and touring the facility before the later rush.

Expect to Queue when you go as you have to go through screening. How long you will queue depends on the time of day you get there!! Earlier is less!! Well worth seeing and you do not realise just how big it is inside!! It is an amazing place to see. Make sure you see the treasures there they are amazing. You cannot describe what it is like as there is so much to see and it is so vast when you are in there. Certainly somewhere everyone going to Rome should go

This is the place where the saying, “The early bird gets the worm “ really means something. The Basilica opens at 7 AM. My advice is wake up early and BE there at 7am. This way, you don’t have to wait to get in and you get to enjoy the interior of the magnificent basilica from floor to ceiling. Otherwise, every minute after that multiplies itself upwards faster than the speed of light in queue time, and when you finally get to go in hours later, it is so crowded you don’t get to admire the breathtaking immensity of the beauty of the colored marble on the floor. Also, know that it is FREE to visit the Basilica. Don’t let anyone try to sell you any tickets. There is a Vatican’s post office just after the exit, which is very useful to send a postcard with the Vatican stamp on it as a souvenir.

Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City was an experience that transcended the boundaries of mere tourism; it was a spiritual and architectural revelation. From the moment I laid eyes on its magnificent facade, I was spellbound by the grandeur and grace of this sacred monument. Stepping inside, I was immediately enveloped in an aura of tranquility and reverence. The vastness of the interior, adorned with intricate frescoes, awe-inspiring sculptures, and the soft glow of natural light filtering through stained glass, left me breathless. The architecture, a seamless blend of Renaissance and Baroque styles, was a testament to human creativity and devotion. Every corner seemed to tell a story, each artwork a masterpiece, creating an atmosphere that was both sublime and humbling. The centerpiece, Michelangelo’s incomparable Pieta, was a sight to behold. The delicacy with which the sculptor chiseled marble into a representation of profound sorrow and divine serenity was nothing short of miraculous. It was a moment of profound contemplation, reminding me of the boundless depths of human emotion and artistic brilliance.

The August sun was scorching hot and an umbrella helped make it bearable. Go as early as you can to avoid the longest lines. Bring minimal items so you can be processed through security quickly and be sure to wear modest clothing so you cover your shoulders. There is so much to see. Plan extra time to truly savor it all.

Amazing experience in St Peter’s Basilica. The line to queue in was about an hour but we’ll worth it . It’s so beautiful. Vatican museums was a different story . Too many people we couldn’t enjoy it . We instead just headed straight to the Sistine Chapel which was a sight to behold. An experience of a lifetime and a must if one can afford to visit .

Perters Chuch is one of the most beautiful churches/buildings I have ever seen. This was the second time I've been there and I was just as amazed second time as the first time. The atmosphere, the art inside the church, the shining gold and everything was just simply amazing. As well as the outside of the Church and the surroundings. Went of course again to the top, which is a beautiful sight of Rome. I highly recommend going there in the morning around 07.00-07.30, to avoid waiting in line for many hours.

Go early! Entrance is free and we went early (so we joined the queue before it opened.) This meant that we only queued for twenty minutes but also the basilica was nearly empty when we entered it. It also meant that we got to see the square in the dark. Totally worth getting up early to do it! If you only visit one cathedral in Italy this has to be it!