St. Peter's Basilica

On our first day in Rome we headed to the Vatican.

We had made reservation online for entrance only. It is really worth it.

We did not have a guided tour, and we didn't feel like it was needed. People tried to sell tickets to us, OF COURSE. But we said no.

To enter the Basilica we had to queue up. It was said to take a long time. And yes, probably during high season. But for us it took 20 min.  So NO it's not worth to pay 35 Euro more for guide and skipping the line, unless you are in hurry!

We also walked all the way up in the Basilica. We climbed all the stairs, all 541 of them!

It cost 6 Euro, I kinda regret not paying 2 Euro more to take the lift up (by that shipping around 200+ steps). Not that it was so difficult. But it made me SUPER sweaty!!!

In all, if you are visiting the St Peter's Basilica this is totally worth the visit!!! The 360 degree view is spectacular! Especially when it's good weather!!

The vatican