Whats the best way for me to spend my time at Vatican City?
A. We’re not trying to be coy, but it depends on how much time you have. If this is your first visit or you have a full day we recommend seeing St. Peter’s Basilica in the morning, along with either a visit to the inside of the cupola or to nearby Castel Sant’Angelo. Both of the last two are a nice break in the day, and not only because of their historical significance: the fact that they’re so high above street level means they have the two best views in Rome! With an afternoon visit to the museums and Sistine Chapel (see next question), time out for food, buying souveneirs (and resting your feet a bit!) you can easily spend the entire day within a few blocks of the Vatican. If you have more time you would be wise to divide the above into two separate days; if you have less time you could eliminate the visit to the dome and Castel Sant’Angelo and shorten your visit inside the museums. Whatever you decide to do, remember that the Sistine Chapel is near the end of a very long one-way it
