How do I skip the lines at St Peter’s Basilica?
St. Peter’s Basilica is free and the lines can be extremely long. There are, however, several legitimate ways to skip the lines. We give you insider tips.
What’s the difference between St. Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and the Vatican?
To clear up any confusion we first need to define some terminology: Vatican City is a city-state with clearly defined borders. It is an independent country surrounded by Italy, and presided over by the Holy See (the Catholic church’s jurisdiction), with...
What should I see if I have only one day in Rome?
Rome wasn’t built in a day, and one day is nowhere near enough to see everything the city has to offer. Even a year isn’t enough to be totally honest. That said, there may be circumstances – a cruise, a multi-city tour of Italy, a layover – in...
What’s the best way to skip the lines at the Colosseum?
Key insider tips from Rome locals on how to avoid wasting precious vacation time lining up at the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill and walk straight in.
How do I avoid the lines at the Vatican?
The queues to get into the Vatican are notoriously long, and the Roman sun is hot. We show you how to keep your cool by skipping the lines.
