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On average the Vatican receives 25,000 visitors daily, but those in the know plan ahead and book a guided tour. There are many options out there, but Compass & Key highly recommends the private and small-group tours led by historians through Context Travel.
The most comprehensive is the 3-hour Vatican Highlights Tour, an exceptional introduction to the history, art, and architecture of The Vatican that includes the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Context offers an add-on private tour of St. Peter’s Basilica due to current restrictions*. Context recommends reserving an early afternoon tour on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays to avoid the most congested crowds. With that in mind, Compass & Key has curated an itinerary to prepare you for the afternoon tour and wander the Prati neighborhood afterward.
*Please note that due to COVID restrictions, it is not currently possible to pass from the Vatican Museums to St Peter's Basilica directly, visitors must exit the Museums and walk around the Vatican City walls to enter St Peter's from the main door. This is subject to change as rules are revisited in Italy.
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Tour fee: ≅$150 per person for the recommended group tour, Vatican Highlights Tour, through Context Travel
Starting point: Ristorante Coromandel
Wandering Rome: A Walking Tour
The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Prati Neighborhood
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