This is the biggest mistake tourists make when visiting Rome
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Our first stop was in the historical city of Rome.
I'm not much into touristy things, but I knew I had to see the Colosseum and the Vatican. Luckily, a friend who spent a summer in Rome gave me a crucial piece of advice about visiting these two hot spots: Buy tickets in advance online.
The lines to get into the Colosseum and especially the Vatican and Sistine Chapel can be hours long. On the day we visited the Vatican, the line wrapped around two long blocks, and it was more then 90 degrees outside. Luckily, we were able to bypass everyone waiting on line, and walk in right away.
It will cost you a few extra euros in processing fees (€4 each for the Vatican), but buying a ticket online and printing it out before your trip can save you hours of your precious vacation time. And when you book a ticket, you pick a specific time slot, so it makes it easy to plan the rest of your day.
Buying tickets online is simple, and you can choose between guided tours or just admission. You can purchase Vatican tickets here, and Colosseum tickets here. I didn't make it to the Borghese Gallery, but you should make a reservation there too.
Here's how to book your ticket at the Vatican.
First you select which type of tour you'd like to take. We just bought tickets and walked through the museum on our own:
Vatican Museum
Then select what month you're going, and how many tickets you need:
Select a specific day:
And a time slot:
You pay in advance, and are sent a voucher to print and take on your trip. That simple purchase will save you hours of time that might otherwise be spent waiting in line.
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