Packing for a Vatican visit: The dress code do’s and dont’s
If you’re traveling to the Italian capital, it’s very likely a trip to the Vatican is high on your agenda! And why wouldn’t it…
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The Biggest Mistakes When Visiting the Vatican – and How to Avoid Them
Planning a tour of the Vatican? With so much to see it can be tempting to dive straight in without a second thought. Every…
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Castel Gandolfo Is The Roman Day Trip You Didn’t Know You Needed
After three trips to Rome in the past five years, I didn’t think there were many new (and noteworthy) experiences to be had. So…
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How to Travel Italy with Kids
There’s no need to wait until the kids are grown to visit Italy, the country is safe, fun, and immensely educational. To top things…
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The Best Things to do in the Vatican For Kids
For families with a limited time frame (i.e. kids with limited attention spans) we run the Sistine Express Tour and the Vatican Highlights Tour, both…
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6 Of The Most Surprising Properties Owned By The Catholic Church
It’s common knowledge that the Catholic Church owns some of the most ornate and impressive churches in the world, but have you ever wondered what other properties…
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How to Enjoy Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy
Since his move to the Vatican, Pope Francis has been a font of change and renewed enthusiasm for the Catholic Church. He has worked…
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The 8 Italian Places To Visit Before You Die
Walks of Italy runs a wide range of immersive, small group walking tours in Italy. Whether you’re coming to Italy for the first time or…
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8 Interesting Facts about Michelangelo that Might Surprise You
You probably know Michelangelo Buonarroti as one of the greatest artists of all time. During his prodigious career he sculpted the Pieta in Rome…
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Visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, An Insider’s Guide To Rome’s Most Famous Church
Feeling overwhelmed by all the options in beautiful Vatican City? We hear you. After you’ve checked out the Vatican Museums (using our handy Vatican Museums guide) it’s…
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