Things to do in Rome

Take a small-group walking tour (20 people max) of the Vatican Museums and St Peter's Basilica. Jump the queue. Get inside before the crowds swarm. This is one of the top things to do in Rome, the Vatican is simply unmissable. What, you don't like the pope? Fair enough. Just think about all the art. The history. The sculptures, mosaics, frescoes, ancient maps, tapestries... the mind boggles to think about all the amazing art squirreled away in the Vatican's museums over the years. Definitely worth doing.