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There are plenty of high quality Rome religious tours to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, + Optional Basilica
• Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
• St Peter's Basilica Express Guided Tour, includes Dome Climb
• Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & 4 Papal Basilicas Full-Day Tour
• Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Express 2-Hour Guided Tour

Prices for Rome religious tours vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for tours on the lower end of the price range, these are the best to book now:

• Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour Rome
• St. Peter's Basilica: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (Without Ticket)
• Wonders of Vatican and Jubilee Walking Tour in Rome
• Best of Vatican Walking Tour: Hidden Gems and Secrets
• Vatican Walking Tour: Religious Marvels and Jubilee Gems

Yes, Rome religious tours are worth it. Every year, millions of tourists visit the Vatican, the spiritual heart of the Roman Catholic Church. Even if you're not religious or spiritual, there's a great chance you'll be in awe of Rome's cathedrals, churches, catacombs, and ancient temples. With a tour guide, you'll not only get a better—or perfectly abridged—version of the city's top religious sites, but you can also enjoy perks like skipping the ticket line and access to "hidden gems."

Per one customer who booked the Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica tour, "Our tour and guide Martina was exceptional. Despite the chaos of the time we were there (shortly after Pope Francis passed and right before the Conclave) she made the tour interesting and was not deterred by the larger than usual crowds. She was intelligent, able to answer questions and had a great sense of humor. Due to the increased volume of visitors, we still had to wait to get into St. Peter's, but having the skip the line option for both parts of the experience was key to alleviating stress."

Before booking Rome religious tours, read the dress code requirements, as many religious sites require knees and shoulders to be covered. It’s also wise to ensure that the sites you want to visit will be open on the day you plan to take a tour. Some religious sites, such as the museums at the Vatican, are closed most Sundays. Consider upgrading to a small group or private tour if you easily get overwhelmed by crowds or have a hearing impairment. If you’re short on time, consider booking an express tour.

To fully enjoy Rome's religious tours, make sure to dress modestly and wear comfortable walking shoes, especially if your tour includes climbing the dome at St. Peter’s Basilica. And be flexible: Sometimes tours are disrupted by ceremonies that occur on very short notice. Also, be aware of the rules regarding taking photos. Some sites don’t permit photography while others allow it, as long as the flash is turned off.

Even if you're short on time, you can find something to fit your schedule. Here are a few of the best Rome religious tours you can enjoy in an hour or less:

• Rome: St. Peter's Basilica & Dome Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
• Rome's Iconic Temple: Pantheon Audio Guided Tour with Fast Access
• Underground Rome: Capuchin Crypts Semi-Private Tour
• Pantheon Guided Tour: Rome's Ancient Temple with Express Option
• St. Peter's Basilica and Holy Door Jubilee Express Guided Tour