I visited the Vatican Museums, which was what I was most looking forward to during my trip to Rome. Since I heard it was very large and had many artworks, I booked a docent tour, and it was an excellent decision. If I had gone alone, I probably would have just vaguely glanced at the famous paintings without knowing what anything was, and then left exhausted. The tour was a strenuous walk, more than I expected, but our guide efficiently led us through the route and shared fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about the artworks, so there was never a dull moment. The emotion I felt when I saw Raphael's 'The School of Athens,' which I had only seen in textbooks, in person is still vivid. The highlight was definitely Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Photography is prohibited inside, so I had to take it all in with my eyes, but remembering Michelangelo's solitary working process, which our guide explained before we entered, made me feel completely overwhelmed by the artwork. I highly recommend it!!!