Just blew $75 on a 'skip the line' pass for the Vatican that was a total scam

The pass was fake, the line was just as long, and the official site sells the real ones for 25 euros, so has anyone actually found a legit way to skip those crazy queues?

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kellyr185d ago

That "skip the line" pass scam is way too common. The only real way is booking a timed entry ticket directly on the official museum website, and you have to do it weeks ahead. Even then you'll wait a bit, but it's a short security line, not the hours-long ticket queue. Guides with official licenses can also get you in faster, but you have to vet them carefully.

murray.cole4d ago

Booking weeks ahead isn't a real solution for normal people with changing plans. The official site is a mess and sells out instantly, so those third party sellers fill a need. Sometimes you pay a premium for the chance to skip the line, and that's just how it works now. Calling everything a scam ignores that the real system is broken.