Vatican City tours, things to do and tickets

See the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Head inside the world’s largest collection of private art with an expert guide, and see for yourself why the Vatican is a mecca for millions of travelers. Explore intriguing sites and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo.
Continue your tour as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access. Admire even more Renaissance masterpieces inside the beautiful church as you appreciate Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar covering. Rub the toes of the statue of St. Peter for the chance to receive some good luck!

Before you start, our multilingual staff will welcome you to our fully equipped, air-conditioned offices.

Looking for an enjoyable evening stroll? Look no further than our night tour of Rome's most significant sites. Starting from the iconic Spanish Steps, we'll take you on a journey through history, stopping at the Mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Augustus, the Ara Pacis, an altar dating back to 13 BC, and crossing over the Angels bridge to view the magnificent Castel Sant'Angelo.

The tour concludes at the breath-taking Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City, one of the world's smallest countries. This Vatican night tour is available every evening for your convenience. Please note: We don't visit the Vatican museums!

We only require a booking fee for this tour, and there are no additional charges. Our knowledgeable and experienced tour guides work solely on a tips-only basis, so please feel free to tip them appropriately if you enjoyed the tour.

Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring Rome's most stunning landmarks and experiencing the city's magical atmosphere at night.

Let the sights of Rome unfold before you on an open-top, double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus. Climb aboard to admire top Rome attractions including the Vatican City, Colosseum and Trevi Fountain on this comprehensive tour. Enjoy 360-degree views from the open deck and hop on and off as you wish at any of the eight stops. Choose 24, 48 or 72 hours of sightseeing, and if you opt for a 24/48-hour ticket, upgrade to include entrance to Rome’s showpieces such as Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica and Colosseum.

Download now Sightseeing Experience APP: an easy and practical way to orient yourself, move, visit and discover the city.

Inside the APP you find a free walking tour of the center available in 5 languages and an interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real time, the waiting time at each stop and your position so you can easily reach the nearest stop.

Start your tour and meet your guide at "Al San Michele" bar, where you can enjoy a delicious breakfast before embarking on an unforgettable adventure to Vatican City.

Our first stop will be the breathtaking Cupola, located in St. Peter's Basilica. Take in the stunning views of the Vatican City as we climb the Cupola, which offers one of the most incredible views of the city. Our expert guide will point out key landmarks and provide fascinating insights into the history and significance of this iconic site.

After our climb, we will explore the incredible St. Peter's Basilica. As one of the most important and awe-inspiring religious sites in the world. Our guide will take you on a journey through the history of the Basilica, highlighting key features such as the Bernini Altar, the bronze statue of St. Peter, and the stunning Sistine Chapel.

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the wonders of Vatican City on our guided tour!

Attend the weekly address of the pope with this papal audience ticket. In Vatican City, your guide will lead you through the mass of people to a prime location, where you’ll watch the pope address the crowd, and hear about the historical tradition of the papal audience. With a personal audio headset, you’ll be sure to hear everything the guide says above the noise of the crowd. While the weekly audience with the pope draws very large numbers, this ticket provides guided commentary in a group limited to 20 people.

Discover the best of Rome along a ride of 8+ stops and enjoy our hop-on hop-off bus tour that covers the highlights of the Eternal City.

Choose between a 24, 48 or 72 hours bus ticket, and visit quintessential Rome landmarks such as the Colosseum, Pantheon and Circus Maximus, as well as Vatican City.

While aboard the bus, hear about Rome’s fascinating history and culture via an entertaining multilingual audio commentary.

Hop off the bus and enjoy the freedom to sightsee at your own pace with bonus digital self-guided walking tours.

2 great passes rolled into one:
- The Roma Pass allows free entry to 2 out of 6 top attractions plus discounts at 30 further top sights and a travel card.
- The Omnia Vatican Card allows entry to all top sights in Vatican City plus a 3 day hop on hop off bus tour.

Explore Rome and Vatican City at ease with the Omnia Vatican and Rome Pass – two must-have 3-day sightseeing passes that include entry to selected attractions, discounts and more. Enjoy fast-track-entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica with the Omnia Card. Use the Rome Pass for general entry to two out of five possible attractions such as the Colosseum.

Other features of the Rome Pass include a hop-on hop-off bus ticket, a central Rome travelcard, guidebook and map.

PLEASE NOTE: Child passes (6-17 yrs old) do not include the Roma Pass (entry to 2 Rome landmarks of choice), nor a travelcard. Many museums in Rome are free for under 18s, and travel in Rome is free for under 10 yrs old.)

Your ticket includes access to one of the most iconic landmarks in the Vatican City - the magnificent Cupola . With the included audio guide app, you'll be able to fully immerse yourself in the history and beauty of this incredible structure.

Start your tour at 8h00 AM the meeting point located at the bar "Al San Michele" (Borgo Santo Spirito 17) and meet our staff who will escort you to the Cupola's entrance, the dome that dominates the skyline of Rome. As you climb the spiral staircase, you'll be able to admire the intricate details of the Cupola's design up close. Once you reach the top, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Vatican City and beyond.

Next, you can continue your self guided experience to the Basilica of St. Peter - the largest church in the world and one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Catholics. With your audio guide app, you'll be able to learn about the fascinating history and art behind this stunning architectural masterpiece.

With these exclusive skip-the-line access tickets you will have immediate entry to the famous Vatican Museums, bypassing the long line and crowds. View one of the largest art collections in the world at your leisure, before viewing the infamous Sistine Chapel. Then, make your way to St Peter's Basilica and gaze at the stunning architecture. Meet your coordinator on the day of the tour at the designated meeting spot noted in your voucher. There you will receive your tickets to enter the museums.

Enjoy your time with our skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Get to see the best of the masterpieces of art collection that vary from the frescoed walls of different galleries to the precious mosaics, to the ancient hellenistic and roman statues carefully selected by the popes throughout the centuries. If you want more than a ticket, you may choose to upgrade to a 3-hour guided tour option for a better knowledge of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and the St' Peter's Basilica.

Bookings are essential if you'd like to attend a Papal Audience with Pope Francis I at the Vatican. Tickets are free of charge but they are limited and you must have a confirmed reservation to attend. Book ahead and you won't waste precious vacation time whilst in Rome.
IMPORTANT: after the Papal audience you can enjoy for free our Hop on HOp off tour : "One Run" !! enjoying the panorama of this stunning city.

Immerse yourself in the magical city of Rome on a fully customizable 9-hour Private shore excursion of Rome with no waiting in line from Civitavecchia port (Rome's cruise port). An English speaking driver will pick you up just outside your cruise ship in a luxury vehicle and whisk you off to explore the Eternal City.

Enjoy Rome’s incredible 2500 year history at your own pace, including the Colosseum ,Vatican , Pantheon and more - a total of 20 stops, customizable at your preferences. Take this opportunity to try delicious Roman street food (not included in price) and other "must see" spots of Rome, such as the Colosseum where you can marvel at its intricate underground passageways.

We are on your schedule, not ours! The tour can end any time you like,and we also guarantee you won’t miss your cruise

This award winning food and wine tour operates by the Vatican City in the Roman neighborhoods of Prati and Trionfale.

There are 4 locally loved food venues, offering Rome’s #1 pizza, the best cheeses and cured meats Italy has to offer, truffles, 25 year aged balsamic vinegar, handmade pasta and Tiramisu with free flowing fine wine, including D.O.C.G Vermentino di Gallura, D.O.C.G San Lorenzo Chianti and Frascati Superiore D.O.C.G

Group size is limited to max 15 people
Book now to reserve your place

Beat the crowds at St. Peter’s Basilica as it opens for the day. Take the lift partway up and make the final ascent on foot—the reward at the top is worth it.

Meet your expert Vatican guide by St. Peter’s Square and leave Rome behind you as you cross into Vatican City and enter St. Peter’s Basilica just as it opens to the public.

At the terrace level you can decide whether to relax and take in the view or climb the remaining 320 steps up to the summit, where the breathtaking view of Rome and beyond is simply unforgettable. Your guide will point out all the most interesting historical landmarks in every direction, be they in Vatican City, the wider city of Rome, or further afield.

As what goes up must come down, join us on a descent into the lower level of the basilica to experience the “Vatacombs,” a series of grottoes containing papal crypts and effigies crafted by the most celebrated artists of the centuries.

On this private tour you will have the chance to visit the highlights of the Vatican city with a top rated local guide.

You will not be standing in the long entrance lines but instead use our preferential fast access. You will see all the important and famous artworks in the Vatican! Discover masterpieces of art from the papal collections on a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel. Marvel at art and antiquity by Michelangelo and others.

The Vatican City visit is a lifetime experience you' wont' forget.

• See Michelangelo's miraculous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.

• Admire the masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and more.

• Travel through centuries of history.

• Explore ancient civilizations from Europe and beyond.

• Visit the Belvedere Courtyard and the Octagonal.

See the best of the capital of Italy with our All Around Tour. Sit back and relax, you’ll get the full Rome experience with must-see attractions like the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Vatican City and Saint Peter's Cathedral!

Just hop off at every of 8 stops, take a picture, then hop on your minivan which is waiting for your at the same place when you leave.

Join me touring the center of Rome in an Electrical golf cart, a way to explore the main touristic attractions and the hidden gems of the eternal that Only real locals know, togheter with Adriano a real Roman,an art major, photography and history lover. We Will start from piazza del Popolo the old city entrance we Will drive up to the vatican city and the Castel sant'angelo, After we Will Explore the reinassance neigborhood going to the Navona Square. We Will see the pantheon and the most famous fountain in the world "the trevi fountain" after tossing the coin we Will climb up to the spanish steps to see an above view of the city from the pincio's balcony in Villa borghese.. after we will cross the entire city center to get on the ancient Roma side to see the Colosseum,the Forums and the Circus maximus..

Enjoy a private tour of the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter's Basilica with this skip-the-line guided tour to enjoy the best of the Vatican. The Vatican Museums offer a unique collection of art masterpieces. The itinerary is focused on the most important areas of the museum. Finally, arrive at the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo's masterpiece on the ceiling and in the extraordinary depiction of the Last Judgement. The Basilica of St. Peter, the biggest church in the world, will be the last stop on your visit. Today, the church is a treasure trove of precious works of art, such as the Pietà by Michelangelo and the Baldachin by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

The Vatican museum is one of the best and most historic places in Italy, Rome. every day more than 6 million tourists visited Vatican city. people love to see them pop that is why they come to Rome every year to see the masterpiece of Michelangelo. every painting has a unique history. lots of things you can discover inside the Vatican city. Your booking to the Vatican Museums lets you visit one of the most important, most popular museums in the world, cutting down on waiting time at the ticket office.

- Quick admission to the Vatican Museums
- Admission to the Sistine Chapel
- Access to see the masterpiece of Michelangelo
- Visitors can get into the Basilica for free