Vatican Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Prati showing heritage elements and heritage architecture
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St. Peter\'s Square featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

Vatican Museums

Vatican Museums

4.5/5(213 reviews)

Breathtaking Renaissance masterpieces by artists such as Caravaggio, Raphael and da Vinci await in these magnificent museums neighbouring the Sistine Chapel.

Vatican Museums
St. Peter\'s Basilica which includes a city, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral

St. Peter's Basilica

4.5/5(232 reviews)

Few people are left unmoved by St. Peter’s, whether it’s the sheer opulence of the interior or the staggering art treasures within it.

St. Peter's Basilica
Sistine Chapel

Sistine Chapel

4.5/5(160 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Vatican City with a visit to Sistine Chapel. Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Sistine Chapel
St. Peter\'s Square which includes a city, a square or plaza and château or palace

St. Peter's Square

4.5/5(61 reviews)

As the centre of the Catholic world, St. Peter’s Square is a breath-taking spiritual experience for all who visit it.

St. Peter's Square
Castel Sant\'Angelo which includes a castle

Castel Sant'Angelo

4.5/5(163 reviews)

Explore the different layers of history, admire the intricate artwork and frescos or just take in the sweeping views of Rome from this riverside fortress.

Castel Sant'Angelo
Via Cola di Rienzo

Via Cola di Rienzo

5/5(1 review)

During your visit to Rome, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Via Cola di Rienzo. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

Via Cola di Rienzo

Activities

Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

NZ$568
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour

NZ$226
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Small-Group Guided Tour
Rome: Leonardo Da Vinci Experience Entry Ticket

Rome: Leonardo Da Vinci Experience Entry Ticket

NZ$30
per adult
Rome: Leonardo Da Vinci Experience Entry Ticket
Rome in 1 Day: Skip-the-Line Vatican, Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour

Rome in 1 Day: Vatican & Colosseum Combined Guided Tour

NZ$422
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Rome in 1 Day: Vatican & Colosseum Combined Guided Tour
Early Access Vatican & Sistine Chapel with VIP Breakfast

VIP Vatican Breakfast with Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

NZ$187
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
VIP Vatican Breakfast with Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour

Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour

NZ$89
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica, Dome Climb, and Underground Tour
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Our pick of the best Vatican Hotel Deals

Hotel Pacific Roma
Hotel Pacific Roma
3 out of 5
Viale delle Medaglie D'Oro 51, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$353 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$353
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"Friendly front desk staff. Very helpful."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Hotel Pacific Roma
Grand Hotel Olympic
Grand Hotel Olympic
4 out of 5
Via Properzio 2/a, Rome, RM
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$585 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$585
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"My family and I had a super stay at the Grand Hotel Olympic in April 2025. We were travelling with our 8 and 4 year olds and they both had an excellent stay. The hotel is in a great location, minutes from the Vatican, but feels much quieter compared to many other areas of the city. It only takes ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Grand Hotel Olympic
Starhotels Michelangelo
Starhotels Michelangelo
4 out of 5
Via Della Stazione Di San Pietro 14, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$428 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$428
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"This hotel is immediately beside St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museum and the Sistine Chapel. The rooms are clean and bright, friendly staff throughout."

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2025

Starhotels Michelangelo
Hotel Isa
Hotel Isa
4 out of 5
Via Cicerone 39, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$489 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
NZ$489
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Great location!! The staff was amazing, and the rooftop was a perfect spot we would relax at nightly. Only downside was the AC, ours for some reason smelled horrible when on, and made us nauseous. Other than that, loved it!"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Hotel Isa
Mama Shelter Roma
Mama Shelter Roma
4 out of 5
Via Luigi Rizzo 20, Rome, RM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$411 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$411
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (796 reviews)
"The property was beautiful and unique. The restaurant in the hotel was delicious and easily accessed."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2025

Mama Shelter Roma
Vatican Style
Vatican Style
Via del Mascherino 46, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$264 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
NZ$264
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this guesthouse in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (549 reviews)
"Amazing area, they were remodeling but other than that, they were very polite and the place was spotless clean."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2025

Vatican Style
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Other neighbourhoods around Vatican

Prati featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and religious aspects

Prati

4.5/5(45 area reviews)

Via Cola di Rienzo and Palace of Justice are top sights in Prati, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop or Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station to see more sights in the area.

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Rome City Centre

4.5/5(329 area reviews)

Trevi Fountain and Pantheon are a few top attractions in Rome City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop or Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.

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Parione

While visiting Parione, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori.

Parione
Piazza Navona showing a monument, art and a city

Navona

5/5(152 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Piazza Navona and take some time to enjoy the cosy cafes during your time in Navona. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station or Arenula-Min. G. Giustizia Tram Station.

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Regola

If you're spending time in Regola, check out sights like Campo de' Fiori or Palazzo Farnese and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Arenula-Min. G. Giustizia Tram Station or Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station.

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Sant'Eustachio

If you're spending some time in Sant'Eustachio, San Luigi dei Francesi and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II are top sights worth seeing.

Sant'Eustachio

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