Vatican Travel Guide

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Rome showing heritage architecture and signage
Prati showing heritage elements and heritage architecture
Prati which includes a city, a bridge and a river or creek
Prati showing an administrative building, heritage elements and a monument
St. Peter\'s Square featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
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
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$89
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

NZ$98
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour
Skip-the-Line Tickets: Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums

Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission Ticket

NZ$47
Per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission Ticket
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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

NZ$162
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
fettuccine rome

3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

NZ$115
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu
Skip-the-Line Tour: Vatican & Sistine Chapel with Special Entrance

Skip-the-Line Tour: Vatican & Sistine Chapel with Special Entrance

NZ$176
Per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Tour: Vatican & Sistine Chapel with Special Entrance
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Our pick of the best Vatican Hotel Deals

Mama Shelter Roma
Mama Shelter Roma
4 out of 5
Via Luigi Rizzo 20, Rome
The price is NZ$266 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (677 reviews)
"Nice hotel, excellent staff. A bit far from some of the bigger attractions."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Mama Shelter Roma
Grand Hotel Olympic
Grand Hotel Olympic
4 out of 5
Via Properzio 2/a, Rome, RM
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$534 per night from 12 Dec to 13 Dec
NZ$534
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice small hotel at a reasonable price, very close to Vatican/Castel St. Angelo and easy to walk to the other locations, also with a metro station nearby. Also close to restaurants. Room/Breakfast are simple but enough. I would stay again for a short trip in Rome (we were a family of four, spending ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Grand Hotel Olympic
Hotel Isa
Hotel Isa
4 out of 5
Via Cicerone 39, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$402 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
NZ$402
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, jacuzzi room was incredible. Staff super friendly and helpful. Thanks again"

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Hotel Isa
Hotel Pacific Roma
Hotel Pacific Roma
3 out of 5
Viale delle Medaglie D'Oro 51, Rome, roma
The price is NZ$214 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
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! (406 reviews)
"Good Breakfast BUT! The restaurant “manager” or server boss during breakfast was Very Rude !! I am going to come back due that person (male with white hair)."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Hotel Pacific Roma
Starhotels Michelangelo
Starhotels Michelangelo
4 out of 5
Via Della Stazione Di San Pietro 14, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$300 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
NZ$300
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice room. Staff was very helpful with my requests. A very high quality hotel."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Starhotels Michelangelo
NH Collection Roma Giustiniano
NH Collection Roma Giustiniano
4 out of 5
Via Virgilio 1 E/F/G, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$366 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$366
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
"Great location and facilities"

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

NH Collection Roma Giustiniano
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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 Museo Storico dell'Arma dei Carabinieri 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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Campo Marzio

While you're in Campo Marzio, take in top sights like Spanish Steps and jump on the metro at Spagna Station to see more of the city.

Campo Marzio
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Colonna

While visiting Colonna, you might make a stop by sights like Via del Corso and Palazzo Montecitorio.

Colonna

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