Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Try to arrive when it opens to avoid the long lines. I was able to enjoy and appreciate it so much more than on my previous visit due to not being in a huge crowd.
The tour guide gave us 15 minutes in the chapel to look around prior to explaining everything to us. Another must do. Don’t talk in the chapel you will get yelled at.
Part of the Vatican Museum tour. Crowds make it difficult, but it is worth seeing.
No photos are allowed in the Sistine Chapel.
Don’t buy tickets from vendors outside. You can save money buying them inside.
Unbelievably crowded.
Experience this high-domed church at the heart of Catholicism and its magnificent gallery at the heart of the art world.
You can browse the exhibits at Vatican Necropolis, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Vatican City. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area, or seek out the local tours.
After visiting Apostolic Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Vatican City. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
You can learn about the history of Vatican City with a visit to Governor's Palace of the Vatican City State. Make time for the notable monuments and local tours in this vibrant area.
The open-air heart of the Catholic world, Piazza San Pietro is at the pinnacle of religious architecture, especially as the sun sets.
Forget the Louvre, the Met or the Hermitage, some of the world’s greatest collections of art can be found in the Vatican Museums.
