Title: Things to Do in Vatican City in 2026 | Expedia.com [Vatican City Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Vatican-City.dx179952)[Hotels in Vatican City](https://expedia.com/Vatican-City-Hotels.d179952.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Vatican City](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Vatican-City.d179952.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Vatican City](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Vatican-City.d179952.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vatican City Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Vatican-City.d179952.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Vatican City ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vatican City Types of activities [Vatican City Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Vatican-City.dx179952) ![Visit to St. Peter's Square, a bustling gathering place in Rome, inviting exploration and reflection on a sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508634/dfaa1ff0-ee1b-47f7-9829-95e98dc1f135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Visit to St. Peter's Square, a bustling gathering place in Rome, inviting exploration and reflection on a sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508634/dfaa1ff0-ee1b-47f7-9829-95e98dc1f135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica featuring a church or cathedral, a square or plaza and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074144/155b86f5-3a9b-4c58-b533-674d5c845d08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Light streaming through the grand dome of St. Peter's Basilica creating a serene atmosphere in Rome](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074144/48f6cfe9-7e3e-4311-aa3b-1920d6281783.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St Peter's Basilica interior corridor showcasing historic inscriptions in Rome, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074144/8de6f431-80a2-43cc-a15e-709bfa248b01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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Hill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/166587/4edbea50-914d-4144-a851-55e98d3e0a1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill 2h+ 9.2/10 3,921 verified reviews Free cancellation available $52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/colosseum-ancient-rome-guided-tour-with-roman-forum-palatine-hill.a166587.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3138351/99f75742-d99d-48ce-8246-922f96cce825.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour 2h 30m 8.8/10 4,203 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $55 includes taxes & fees per adult 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Free cancellation available $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-rome-sorrento-amalfi-coast-with-pompeii-or-positano-option.a238327.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![From Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip including Lunch & Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/166552/04a98a7b-1b9b-4323-933f-1da13e16b5ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip including Lunch & Wine Tasting 11h 9.6/10 975 verified reviews Free cancellation available $82 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/from-rome-tuscany-montepulciano-day-trip-including-lunch-wine-tasting.a166552.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 160 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Explore the Best Highlights of Rome by Golf 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[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rome-pasta-making-class-with-wine-limoncello-and-dessert.a48186377.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 23 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&filter.categories=Attractions) ![Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/490292/454636b9-24b4-49a9-aa16-c4a18321ca1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica 1h+ 8.8/10 1,018 verified reviews Free cancellation available $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-optional-basilica.a490292.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/166616/f2175269-46b3-43bb-ace2-8a45a3aa1950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide 1h 7.6/10 959 verified reviews Free cancellation available $46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-admission-with-audio-guide.a166616.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV – Vatican Blessing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/166516/524a5106-2137-42b9-ae55-e253ac9b7576.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV – Vatican Blessing Tour 4h 30m 6.8/10 181 verified reviews Free cancellation available $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/papal-audience-with-pope-leo-xiv-vatican-blessing-tour.a166516.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome: 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Video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44938942/29c8e2c5-94d4-4312-9fec-16c04a28cb1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Arena of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Multimedia Video 4h 8/10 1 verified review $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/arena-of-colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-with-multimedia-video.a44938942.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Pantheon Skip the line Ticket with audioguide App](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49601980/a79926dd-2811-4774-a04e-43c815ba52af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pantheon Skip the line Ticket with audioguide App 1h 7/10 2 verified reviews Free cancellation available $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/pantheon-skip-the-line-ticket-with-audioguide-app.a49601980.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Access in 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Bath](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50468478/27a21b9f-c25b-47b1-abf3-3dd7bb2fe032.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome: Exclusive Candlelight dinner in Agrippa's Roman Bath 3h 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rome-exclusive-candlelight-dinner-in-agrippas-roman-bath.a50468478.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome Secrets: Dark History & Tasty Bites Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50579264/2cb1aae5-9cee-472b-ae96-7e47f8a2309a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome Secrets: Dark History & Tasty Bites Tour 2h 10/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rome-secrets-dark-history-tasty-bites-tour.a50579264.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome: Wine & Vintage Vinyl Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50444534/fa5d4caf-9aca-444f-b33f-02bbf7e3f243.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome: Wine & Vintage Vinyl Experience 1h Free cancellation available $45 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rome-wine-vintage-vinyl-experience.a50444534.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome: Candlelight Wine tasting in ancient roman Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50475009/72cf65bf-2b6e-45cb-8c04-3be2ba9ff764.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome: Candlelight Wine tasting in ancient roman Cave 2h 30m Free cancellation available $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rome-candlelight-wine-tasting-in-ancient-roman-cave.a50475009.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Villa d'Este Magic, Enchanting Photoshoot in Tivoli](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49090543/2fe912d1-eb4c-46cd-99e8-a2b41fe3abad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Villa d'Este Magic, Enchanting Photoshoot in Tivoli 1h Free cancellation available $236 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/villa-deste-magic-enchanting-photoshoot-in-tivoli.a49090543.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome: Opera Concert in Palazzo Doria Pamphilj](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44531299/c8a5af80-8241-4fd2-a397-e6661435a0c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome: Opera Concert in Palazzo Doria Pamphilj 1h 30m+ 8.4/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $117 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/rome-opera-concert-in-palazzo-doria-pamphilj.a44531299.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Castel Gandolfo: Papal Palace Entry Ticket and Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4579078/27cb78a1-9579-4f82-b332-2e7fd39578ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Castel Gandolfo: Papal Palace Entry Ticket and Audio Guide 2h 7.2/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/castel-gandolfo-papal-palace-and-gardens-entrance-ticket.a4579078.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Vatican City | Number of things to do | 950 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour Rome](/things-to-do/jewish-ghetto-and-trastevere-tour-rome.a1148412.activity-details): $5 | | Top 5 things to do | [Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-admission-with-audio-guide.a166616.activity-details)[Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basil...](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-group-tour-of-the-vatican-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica.a1008396.activity-details)[Underground Rome Catacombs Tour with Aqueducts & Appian Way](/things-to-do/underground-rome-catacombs-tour-with-aqueducts-appian-way.a291957.activity-details)[Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour](/things-to-do/rome-colosseum-with-arena-roman-forum-and-palatine-guided-tour.a3138351.activity-details)[Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-optional-basilica.a490292.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour Rome](/things-to-do/jewish-ghetto-and-trastevere-tour-rome.a1148412.activity-details)[Rome: St. Peter’s Basilica and Papal Tombs Tour](/things-to-do/rome-st-peters-basilica-and-papal-tombs-tour.a2542333.activity-details)[Welcome To Rome Experience](/things-to-do/welcome-to-rome-experience.a1204768.activity-details)[Rome: Ancient Baths of Caracalla Ticket & Audio Guide](/things-to-do/rome-ancient-baths-of-caracalla-ticket-audio-guide.a50447866.activity-details)[Rome Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Tour](/things-to-do/rome-hop-on-hop-off-city-sightseeing-tour.a507250.activity-details) | | With kids | [Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-admission-with-audio-guide.a166616.activity-details)[Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basil...](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-group-tour-of-the-vatican-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica.a1008396.activity-details)[Underground Rome Catacombs Tour with Aqueducts & Appian Way](/things-to-do/underground-rome-catacombs-tour-with-aqueducts-appian-way.a291957.activity-details)[Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour](/things-to-do/rome-colosseum-with-arena-roman-forum-and-palatine-guided-tour.a3138351.activity-details)[Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica](/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-optional-basilica.a490292.activity-details) | ## What to do in Vatican City --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Vatican City? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Vatican City ![Illuminated Colosseum stands majestically in Rome at night with vibrant city life surrounding it](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046257/dfc1097b-fb0b-4d2f-96f5-15d86e72f134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colosseum 4.5/5(6,605 reviews) A true architectural heavyweight, the 2,000-year-old Colosseum is often considered one of the seven “modern” wonders of the world. [](https://expedia.com/Colosseum-Rome-City-Centre.d6046257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Visit Trevi Fountain, stunning baroque masterpiece in Rome, Italy under bright blue sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6341167/4d1f5486-6de9-4b4a-9d04-d3a5db349148.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trevi Fountain 4.5/5(6,180 reviews) Rome is a city abundant in world-class water features, but none more stunning, or more famous, than the Trevi Fountain. [](https://expedia.com/Trevi-Fountain-Rome-City-Centre.d6341167.Vacation-Attraction) ![Visitors relax on the Spanish Steps in Rome, enjoying the historic architecture and lively atmosphere during a sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046254/33998c16-eec9-4260-99d3-fa34ff9cbb70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spanish Steps 4.5/5(5,424 reviews) A monumental stairway with a monumental past, the Spanish Steps are literally and figuratively at the heart of Rome. [](https://expedia.com/Spanish-Steps-Rome-City-Centre.d6046254.Vacation-Attraction) ![Exploring Piazza Navona in Rome as visitors admire stunning architecture and vibrant atmosphere under a clear blue sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/508631/d0774731-f7d8-4f6e-8952-c8e6b3379ce6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piazza Navona 4.5/5(4,020 reviews) The old papal buildings have altered little over the centuries, but still act as an open-air hub for cafés and street entertainers. [](https://expedia.com/Piazza-Navona-Rome-City-Centre.d508631.Vacation-Attraction) ![Visit Pantheon in Rome and experience its ancient architecture and bustling atmosphere during a sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502483/0d2ace47-fa09-4440-b2e6-a2a75b850d1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pantheon 4.5/5(5,436 reviews) One of ancient Rome’s greatest achievements combines momentous history and inspired architecture. [](https://expedia.com/Pantheon-Rome-City-Centre.d502483.Vacation-Attraction) ![Wide angle aerial view over the city of Rome and the Vatican museums](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074162/bf40a63f-a7a9-4895-9daa-2c0193e5143f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vatican Museums 4.5/5(3,973 reviews) Forget the Louvre, the Met or the Hermitage, some of the world’s greatest collections of art can be found in the Vatican Museums. [](https://expedia.com/Vatican-Museums-Vatican.d6074162.Vacation-Attraction) ![Villa Borghese which includes a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507794/a2915840-5c8d-4de4-8de2-bf4ffa7e9e22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Villa Borghese 4.5/5(1,696 reviews) Take a break from the busy city center and explore this vast network of pretty gardens and enthralling museums. [](https://expedia.com/Villa-Borghese-Pinciano.d507794.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Peter's Basilica showcases magnificent architecture under a clear blue sky in Rome, Italy](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6074144/7765d7a4-d7ae-46ff-b5b4-efcd49dddeed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Peter's Basilica 5/5(5,419 reviews) Experience this high-domed church at the heart of Catholicism and its magnificent gallery at the heart of the art world. [](https://expedia.com/St-Peters-Basilica-Vatican.d6074144.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piazza di Spagna showing a city and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502484/5d26f75f-dc33-4ee0-91ea-e2ee8daa9625.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piazza di Spagna 4.5/5(1,494 reviews) A prime people-watching spot, this famous square is a superb place to enjoy the sun and see some fantastic artwork and architecture. 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Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Vatican City ![Roman Forum which includes a ruin, heritage elements and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502481/62395336-08f9-4521-904f-53f1daa4b18b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Rome ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vatican City worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Vatican City? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Vatican City? ### Is three days enough to stay in Vatican City? ### Is Vatican City a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Vatican City with kids? > - [Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-admission-with-audio-guide.a166616.activity-details) > - [Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basil...](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-group-tour-of-the-vatican-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica.a1008396.activity-details) > - [Underground Rome Catacombs Tour with Aqueducts & Appian Way](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/underground-rome-catacombs-tour-with-aqueducts-appian-way.a291957.activity-details) > - [Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/rome-colosseum-with-arena-roman-forum-and-palatine-guided-tour.a3138351.activity-details) > - [Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-optional-basilica.a490292.activity-details) ### What to do in Vatican City for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Vatican City? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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