Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Vatican City December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Vatican City Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatican-City.dx179952)[Hotels in Vatican City](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatican-City-Hotels.d179952.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Vatican City](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Vatican-City.d179952.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Vatican City Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Vatican-City.d179952.Car-Hire-Guide)[Vatican City Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatican-City.d179952.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Vatican City ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vatican City Types of activities [Vatican City travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Vatican-City.dx179952) ![St. Peter\'s Square featuring a statue or sculpture, a city and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20278-Piazza-San-Pietro-St-Peters-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica featuring a city, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/55000/55384-St-Peters-Basilica-Basilica-Di-San-Pietro-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20286-St-Peters-Basilica-Basilica-Di-San-Pietro-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica which includes religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20287-St-Peters-Basilica-Basilica-Di-San-Pietro-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica which includes heritage architecture, interior views and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20289-St-Peters-Basilica-Basilica-Di-San-Pietro-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Vatican City Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Vatican City has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Vatican City, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Vatican City with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Vatican City Vatican City is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Vatican City, and make it a breeze to explore Vatican City and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Vatican City to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Vatican City, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Vatican City. #### Vatican City attractions Vatican City has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Vatican City to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Vatican City. Looking for things to do in Vatican City can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. 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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 3h 9.2/10 3,905 reviews Free cancellation available £47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 8.4/10 258 reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-colosseum-with-arena-roman-forum-and-palatine-guided-tour.a3138351.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/442250/aa41f01e-adac-4892-9511-7475ae5b39d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome 13h 9.2/10 460 reviews Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pompeii-amalfi-coast-and-positano-day-trip-from-rome.a442250.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Gems of Tuscany: Florence & Pisa One Day Excursion from Rome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2461139/37393bb8-a798-4b51-a70b-513eb050f654.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gems of Tuscany: Florence & Pisa One Day Excursion from Rome 14h 8.8/10 61 reviews Free cancellation available ~~£131~~£65 includes taxes & fees per adult 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\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-by-golf-cart-private-tour.a3617993.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Private or Small Group Tour of Ostia Antica with Transfer from Rome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49448519/3885d51e-bbd6-4d9d-b70d-58217e61d4d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private or Small Group Tour of Ostia Antica with Transfer from Rome 2h 30m Free cancellation available £219 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-or-small-group-tour-of-ostia-antica-with-transfer-from-rome.a49448519.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome's Hidden Excavations: Underground Tunnels & Colosseum Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2126119/a48faaba-5051-4924-b519-53cceb3c80d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome's Hidden Excavations: Underground Tunnels & Colosseum Tour 4h Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/1-hour-colosseum-exclusive-private-guided-tour-no-line-pickup-drop-off-option.a2126119.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 79 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2128072/99424690-45a6-41c0-80b9-d6dd8583fa44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu 3h 9.6/10 60 reviews Free cancellation available ~~£61~~£51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-in-1-cooking-class-piazza-navona-fettuccine-ravioli-and-tiramisu.a2128072.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Learn to Make Pasta & Tiramisu with Wine and Limoncello Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3087530/f87dc754-fe4a-40ab-968b-33ecea2028d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Learn to Make Pasta & Tiramisu with Wine and Limoncello Included 2h 9.8/10 25 reviews Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-cooking-class-fettuccine-tiramisu-lovers-workshop.a3087530.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![VIP Vatican Breakfast with Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/166608/8447e5f4-3c26-475b-beb8-84f570ef6336.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### VIP Vatican Breakfast with Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour 3h 9.2/10 105 reviews £166 includes taxes & fees per adult 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taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-food-wine-tour-in-prati.a1012378.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Pasta-Making Class: Cook, Dine & Drink With A Local Chef](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/263177/9645d4ca-bc3b-415f-961c-d17a85c73f7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Pasta-Making Class: Cook, Dine & Drink With A Local Chef 3h 10/10 131 reviews Free cancellation available £44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pasta-making-class-cook-dine-drink-with-a-local-chef.a263177.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Hard Rock Cafe Rome Dining With Priority Seating](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/166407/58ebabf9-3a32-4b55-a78a-68f7d129d215.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hard Rock Cafe Rome Dining With Priority Seating 2h 9/10 190 reviews Free cancellation available £24 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hard-rock-cafe-rome-dining-with-priority-seating.a166407.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome Street Food Tour with Local Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2124035/14fd9e77-2f7a-4a8e-86bb-f26685ffa41a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome Street Food Tour with Local Guide 2h 30m 10/10 11 reviews Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-street-food-tour-with-local-guide.a2124035.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Trastevere Food tour with Free-Flowing Fine Wine, Rome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1012380/ea071694-fbc0-45bf-b793-013e9ed83055.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Trastevere Food tour with Free-Flowing Fine Wine, Rome 4h 9.8/10 46 reviews Free cancellation available £110 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-roman-food-tour-in-trastevere-with-free-flowing-fine-wine.a1012380.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome Cooking Class: Make Pizza and Pasta with Wine & Dessert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1182002/1cc696ba-8268-44cf-909e-72bbe3ccf7dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome Cooking Class: Make Pizza and Pasta with Wine & Dessert 3h 30m Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pizza-and-pasta-master-class-with-wine-and-tiramisu-on-the-ancient-appian-way.a1182002.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ### Attractions [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&filter.categories=Attractions) ![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 7.6/10 956 reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-admission-with-audio-guide.a166616.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![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 2h 30m+ 8.8/10 1,011 reviews Free cancellation available £33 includes taxes & fees per adult 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-rome-pass-all-access-pass-with-reserved-entrance.a500358.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Arena of Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Multimedia 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 review £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colosseum-with-arena-skip-the-line-entrance.a44938942.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Roma Pass: Official City Card with Transport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4517067/ead2a7b2-391c-408f-83ea-205d45bcc582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Roma Pass: Official City Card with Transport 4/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available £49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/roma-pass-48-hour-city-card-with-transport.a4517067.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Breakfast in the Vatican Museums](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47280924/ac1284c0-1bf6-4aaf-9d51-e1ff1216e737.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Breakfast in the Vatican Museums 4h 8/10 1 review £75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/breakfast-in-the-vatican-museums.a47280924.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Entrance in Rome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50714773/308847af-92de-41ee-81c1-d21406d4e327.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Entrance in Rome 4h £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-entrance-in-rome.a50714773.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Reserved entrance: Vatican Museums Tickets with Hosted Entry](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/500360/b5cf98dc-7f60-4909-a877-fb3e58718a86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Reserved entrance: Vatican Museums Tickets with Hosted Entry 3h 7.6/10 24 reviews £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/reserved-entrance-vatican-museums-tickets-with-hosted-entry.a500360.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Ticket with Audio Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47322589/ba90951a-4535-41c7-bf61-398747b98f5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Ticket with Audio Guide 1h 30m Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-ticket-with-audio-guide.a47322589.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 11 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![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 1 review Free cancellation available £25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-secrets-dark-history-tasty-bites-tour.a50579264.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 £176 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/villa-deste-magic-enchanting-photoshoot-in-tivoli.a49090543.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome: Exclusive Candlelight dinner in Agrippa's Roman 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 Free cancellation available £119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-exclusive-candlelight-dinner-in-agrippas-roman-bath.a50468478.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 £101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-candlelight-wine-tasting-in-ancient-roman-cave.a50475009.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Afternoon Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato Stop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47913452/7c11688d-43ad-4367-81d2-f526b5e6cdc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Afternoon Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gourmet Gelato Stop 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £119 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/afternoon-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-gourmet-gelato-stop.a47913452.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome: Highlights Vespa Sidecar Tour with Coffee and Gelato](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44651825/64db7549-78fa-43be-bfab-e8a6c96f1e10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome: Highlights Vespa Sidecar Tour with Coffee and Gelato 3h 10/10 5 reviews Free cancellation available £145 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-highlights-vespa-sidecar-tour-with-coffee-and-gelato.a44651825.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![Rome Pre-Post Cruise Transfer plus Tours of Rome](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50471652/b166bfbe-7547-4f75-b2f4-0df29fb4503e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Rome Pre-Post Cruise Transfer plus Tours of Rome Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-pre-post-cruise-transfer-plus-tours-of-rome.a50471652.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ![2h Xmas Lights Panoramic Vespa Sidecar Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47172585/29906e30-8b36-4baa-92b1-03cb15f022c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2h Xmas Lights Panoramic Vespa Sidecar Tour 2h Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/christmas-lights-panoramic-vespa-sidecar-tour.a47172585.activity-details?&rid=179952&location=Vatican+City&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Vatican City | Number of things to do | 593 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Europe Package - United Kingdom](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-europe-package-united-kingdom.a46752190.activity-details): £4 | | Top 5 things to do | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill](/things-to-do/colosseum-ancient-rome-guided-tour-with-roman-forum-palatine-hill.a166587.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)[Gems of Tuscany: Florence & Pisa One Day Excursion from Rome](/things-to-do/gems-of-tuscany-florence-pisa-1-day-excursion-from-rome.a2461139.activity-details)[Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour](/things-to-do/vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica-fully-guided-tour.a166597.activity-details)[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) | | Half-day tours | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill](/things-to-do/colosseum-ancient-rome-guided-tour-with-roman-forum-palatine-hill.a166587.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)[Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour](/things-to-do/vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica-fully-guided-tour.a166597.activity-details)[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)[Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Guided Tour](/things-to-do/the-vip-colosseum-underground-ancie.a3087492.activity-details) | | With kids | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill](/things-to-do/colosseum-ancient-rome-guided-tour-with-roman-forum-palatine-hill.a166587.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)[Gems of Tuscany: Florence & Pisa One Day Excursion from Rome](/things-to-do/gems-of-tuscany-florence-pisa-1-day-excursion-from-rome.a2461139.activity-details)[Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour](/things-to-do/vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica-fully-guided-tour.a166597.activity-details)[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) | ## What to do in Vatican City --- ### Popular places to visit ![Italy showing building ruins, a city and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20302-Colosseum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colosseum One of Rome's most famous landmarks, and one of the world's most notable monuments, no visitor to Rome should miss the opportunity to visit this iconic structure. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Colosseum-Rome-City-Centre.d6046257.Attraction) ![Trevi Fountain showing heritage elements, a fountain and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20309-Trevi-Fountain.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Trevi Fountain Rome is a city abundant in world-class water features, but none more stunning, or more famous, than the Trevi Fountain. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Trevi-Fountain-Rome-City-Centre.d6341167.Attraction) ![Piazza Navona featuring a statue or sculpture, a square or plaza and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20328-Piazza-Navona.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piazza Navona 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.co.uk/Piazza-Navona-Rome-City-Centre.d508631.Attraction) ![Pantheon showing a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20362-Pantheon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pantheon One of ancient Rome’s greatest achievements combines momentous history and inspired architecture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pantheon-Rome-City-Centre.d502483.Attraction) ![Spanish Steps which includes a castle, a city and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20321-Spanish-Steps.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spanish Steps A monumental stairway with a monumental past, the Spanish Steps are literally and figuratively at the heart of Rome. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Spanish-Steps-Rome-City-Centre.d6046254.Attraction) ![Villa Borghese which includes a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99415-Rome.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Villa Borghese Take a break from the busy city center and explore this vast network of pretty gardens and enthralling museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Villa-Borghese-Pinciano.d507794.Attraction) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica showing a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20283-St-Peters-Basilica-Basilica-Di-San-Pietro-.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Peter's Basilica Experience this high-domed church at the heart of Catholicism and its magnificent gallery at the heart of the art world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Peters-Basilica-Vatican.d6074144.Attraction) ![Piazza di Spagna which includes heritage architecture and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/99000/99620-Piazza-Di-Spagna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Piazza di Spagna A prime people-watching spot, this famous square is a superb place to enjoy the sun and see some fantastic artwork and architecture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Piazza-Di-Spagna-Rome-City-Centre.d502484.Attraction) ![Vatican Museums](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ef1f0bee124b8fc1e744cdcdebf08702.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vatican Museums 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.co.uk/Vatican-Museums-Vatican.d6074162.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Vatican City ![Rome](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/536000/536216-roman-forum.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? > - [Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/colosseum-ancient-rome-guided-tour-with-roman-forum-palatine-hill.a166587.activity-details) > - [Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/rome-colosseum-with-arena-roman-forum-and-palatine-guided-tour.a3138351.activity-details) > - [Gems of Tuscany: Florence & Pisa One Day Excursion from Rome](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gems-of-tuscany-florence-pisa-1-day-excursion-from-rome.a2461139.activity-details) > - [Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica-fully-guided-tour.a166597.activity-details) > - [Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-admission-with-audio-guide.a166616.activity-details) ### What to do in Vatican City for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Vatican City? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Packages - [Hotels near St. Peter's Square ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Peters-Square-Hotels.0-l508634-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [St. Peter's Square ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Peters-Square-Vatican.d508634.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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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