Vatican City tours, things to do and tickets

See the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Head inside the world’s largest collection of private art with an expert guide, and see for yourself why the Vatican is a mecca for millions of travelers. Explore intriguing sites and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo.
Continue your tour as you enter St. Peter’s Basilica with priority access. Admire even more Renaissance masterpieces inside the beautiful church as you appreciate Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà’ and Bernini’s altar covering. Rub the toes of the statue of St. Peter for the chance to receive some good luck!

Before you start, our multilingual staff will welcome you to our fully equipped, air-conditioned offices.

Looking for an enjoyable evening stroll? Look no further than our night tour of Rome's most significant sites. Starting from the iconic Spanish Steps, we'll take you on a journey through history, stopping at the Mausoleum of the Roman Emperor Augustus, the Ara Pacis, an altar dating back to 13 BC, and crossing over the Angels bridge to view the magnificent Castel Sant'Angelo.

The tour concludes at the breath-taking Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City, one of the world's smallest countries. This Vatican night tour is available every evening for your convenience. Please note: We don't visit inside the Vatican museums!

PLEASE NOTE:
1. You read our reviews before you book that way you know what to expect and how it works!
2. After your paid the booking fee there will be no extra cost except tips to the tour guide BUT only in case you liked the tour.

Join us for an unforgettable evening exploring Rome's most stunning landmarks and experiencing the city's magical atmosphere at night.

Let the sights of Rome unfold before you on an open-top, double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus. Climb aboard to admire top Rome attractions including the Vatican City, Colosseum and Trevi Fountain on this comprehensive tour. Enjoy 360-degree views from the open deck and hop on and off as you wish at any of the eight stops. Choose 24, 48 or 72 hours of sightseeing.

Otherwise, you can also take in Rome by night on a tour aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with recorded commentary. Admire the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and more iconic sights, and learn more about them.

Download now Sightseeing Experience APP: an easy and practical way to orient yourself, move, visit and discover the city.

Inside the APP you find a free walking tour of the center available in 5 languages and an interactive map that shows you the position of the buses in real time, the waiting time at each stop and your position so you can easily reach the nearest stop.

Take the worry out of your transfer between Vatican City and Fiumicino Airport and save money on expensive taxis with a convenient shuttle bus transfer from the Vatican City area to Fiumicino Airport.

Experience the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica on a tour led by a professional and friendly guide.

Start your journey near the heart of Vatican City at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you’ll meet your friendly guide who will escort you to the Basilica.

Take in 2000 years of history with delicate mosaics, elaborate architecture, papal tombs and intricate sculptures before ascending up to see Michelangelo’s cupola – the crowning dome. Keep an eye out for the chance to take a scenic snap from the very top of the eternal city.

Finish off your tour inside the Basilica, where you can chat with your guide or continue exploring the iconic site.

Attend the weekly address of the pope with this papal audience ticket. In Vatican City, your guide will lead you through the mass of people to a prime location, where you’ll watch the pope address the crowd, and hear about the historical tradition of the papal audience. With a personal audio headset, you’ll be sure to hear everything the guide says above the noise of the crowd. While the weekly audience with the pope draws very large numbers, this ticket provides guided commentary in a group limited to 20 people.

Discover the best of Rome along a ride of 8+ stops and enjoy our hop-on hop-off bus tour that covers the highlights of the Eternal City.

Choose between a 24, 48 or 72 hours bus ticket, and visit quintessential Rome landmarks such as the Colosseum, Pantheon and Circus Maximus, as well as Vatican City.

While aboard the bus, hear about Rome’s fascinating history and culture via an entertaining multilingual audio commentary.

Hop off the bus and enjoy the freedom to sightsee at your own pace with bonus digital self-guided walking tours.

2 great passes rolled into one:
- The Roma Pass allows free entry to 2 out of 6 top attractions plus discounts at 30 further top sights and a travel card.
- The Omnia Vatican Card allows entry to all top sights in Vatican City plus a hop on hop off bus tour.

Explore Rome and Vatican City at ease with the Omnia Vatican and Rome Pass – two must-have 3-day sightseeing passes that include entry to selected attractions, discounts and more. Enjoy fast-track-entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica with the Omnia Card. Use the Rome Pass for general entry to two out of five possible attractions such as the Colosseum.

Other features of the Rome Pass include a hop-on hop-off bus ticket, a central Rome travelcard, guidebook and map.

PLEASE NOTE: Child passes (6-17 yrs old) do not include the Roma Pass (entry to 2 Rome landmarks of choice), nor a travelcard. Many museums in Rome are free for under 18s, and travel in Rome is free for under 10 yrs old.)

With these exclusive skip-the-line access tickets you will have immediate entry to the famous Vatican Museums, bypassing the long line and crowds. View one of the largest art collections in the world at your leisure, before viewing the infamous Sistine Chapel. Then, make your way to St Peter's Basilica and gaze at the stunning architecture. Meet your coordinator on the day of the tour at the designated meeting spot noted in your voucher. There you will receive your tickets to enter the museums.

Take a guided tour of the Vatican City and discover the Vatican Museums, walk inside the Sistine Chapel, see the glorious work of Michelangelo and take a trip to St Peter's Basilica.

Discover the secrets to making authentic homemade pasta and tiramisu from a local chef with this small group cooking class in Rome. The cooking class takes place in a locally loved restaurant, in the foodie neighbourhood of Rome near to the Vatican City.

Explore the Vatican in Rome on a guided walking tour. Skip-the-lines at the popular Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica and uncover the treasures of the Catholic Church, like the Sistine Chapel.

With your ticket, explore St Peter's Basilica and admire breathtaking views from the Dome, 136-metres above ground.

First, climb to the top of the Dome, admiring the interior mosaics as you go and listening to the history of the Basilica with your audio guide. Hear how the Dome was constructed and how it became the catalyst for Renaissance architecture.

When you reach the top, admire panoramic views over Vatican City and beyond. As the tallest Dome in the world, the views are truly unforgettable.

Once you descend and make your way through the Basilica, your audio guide will describe many of the highlights, including Michelangelo's Pieta, Bernini's Baldacchino, and the final resting places of St. Peter and other Popes.

You will also marvel at the incredible architecture that surrounds you, from the intricate mosaics to colourful marble.

With 27 points included in the audio guide, be assured that you won't miss any of the Basilica's most important and historical treasures.

Bookings are essential if you'd like to attend a Papal Audience with Pope Francis I at the Vatican. Tickets are free of charge but they are limited and you must have a confirmed reservation to attend. Book ahead and you won't waste precious vacation time whilst in Rome.
IMPORTANT: after the Papal audience you can enjoy for free our Hop on HOp off tour : "One Run" !! enjoying the panorama of this stunning city.

Join me touring the center of Rome in an Electrical golf cart, a way to explore the main touristic attractions and the hidden gems of the eternal that Only real locals know, togheter with Adriano a real Roman,an art major, photography and history lover. We Will start from piazza del Popolo the old city entrance we Will drive up to the vatican city and the Castel sant'angelo, After we Will Explore the reinassance neigborhood going to the Navona Square. We Will see the pantheon and the most famous fountain in the world "the trevi fountain" after tossing the coin we Will climb up to the spanish steps to see an above view of the city from the pincio's balcony in Villa borghese.. after we will cross the entire city center to get on the ancient Roma side to see the Colosseum,the Forums and the Circus maximus..

From Termini station we will start our experience on board of our Panoramic Open Bus passing through the historical and artistic centre of Rome along with all the cultural masterpieces.
Get on board the panoramic bus for a romantic tour in the heart of the Eternal City where you can enjoy the night time beauty of Rome .
Our city trip aboard the VINTAGE Open Top Sightseeing Bus, will pass through the following main sites, which you can admire from the bus:
• Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
• Pyramid of Cestius with an appetizing tasting stop .

We will then proceed aboard of the open bus admiring the following impressive sites:
• Circus Maximus ,
• Venice Square,
• Saint Angel Castle,
• Veneto street,
• Barberini Square
• Colosseum (the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built in the world, founded in AD 70-80), and return to the meeting point.

Immerse yourself in the magical city of Rome on a fully customizable 9-hour Private shore excursion of Rome with no waiting in line from Civitavecchia port (Rome's cruise port). An English speaking driver will pick you up just outside your cruise ship in a luxury vehicle and whisk you off to explore the Eternal City.

Enjoy Rome’s incredible 2500 year history at your own pace, including the Colosseum ,Vatican , Pantheon and more - a total of 20 stops, customizable at your preferences. Take this opportunity to try delicious Roman street food (not included in price) and other "must see" spots of Rome, such as the Colosseum where you can marvel at its intricate underground passageways.

We are on your schedule, not ours! The tour can end any time you like,and we also guarantee you won’t miss your cruise

Hop on a cruiser for a bike ride around Rome, discovering the timeless beauty of the Italian capital, full of culture and history. See its famous landmarks and locations including Vatican City.

Discover the rich history of Vatican City on this early bird tour. Climb the Basilica's Dome with a guide and enjoy panoramic views. Then, at your own pace, explore St. Peter’s Square and Papal Tombs.

This award winning food and wine tour operates by the Vatican City in the Roman neighborhoods of Prati and Trionfale.

There are 4 locally loved food venues, offering Rome’s #1 pizza, the best cheeses and cured meats Italy has to offer, truffles, 25 year aged balsamic vinegar, handmade pasta and Tiramisu with free flowing fine wine, including D.O.C.G Vermentino di Gallura, D.O.C.G San Lorenzo Chianti and Frascati Superiore D.O.C.G

Group size is limited to max 15 people
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