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Vatican Highlights: The Best Itinerary

See the very best of the Vatican. Here is how to explore it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Museums
  2. 2St Peter's
  3. 3Night
  4. 4Best

Museums & Sistine Chapel

The world’s greatest gallery.

St Peter’s Basilica

The dome and the Pietà.

Vatican by night

The galleries after dark.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Vatican City — prices per person.

Vatikanisches Museum & Sixtinische Kapelle Eingang ohne Warteschlange
Rome
Vatikanisches Museum & Sixtinische Kapelle Eingang ohne Warteschlange
4.1(25)·3 Stunden
ab$92/ Person
über Viator
St. Peter's Guided Tour & Dome Climb Option-Priority Access
Rome
St. Peter's Guided Tour & Dome Climb Option-Priority Access
5.0(3)·3 Stunden
ab$35/ Person
über Viator
Romantic Rendezvous: Private Night Tour of Rome with Chauffeur
Rome
Romantic Rendezvous: Private Night Tour of Rome with Chauffeur
5.0(8)·3 Stunden
ab$196/ Person
über Viator
Vatikanisches Museum & Sixtinische Kapelle Reservierter Eingang
Vatican City
Vatikanisches Museum & Sixtinische Kapelle Reservierter Eingang
3.5(32)·3 Stunden
ab$92/ Person
über Viator
St. Peter's Basilica Hosted Eingang mit Dome Climb 360° Ansicht
Rome
St. Peter's Basilica Hosted Eingang mit Dome Climb 360° Ansicht
2 Stunden
ab$36/ Person
über Viator
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show
Istanbul
Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show
4 Stunden
ab$209/ Person
über Viator
Rom St Peters Basilica Dome Führung
Vatican City
Rom St Peters Basilica Dome Führung
2 Stunden
ab$70/ Person
über Viator
St. Peters Dome Climb Priority Access und Immersive Audiotour
Rome
St. Peters Dome Climb Priority Access und Immersive Audiotour
2 Stunden
ab$66/ Person
über Viator

Vatican highlights — FAQ

What are the must-see Vatican highlights?
The Museums and Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica and, on select evenings, the Vatican by night.
How long do the highlights take?
A full day, or two relaxed half-days, covers them comfortably.
What is the top highlight?
The Sistine Chapel, with Michelangelo’s ceiling and Last Judgement.

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Museums & Sistine ChapelSt Peter's BasilicaEarly-Morning AccessVatican by NightExpress Small-Group