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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.

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour & St. Peter's
Rome
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour & St. Peter's
4.8(1,665)·3 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Private Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour + Optional Dome & Tombs
Rome
Private Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour + Optional Dome & Tombs
5.0(106)·2 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Vatican Evening Tour: the Museums at Their Best I Max 6 People
Rome
Vatican Evening Tour: the Museums at Their Best I Max 6 People
4.9(150)·2 hours
from$220/ person
via Viator
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + St. Peter
Rome
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + St. Peter
4.7(6,424)·3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
St Peter’s Basilica Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs I Max 6 People
Rome
St Peter’s Basilica Tour, Dome Climb & Papal Tombs I Max 6 People
5.0(176)·3 hours
from$185/ person
via Viator
Vatican Evening Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Rome
Vatican Evening Tour: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
4.3(114)·2 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entry Tickets
Rome
Skip the Line Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Entry Tickets
4.7(730)·3 hours
from$41/ person
via Viator
Vatican & St Peter's Basilica Tour: Unlock the Wonders
Rome
Vatican & St Peter's Basilica Tour: Unlock the Wonders
4.9(229)·3 hours
from$115/ person
via 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