Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Vatican City January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Vatican City Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Vatican-City.dx179952)[Hotels in Vatican City](https://expedia.ca/Vatican-City-Hotels.d179952.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Vatican City](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Vatican-City.d179952.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Vatican City Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Vatican-City.d179952.Car-Rental-Guide)[Vatican City Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Vatican-City.d179952.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Vatican City ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Vatican City Types of activities [Vatican City travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Vatican-City.dx179952) ![Piazza San Pietro showing a city, a statue or sculpture 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 showing a square or plaza, a city and a church or cathedral](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 featuring interior views, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](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 a church or cathedral, interior views and religious elements](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 showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and interior views](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 experience the best that Vatican City has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, 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 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. #### Activities and Tours Vatican City is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore 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 experience 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, 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. #### Vatican City Attractions Expedia 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 to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Vatican City. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Vatican City attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![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 Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Vatican City | Number of things to do | 561 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour Rome](/things-to-do/jewish-ghetto-and-trastevere-tour-rome.a1148412.activity-details): CA $7 | | 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)[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)[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)[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) | | Half-day tours | [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 & 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)[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)[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) | | 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)[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)[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)[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 --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Vatican City ![Italy featuring heritage architecture, a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/20000/20302-Colosseum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Colosseum A true architectural heavyweight, the 2,000-year-old Colosseum is often considered one of the seven “modern” wonders of the world. [](https://expedia.ca/Colosseum-Rome-City-Centre.d6046257.Vacation-Attraction) ![Trevi Fountain showing heritage architecture, a fountain and heritage elements](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.ca/Trevi-Fountain-Rome-City-Centre.d6341167.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piazza Navona showing skyline, a monument and a fountain](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.ca/Piazza-Navona-Rome-City-Centre.d508631.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pantheon featuring a monument, a city and a square or plaza](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.ca/Pantheon-Rome-City-Centre.d502483.Vacation-Attraction) ![Spanish Steps featuring religious aspects, château or palace and a monument](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.ca/Spanish-Steps-Rome-City-Centre.d6046254.Vacation-Attraction) ![Villa Borghese featuring 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.ca/Villa-Borghese-Pinciano.d507794.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Peter\'s Basilica featuring a square or plaza, religious elements and a church or cathedral](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.ca/St-Peters-Basilica-Vatican.d6074144.Vacation-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.ca/Vatican-Museums-Vatican.d6074162.Vacation-Attraction) ![Piazza di Spagna featuring 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.ca/Piazza-Di-Spagna-Rome-City-Centre.d502484.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/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? > - [Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/skip-the-line-vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-admission-with-audio-guide.a166616.activity-details) > - [Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/colosseum-ancient-rome-guided-tour-with-roman-forum-palatine-hill.a166587.activity-details) > - [Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/vatican-museums-sistine-chapel-st-peters-basilica-fully-guided-tour.a166597.activity-details) > - [Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour](https://expedia.ca/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.ca/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? ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Packages - [Hotels near St. Peter's Square ](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Peters-Square-Hotels.0-l508634-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [St. Peter's Square ](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Peters-Square-Vatican.d508634.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points 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. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app