We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Vatican City, Italy Tourism

Vatican City Tourism

Sure, Vatican City is tiny—110 acres—but it houses the world's largest Catholic church (St. Peter's Basilica) and has perhaps the best collection of artistic masterpieces in the world (the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's Pieta, the Laocoon Group, etc.). And maybe only 800 people live here, but one of them's the Pope. It's a... more
Sure, Vatican City is tiny—110 acres—but it houses the world's largest Catholic church (St. Peter's Basilica) and has perhaps the best collection of artistic masterpieces in the world (the Sistine Chapel, Michelangelo's Pieta, the Laocoon Group, etc.). And maybe only 800 people live here, but one of them's the Pope. It's a pretty good argument for quality over quantity.
Vatican City
Click map pins for more information.
Map of Vatican City
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica (Ligeria, Dec 2007)
See all photos
What is that hotel really like?

Advice from real travellers

See all topics »

Vatican City weather essentials

Month
High
Low
Jun
82°F 27°C
63°F 17°C
Jul
86°F 30°C
66°F 18°C
Aug
86°F 30°C
66°F 18°C
Sep
78°F 25°C
59°F 15°C
Oct
70°F 21°C
53°F 11°C
Nov
60°F 15°C
46°F 7°C
 | 
Powered by
Weather Underground

Traveller Advice on Vatican City

Professional Advice (10)
Title Source
“A religious experience” SignOnSanDiego.Com/MCT News Service
“Art Divine: Touring the Treasures of the Vatican” Specialty Travel Index
“In the Eternal City, Walk in a Roman's Sandals” New York Times (free registration required)
“Cramming the sights of Rome into two days” SignOnSanDiego.com/Associated Press
“In the Eternal City, Priceless Art for No Price at All” New York Times (free registration required)
“Vatican Takes Steps to Control Overcrowding” New York Times (free registration required)
“A Tale of Two Sisters” Decatur Magazine
“Budget travel in Rome” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
“The popes' most prized” Sydney Morning Herald
“Why The Sistine Chapel Is Special” Hillman Wonders of the World
Web Comments from Travellers (1)
Title Source
“Vatican City Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com

Explore other Vatican City resources:

Explore the world
Travel Destinations
Hotels

Flights to Vatican City Rome, Italy (ROM)

Find cheap fares   |   Compare hundreds of flights
Search Flights

Top-rated restaurants and attractions

Restaurants

Ristorante dei Musei Vaticani
Ristorante dei Musei Vaticani
4 of 5 stars 62 Reviews
No photo provided
Self Service Musei Vaticani
2.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Browse all 2 restaurants

Attractions

La Pieta
La Pieta
5 of 5 stars 351 Reviews
St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica
5 of 5 stars 1,748 Reviews
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro)
St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro)
4.5 of 5 stars 525 Reviews
Browse all 30 attractions

Free Vatican City guide

Get your quick guide to the top hotels, restaurants and things to do.

Get it now

Ask a Question in our Forums

Most recent

Browse all 753 Vatican City topics

Are You a Vatican City Tourism Organisation?

  • Visit our page for Vatican City tourism organisations
  • Add Photo
  • Add Video
Other Destinations
Hotels in Popular Lazio Destinations
Rome Hotels
6,591 hotels, 311,171 Reviews