Things to Do in Vatican, Rome Vatican City is home to St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. The nearby neighborhoods of Borgo and Prati offer additional exploration opportunities.
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Vatican Museums ★ 4.6 · 208.2k★
museums of the Vatican City
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Sat 8 AM – 8 PM
Sun Closed
St. Peter's Basilica ★ 4.8 · 181.8k★
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
Every day 7 AM – 7:10 PM
Sistine Chapel ★ 4.7 · 95.9k★
chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 8 PM
Sat 8 AM – 8 PM
Sun Closed
St. Peter's Square ★
Grand, historic square in front of St. Peter's Basilica, featuring an Egyptian obelisk & a fountain.
Libreria S.Paolo ★ 4.7 · 385
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 7 PM
Sat 9 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM Where to eat & drink in Vatican
Bar Palomba ★ 4.9 · 7.7k· €1-10
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat 6:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun Closed
Angelo's ★ 4.9 · 4.8k· €20–30
Pasta, seafood & other classic entrees offered in a warm restaurant with sidewalk seating.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 12 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
Creperia Michelangelo ★ 4.6 · 733
Every day 11 AM – 12 AM
Vinsanto Vino & Cucina ★ 4.8 · 6.3k· €10–20
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 10 PM
Fri 7 AM – 11 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun Closed
Bar Latteria Giuliani ★ 4.6 · 556· €1–10
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 9 PM
Sat 7 AM – 9 PM
Sun Closed
Restaurant "La Vittoria" ★ 4.5 · 5.1k· €10–20
Traditional cuisine in a cozy dining room with a brick-vault ceiling, or at streetside tables.
Every day 11 AM – 11 PM
Coffee Time 49 ★ 4.8 · 390· €1–10
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 7 PM
Sat 7 AM – 6 PM
Sun 7 AM – 3 PM
Rosso Vivo Musei Vaticani ★ 4.9 · 1.9k· €10–20 per person
Pinsa 'mpò - pinseria romana a roma prati vaticano ★ 4.7 · 4.3k· €1–10
Roman-style pinsa flatbreads with toppings, plus beer, in a tiny eatery with outdoor tables.
Mon–Thu 10:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun Closed
Chill Out San Pietro ★ 4.8 · 146· €1–10
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
La Soffitta Renovatio ★ 4.5 · 6.2k· €20–30
Family-run restaurant serving house pasta specials & homestyle dishes from Rome & Abruzzo.
Every day 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM Planning time in Vatican?
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1 Vatican Museums 2 St. Peter's Basilica 3 Sistine Chapel 4 St. Peter's Square 5 Bar Palomba 6 Libreria S.Paolo 7 Angelo's 8 Creperia Michelangelo 9 Vinsanto Vino & Cucina 10 Bar Latteria Giuliani Ready to plan Vatican? Turn these Vatican picks into a day-by-day Rome plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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