What to do in Vatican City
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History & culture
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, & St. Peter’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour
Attractions
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tickets or Tours
Food, drink & nightlife
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3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu
Cruises & boat tours
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Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome with Coastal Cruise
Water activities
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Urban Rafting on Rome's Tiber River
Popular places to visit
Colosseum
A true architectural heavyweight, the 2,000-year-old Colosseum is often considered one of the seven “modern” wonders of the world.
Trevi Fountain
Rome is a city abundant in world-class water features, but none more stunning, or more famous, than the Trevi Fountain.
Pantheon
One of ancient Rome’s greatest achievements combines momentous history and inspired architecture.
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.
Spanish Steps
A monumental stairway with a monumental past, the Spanish Steps are literally and figuratively at the heart of Rome.
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.
Villa Borghese
Take a break from the busy city center and explore this vast network of pretty gardens and enthralling museums.
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.
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.