Vatican City
It may be the smallest country in the world but it is packed with artistic, cultural and religious significance. Located within an already tourist powerhouse, the Vatican could easily stand on its own for everything you can see and learn here.
Highlights
Vatican museum
Basic Info
Drinking water: Safe to drink from the tap
Plugs: Type C and F (See photo below)
Covid Updates
You can’t get here without entering Italy, so you’ll have to comply with Italian regulations. To enter the Vatican, you’ll need to present your vaccine passport.
**Make sure to triple check entry requirements well before departure as protocols are constantly changing**
Money
Official currency: € Euro
Credit cards: Accepted
Tipping:
Visas
Schengen state. 62 countries can enter for 90 days within 180 visa free.
**Always check with your government for the most up to date information on visa requirements.**
Vaccinations
None
**Assuming you are current on routine vaccinations. Always check with your government for the most accurate and up to date information on required vaccinations specific to your home country**
Safety
Exercise Normal Precautions
**Always check with your government for the most accurate and up to date information on safety**
Language
Official Languages: Italian
Hello: Ciao Goodbye: Ciao
Thank-you: Grazie
Yes: Si No: No
Beer: Birra Water: Acqua
When to go
From April – early June and September – October you will enjoy warm weather and fewer crowds than the height of summer. Mid June – August the temps, crowds and prices are high making it uncomfortable. Beware of August as Italians get time off and many places are shut down as they head to the beaches or the mountains.
Responsible Travel
Dress appropriately as it is a religious site
Hire local guides
Eat, stay and shop local
Always be environmentally conscious
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