Things To Know
- Highlights – Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Saint Peter’s Square, Castel Sant’Angelo Gardens of Vatican City, Vatican Museums
- Language – Italian
- Currency – Euro (EUR)
- Power Outlets – Vatican City, uses power plug and socket types F and L. The standard voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – Vatican City is a safe place to visit.
- Water Safety – Tap water is safe to drink in Vatican City. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle just to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber Black is available.
Best Time To Go
The best time to visit the Vatican, and Rome, is during the spring and fall shoulder months of May, September, and October
During these times you avoid both the heat and the dense crowds of tourists on summer holiday. The shoulder season’s weather is generally mild and pleasant. The prices on airfare and accommodation will be slightly better than during peak summer season as well.
June, July and August will see both the highest temperatures and the highest number of visitors.