Pantheon vs Vatican Museums: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Pantheon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 89 against 86 for Vatican Museums, and it has 1,315 ranked ways to see it versus 941. With a full day in Rome, pair them: plan Vatican Museums in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Side by side
| Pantheon | Vatican Museums | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 1,315 | 941 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 91 | 89 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 89 | 86 |
| Cheapest experience | €5 | $20 |
| Average time needed | 2.7h | 2.6h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Pantheon
- 1. Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option
Outty Ranking 91 · from $132 · 3h
- 2. Rome: Guided Small Group Walking Tour of City Highlights
Outty Ranking 91 · from $28 · 2h
- 3. Pantheon Guided Tour with Reserved Entry Tickets
Outty Ranking 90 · from €5 · 0.8h
- 4. Rome Morning Vespa Sidecar Tour in Rome with Cappuccino
Outty Ranking 90 · from $169 · 3h
- 5. Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour
Outty Ranking 89 · from $188 · 3h
Best ways to see Vatican Museums
- 1. Skip the line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peters Tour
Outty Ranking 89 · from $20 · 3h
- 2. Rome: Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter Small Group
Outty Ranking 88 · from $147 · 3.3h
- 3. Rome: The Original Entire Vatican Tour & St. Peter's Dome Climb
Outty Ranking 88 · from $139 · 4.5h
- 4. Skip the Line: Small Group Vatican Museums & Sistine + St. Peter
Outty Ranking 87 · from $86 · 2.5h
- 5. Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica VIP Guided Tour
Outty Ranking 87 · from $85 · 2.5h
Frequently asked questions
Pantheon or Vatican Museums: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Pantheon first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 89 against 86 for Vatican Museums, and it has 1,315 ranked ways to see it versus 941. With a full day in Rome, pair them: plan Vatican Museums in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.
Which is cheaper, Pantheon or Vatican Museums?
Ranked experiences at Pantheon start from €5 and at Vatican Museums from $20 per person.
How long do you need at Pantheon and Vatican Museums?
Experiences at Pantheon run 2.7 hours on average and at Vatican Museums 2.6 hours, so both fit in one day in Rome with a break in between.
Can you do Pantheon and Vatican Museums on the same day?
Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Pantheon options and 100% of Vatican Museums options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Pantheon: Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option (Outty Ranking 91, from $132). For Vatican Museums: Skip the line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peters Tour (Outty Ranking 89, from $20).