Piazza Navona vs Vatican Museums: which should you do first?
If you only have time for one, do Piazza Navona first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 91 against 86 for Vatican Museums, and it has 1,104 ranked ways to see it versus 941. Vatican Museums is the cheaper entry at $20, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. 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
| Piazza Navona | Vatican Museums | |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked experiences | 1,104 | 941 |
| Top Outty Ranking | 93 | 89 |
| Average ranking (top 10) | 91 | 86 |
| Cheapest experience | $26 | $20 |
| Average time needed | 2.8h | 2.6h |
| Free cancellation | 100% of options | 100% of options |
| Free to visit | No | No |
Best ways to see Piazza Navona
- 1. Pizza Cooking Class in Rome - Near Piazza Navona
Outty Ranking 93 · from $44 · 2h
- 2. Pasta Cooking Class in Rome - Fettuccine Class in Piazza Navona
Outty Ranking 93 · from $45 · 2h
- 3. Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option
Outty Ranking 91 · from $132 · 3h
- 4. Rome: Guided Small Group Walking Tour of City Highlights
Outty Ranking 91 · from $28 · 2h
- 5. Gelato and Fettuccine Pasta Cooking Class in Rome Piazza Navona
Outty Ranking 90 · from $66 · 2.5h
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
Piazza Navona or Vatican Museums: which is better?
If you only have time for one, do Piazza Navona first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 91 against 86 for Vatican Museums, and it has 1,104 ranked ways to see it versus 941. Vatican Museums is the cheaper entry at $20, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. 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, Piazza Navona or Vatican Museums?
Ranked experiences at Piazza Navona start from $26 and at Vatican Museums from $20 per person.
How long do you need at Piazza Navona and Vatican Museums?
Experiences at Piazza Navona run 2.8 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 Piazza Navona 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 Piazza Navona options and 100% of Vatican Museums options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.
What is the best tour of each?
For Piazza Navona: Pizza Cooking Class in Rome - Near Piazza Navona (Outty Ranking 93, from $44). For Vatican Museums: Skip the line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peters Tour (Outty Ranking 89, from $20).