St. Peters Basilica at dusk - Preto Perola/Shutterstock There are many reasons to visit the Vatican: the art, the architectures, the religious offerings. It's a city unlike any other. Railbookers, a travel site that offers special train bookings and trips, is now offering an exclusive, after-hours tour of the Vatican on September 8, 2025. Over 5 million people visit the Vatican every year, which means the city is always bustling with tourists.