Vatican: Vatican Gardens with Bus Tour & Vatican Museums

About this activity

  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    4 hours
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    1
  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    This activity is non-refundable
  • head-side-headphones_10435857 Audio guide included

    English,Spanish,French,German,Italian,Portuguese,Russian
  • face-smiling-hands_10416003 Host or greeter

    1

Highlights

  • Get lost in the lush Vatican Gardens, where art and nature meet in harmony
  • Enjoy a panoramic drive through the gardens as you learn about their history
  • Hear about the artists who contributed to the area with fountains and sculptures
  • Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the iconic frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to the famous Vatican Museums and avoid long waits.

Your experience

Start an amazing self-guided tour of the Vatican Gardens, which begins with a relaxing minibus ride that comes with an informative audio guide.

As you walk through the green gardens, the calm atmosphere, high fountains, and well-kept landscapes will surely charm you while you learn about the historical value of this quiet haven in the Vatican.

Unique plants, beautiful statues, and private corners fill the gardens giving a different view of Vatican's green areas.

After your calm garden tour, head to the Vatican Museums where you can take some time to explore one of the world's most amazing collections of art at your own pace.

While walking through its large halls, you will see masterpieces made by famous artists like Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio.

The museums hold thousands of works of art-from ancient sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces, every one telling a story of human creativity and even a little history.

Finally, step into the breathtaking Sistine Chapel; there, right above your head, will unfold Michelangelo's legendary frescoes-including the 'Creation of Adam.' This self-guided tour lets you see the Vatican's unmatched treasures at your own pace for a deep cultural journey about art, history, and spirituality.

What's Included
  • Assistance by Touristation Staff at the meeting point
  • Skip-the-line ticket for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Vatican Gardens minibus tour
  • Multilingual audio guide for the bus for the Vatican Gardens
What's Excluded
  • Food and drinks
  • Audio guide for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Student card
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts
  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • For safety reasons, children under 7 years old do not have access to the bus to the Vatican Gardens.
  • This activity is non-refundable.
  • The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.