Vatican Gardens & Castel Sant'Angelo Skip-the-line tickets

About this activity

  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    This activity is non-refundable
  • duration-alt_14246718 Duration

    3 hours
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    Yes

Highlights

  • Get lost in the lush Vatican Gardens, where art and nature meet in harmony
  • Tour the impressive galleries and hallways of the historic Vatican Museums
  • 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.
  • Explore Castel Sant'Angelo with flexible booking and panoramic views of Rome

Your experience

Begin a unique self-guided tour of the Vatican Gardens by taking a relaxed minibus journey with an informative audio guide.

As you travel through these green gardens, become charmed by the peaceful mood, detailed fountains, and carefully kept lawns while learning about the background and value of this calm place in the Vatican.

Rare plants pretty statues and private spots make up a view of green parts seen from these gardens.

After your calm walk in the garden head to the Vatican Museums where you can see one of the most amazing art groups at your own pace.

Walk through its long halls where you will find great works made by famous artists like Raphael Leonardo da Vinci and Caravaggio.

The museums house thousands of works.

From ancient sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces, with each work, tells a different story about human creativity and history.

Then let yourself marvel at the beautiful Sistine Chapel where Michelangelo’s famous frescoes notably the celebrated 'Creation of Adam' come to life brightly.

Castel Sant'Angelo is a fortress of history with beautiful views of Rome.

Built at first as a tomb for the Emperor Hadrian, later on, it became both home to Popes and a stronghold.

Walking through its rooms, yards, and terraces learn about its interesting past while enjoying wide views of the city and St.

Peter's Basilica.

This self-explorative journey offers the discovery of the greatest treasures at Vatican followed by marvelous Castel Sant'Angelo, hence providing a full round cultural experience that involves history, art, and spirituality.

What's Included
  • Assistance by Touristation Staff at the TOURISTATION office (Viale Vaticano 97)
  • Vatican Gardens minibus tour with audioguide
  • Vatican Museums Skip-the Line ticket
  • Sistine Chapel Skip-the-line ticket
  • Castel Sant'Angelo Skip-the-Line ticket
What's Excluded
  • Audioguide for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Audio guide for Castel Sant'Angelo
  • Pick up from/to the hotel
  • Any Transfer
  • Food and Drinks

To Remember

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Passport or ID card for children

Not allowed

  • Food and drinks
  • Short skirts
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Electric wheelchairs
  • Nudity

Know before you go

  • You will have to pass through security.
  • Please bring a valid ID or passport.
  • For safety reasons, children under 7 years old are not allowed to take the Vatican Gardens minibus tour.
  • Please note that the Museum hours and closures may change due to special Religious events.
  • Please cover your shoulders and knees (shorts are not allowed).
  • The Vatican Museums reserve free admission to all disabled visitors with a certified disability of more than 74%. In case of not self-sufficient, the free ticket is also extended to a companion.
  • You must enter the Vatican at the time stated on your ticket. Latecomers will not be admitted.
  • 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.
Not Suitable for
  • Children under 7 years
  • Wheelchair users