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

About this activity

  • time-forward_15911935 Duration

    3 hours
  • queue-alt_15044408 Skip the ticket line

    1
  • document-signed_15399607 Cancellation policy

    This activity is non-refundable

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, starting with a easy minibus ride and an informative audio guide.

As you walk through the green gardens, you will be charmed by the calm atmosphere, detailed fountains, and neatly kept landscapes while learning about the history and importance of this peaceful place inside the Vatican.

The gardens have rare plants fine sculptures and private corners giving a really special view of the Vatican's green spaces.

After you have peacefully explored the garden, move on to the Vatican Museums, where you will have the chance to see perhaps not at all what is most extraordinary collections of art in the world.

Stroll through its vast galleries and let yourself meet Masterpieces of great painters like Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio.

The thousands of works held by the museums range from old sculptures to treasures of the Renaissance; each tells its story about human creation and historical importance.

Then, step into the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s famous frescoes, among them the best-known “Creation of Adam,” are to be seen.

End your day at Castel Sant’Angelo, a historic fortress with great views over Rome.

It was a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and later turned into a papal residence and a stronghold.

Stroll through its chambers, courtyards, and terraces to find out its fascinating history as well as enjoying panoramic views of the city and St.

Peter’s Basilica.

This is an easy tour that gives you the freedom to see the unmatched treasures of the Vatican up to majestic Castel Sant’Angelo, in one total cultural journey through 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.