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Combo (Save 5%): Castel Gandolfo Full Experience + Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Name: Combo (Save 5%): Castel Gandolfo Full Experience + Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Start: 2026-02-12T13:00:00
End: 2026-02-12T15:00:00
Location: Rome

Ornate hallway inside Castle Gandolfo with frescoed walls and marble floors.

Castle Gandolfo garden with manicured hedges, fountains, and scenic pathways.

Visitors exploring the ornate Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museums.

Tour group observing ancient sculptures in the Vatican Museums.

Duration

2 hr - 5 hr

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.2/5

(8,616)

Edsel

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Roberta was an outstanding tour guide at the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Her knowledge was exceptional, and she explained the history, art, and symbolism with clarity and passion. She made even the most complex details easy to understand and kept the entire group engaged throughout the tour. Roberta’s storytelling brought the masterpieces to life, especially in the Sistine Chapel, where her explanations truly deepened the experience. She was professional, friendly, and attentive to everyone’s needs, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend Roberta to anyone visiting the Vatican—she made our visit truly unforgettable.

Cora

Jan 2026

Verified booking

Almost everthing from the start the explanation for the michael angelos painting before entering is more nicer so when we were there we are just enjoying all the paintings as its been explained well by our tourist guide is too many to remember but mostly we did remember the explanations.. we love all the ceiling and we really enjoyed everything and i hope we can go back again and bring our children for next time around. Thank you....

Ioannis

Dec 2025

Verified booking

The service was great and exactly as promised. Yes it is more expensive than official site tickets, but when official is unavailable it is a great option to skip the huge line. The team will meet you at a gathering point near entrance and guide you fast and easy inside and yes, tour guide in english for all the museam is included. Absolutely money well spent as it was chrismas season and I didnt expect it to be so smooth.

Experience the richness of papal heritage with guided Vatican Museum tour paired with full access to the Pope’s summer residence.

Explore the Apostolic Palace at Castel Gandolfo, tour the villa’s gardens by eco-minibus, visit secret gardens and observatory domes, all with a multilingual audio guide.

Discover masterpieces on a guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, including the Gallery of Maps and Raphael Rooms, with headsets for clear commentary.

Deepen your understanding of papal history through this curated combo, offering an immersive journey across iconic papal art, architecture, and tranquil gardens.

Castel Gandolfo Apostolic Palace

Timed entry to Apostolic Palace

Eco-minibus tour of villa gardens

Access to secret gardens

Access to observatory domes

Multilingual audio guide

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Guided tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide

Explore with a group of up to 20 people

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Ola
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Great guide and expierence, however the tour was postponed 40 minutes. We were not contacted even though we had entered our phone number. We got sent the details in Whatsapp of our original time, never any message of postponement. When buying "skip-the-line"-tickets I expect not to have unexpected wait times.
Maia
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The tour was perfectly organized and all the procedures were simple to go through. But the guide Francesca was just amazing, awesome with her deep knowledge and interactive communication
Viorel
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Honestly, by accident. But it was great to skip the line, even in a less crowded period. The guide was highly knowledgeable and took a good care of the group.
Manuel
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Great guide, hassle-free upgrade, skip-the-line worked without any problems, short walk from the ticket office to the entrance.
Jason
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Our guides knowledge and experience were as impressive as the sights seen in the museum and Sistine Chapel!

Save time and enjoy two Vatican gems. Skip the lines at the Vatican Museums with a guided tour, then explore Castel Gandolfo’s palace and gardens with included minibus access.

Getting started

Meet your guide near the Vatican Museums entrance, where your group will breeze through security with skip-the-line access. At Castel Gandolfo, present your ticket at the main entrance, collect your audio guide, and board the eco-minibus for your garden tour.

What to expect

Castel Gandolfo Apostolic Palace

Perched above Lake Albano, the Apostolic Palace has served as a papal retreat for centuries and offers a glimpse into the private world of the popes. Your visit includes both the palace and its expansive gardens.

Features:

Eco-minibus garden tour: Ride through the villa’s gardens, discovering rare plants and panoramic views, all narrated by your audio guide.

Papal Palace: Access grand halls and private rooms once reserved for popes, revealing centuries of papal history.

Observatory domes: Step inside the twin domes, a center for astronomical research and scientific milestones.

Secret garden: Wander a peaceful, secluded space once used for papal reflection.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

This world-renowned museum complex houses centuries of art collected by the Catholic Church, including masterpieces of the Renaissance. Your expert guide leads a small group, sharing the stories behind the art and architecture as you move through the galleries.

Features:

Gallery of Maps & Tapestries: Walk vibrant corridors lined with Renaissance maps and intricate tapestries, each telling a unique story of art and discovery.

Raphael Rooms: See iconic frescoes like The School of Athens and learn how Raphael shaped the Vatican’s artistic legacy.

Sistine Chapel: Stand beneath Michelangelo’s legendary ceiling and The Last Judgment, with your guide providing essential context.

Vatican Museums

Monday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Thursday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Friday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Saturday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Sunday	Closed

Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:00am - 2:30pm	last entry 1:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 2:30pm	last entry 1:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 2:30pm	last entry 1:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 2:30pm	last entry 1:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	Closed

Sistine Chapel

Monday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Tuesday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Wednesday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Thursday	8:00am - 7:00pm	last entry 5:00pm
Friday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Saturday	8:00am - 8:00pm	last entry 6:00pm
Sunday	Closed

What to bring

Arrive promptly at your selected time slot to ensure smooth entry.

Carry a valid photo ID that matches your booking details.

Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking through large venues and gardens.

Adhere to the Vatican dress code: shoulders and knees should be covered; a light scarf or shawl can be helpful.

What’s not allowed

Large or bulky bags, suitcases, and similar items are not permitted inside the venues.

Food, drinks, smoking, and e-cigarettes are strictly prohibited.

Pets are not allowed, except for registered service animals.

Maintain silence in designated sacred areas and photography is restricted.

Accessibility

The Vatican Museums experience is accessible for wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

At Castel Gandolfo Apostolic Palace, the twin observatory domes on the third floor are not accessible to visitors with mobility impairments.

Additional information

All bookings must include the correct visitor names. Ensure the names match your ID to avoid entry issues.

Entrance to the Museums is timed. Guests must stay with their assigned guide; access without the guide is not allowed, and missing the tour will forfeit the ticket without a refund.

During the Jubilee Year, some sections of the Vatican Museums may be closed for religious ceremonies. Access to St. Peter’s Basilica may also be restricted without prior notice.

The Vatican reserves the right to close the Sistine Chapel at short notice for institutional events.

Transportation to and from Castel Gandolfo from Rome is not included. Guests should plan their own travel via car, bus, or train.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.