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Vatican Gardens & Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica

Vatican Gardens with view of St. Peter's Basilica dome, Rome.
Vatican Gardens with manicured hedges and colorful flower beds, Rome, Italy.
Pietà sculpture inside St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, featured on guided tour.
St. Peter's Basilica facade with fountain in Vatican City.

Duration

3 hr

Open today

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Guided tour

Explore the beautiful Vatican Gardens and get mesmerized by looking at the intricate details of St. Peter's Basilica during this guided tour.

    • Explore the magnificent Vatican Gardens in an open bus during this audio-guided tour.
    • Visit these well-known tourist attractions such as The Vatican Radio, the Academy of Sciences, and the Apostolic Residence.
    • View the Baroque and Renaissance-era fountains and statues while admiring the Gardens' blossoming grandeur.
    • With the help of a local guide, explore the magnificent St. Peter Basilica.
    • Admire masterpieces including Michelangelo's Pietà, a St. Peter statue, and Bernini's Baldacchino.
    • Vatican Gardens tour by minibus: audioguides available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, and German
    • St. Peter's Basilica guided tour: languages available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, and German
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Entrance to St Peter's Dome
    • Guided tour of Vatican Gardens
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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  • Explore the stunning Vatican Gardens on an open bus tour with some informative and insightful comments on this audio-guided trip. Visit the Vatican Radio, the Academy of Sciences, the Apostolic Residence, and the Vatican Government Palace, which are among the top tourist destinations in the world. View the Baroque and Renaissance-era fountains and statues while admiring the Gardens' blossoming splendor. Your local guide will show you around the majestic St. Peter Basilica after the Vatican Gardens. Visit Michelangelo's Pietà, a statue of St Peter, pay a visit to Pope John Paul II's tomb, and marvel at Bernini's Baldacchino, an ornate canopy alter that sits above St Peter's tomb.

  • St Peter's Basilica

    Monday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Tuesday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Wednesday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Thursday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Friday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Saturday07:00am - 07:10pm
    Sunday07:00am - 07:10pm

    Gardens of Vatican City

    Monday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 06:00pm
    SundayClosed
  • Important Information

    • Please note the chosen time must be respected and latecomers would not be accommodated.

    Timings

    • Mon-Sat on 10:30am and 1:30pm.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting Point

    • The meeting point is Viale Vaticano, 97, 00192 Roma RM, Italy.

    • Please meet the guide at the local partner's office at Viale Vaticano in front of the Vatican Museums' entrance.

    • Address: Viale Vaticano, 97, 00192 Roma RM, Italy.

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    Getting There

    By Bus

    • The closest bus stop is V.Le Vaticano/Musei Vaticani, which is a 1-minute walk to the meeting point.

    • Bus 49 will bring you here.

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

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