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Combo (Save 32%): Castel Gandolfo Full Experience + Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Name: Combo (Save 32%): Castel Gandolfo Full Experience + Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Guided Tour
Start: 2026-01-02T08:30:00
End: 2026-01-02T10:30:00
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

Open today

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.2/5

(8,548)

Ketevan

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

On November 18th, my daughter and I had the pleasure of visiting the Vatican accompanied by our guide, Francesca (name to be confirmed). From the outset, she conducted the tour with a high level of professionalism and courtesy, immediately putting me at ease despite my initial nervousness about the meeting. Her knowledge of the Vatican Museums was truly impressive. The way she presented the history, context, and significance of the artworks was both eloquent and engaging. Her explanations transformed the visit into a captivating and memorable experience. The entire tour proceeded flawlessly, and we felt well cared for throughout. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone seeking a well-organised and enriching Vatican visit.

Nicole

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

We went on a monday but it was still super crowded. Thanks to this ticket we only stayed in the queue for 5-10 mins( including security check ). Guide was friendly and knowledgable and went through most of the important parts. Locating the guide was easy as well but the tour was delayed for 10 min. We werent able to see all the parts of the musuem so be aware of that .As for Sistine Chapel, it was hot and stuffy inside as it was full of people and be well informed that no pictures are allowed inside. Overall was a good experience but i wish we coulve seem more of the museum.

Viana

Nov 2025

Verified booking

5/5

i'm not able to make it , but i know for sure must be beautiful , i had a chance to get into Basilica though that's beyond words , it's soooo beautiful! I was crying because i did pray Rosary everyday , so i come to Rome and pray inside ! Thank you Jesus Christ , Thank you mother Mary 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Hopefully i can come back soon Rome is one of the best place in the world love it ! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

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
Ioannis
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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.
Tadhg
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Myself and a friend attended and thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Jessica. She was very knowledgeable and avoided the big large flag carrying which made everything more personable. Jessica taken us through three museums, finishing at the Sistine Chapel before carrying on to St Peter's Bassilica.
Janna
Dec 2025
Verified booking
3/5
The tour guide was very difficult to understand, plus the audio equipment had a delay and pretty bad quality. All 4 of us barely heard anything. Rushed through Sistine chapel and disappeared. Not an enjoyable tour
Maisah
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Italian art transcends imagination. When you enter a museum, you ask yourself how talented and creative they were, especially Michel angelo and his paintings inside the church. It was an unforgettable day.
Mehrad
Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
In a nutshell: organisers and deeply knowledgeable tour guide. We truly enjoyed our experience, and highly recommend it to anyone interested in visiting and learning about Vatican.

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	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 03:00pm	last entry 01:00pm
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	08:00am - 08:00pm	last entry 06:00pm
Sunday	Closed

Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo

Monday	09:00am - 02:30pm	last entry 01:00pm
Tuesday	09:00am - 02:30pm	last entry 01:00pm
Wednesday	09:00am - 02:30pm	last entry 01:00pm
Thursday	09:00am - 02:30pm	last entry 01:00pm
Friday	09:00am - 02:30pm	last entry 01:00pm
Saturday	09:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:00pm
Sunday	10:00am - 06:30pm	last entry 05:00pm

Sistine Chapel

Monday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Tuesday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Wednesday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Thursday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Friday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
Saturday	08:00am - 07:00pm	last entry 05:00pm
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.