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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Reserved Entry Tickets with Vatican Gardens Open Bus Tour

Vatican Museums entrance with visitors, Rome, Italy, priority tickets tour.
Vatican Museum sculpture with intricate details, part of Vatican Gardens open bus tour.
Visitors exploring the Gallery of Maps in the Vatican Museum, Rome.
Vatican Gardens open bus tour with view of lush greenery and Vatican Museum in Rome.

Duration

3 hrs

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Delight in the soothing ambiance of the Vatican Gardens on an open bus tour. Be captivated by the art in the Vatican Museums and embrace the glory of the Sistine Chapel.

    • A unique Vatican City experience—start with a scenic open-top bus tour of the lush Vatican Gardens, then explore the historic museums on your own.

    • Ride through history as you glide past Italian, French, and English-style landscapes covering nearly half of Vatican City, all while tuning into a multilingual audio guide.

    • Skip the long lines and step straight into the Vatican Museums, home to world-famous treasures like the Raphael Rooms and classical sculptures.

    • Stand beneath Michelangelo’s masterpiece in the Sistine Chapel, where the breathtaking Last Judgment and Creation of Adam come to life.

    • Vatican Gardens tour by open bus with a multilingual audio guide

    • Entry tickets to the Vatican Museums

    • Entry tickets to the Sistine Chapel

    • Audio guide for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

    • Live guide

    • Hotel transfers

    • Food & drinks

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 48 countries have loved this experience

    Iker Abner  Uranga Ortega

    Iker

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The visit to the Vatican Gardens has been a unique experience, I went with my fiancée and we wanted to return once again and do it walking now because it is such a beautiful place that makes you want to spend more time observing every detail, the trip in the open bus is super good if you have an agenda to visit more things in Rome, because you can tour the gardens with ease, plus with the guide in multiple hate to choose the experience becomes more dynamic. We recommend it 100%
    linda karezova

    Linda

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    We had a good time. Thank you ... The wonderful works of Art ... 3 hours is not enough to admire them all ... but neither are months ....
    Leonor Ferreira

    Leonor

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    At the beginning of the street at the entrance to the Vatican Museum, signs should be put up saying : A sign: "Visits without a ticket" A sign: "Visits with a ticket" It's the best museum I've ever visited I find this museum very rich in works of art, clean and well organized. The Vatican gardens are beautiful. CONGRATULATIONS!
    Sonnard Muriel

    Sonnard

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Magnificent experience. Visit to the sublime gardens. The museum is a sight to behold, paintings, sculptures waoooo. And the Sistine Chapel 🤩😍 What happiness. ROME IS A MAGNIFICENT CITY 🌟💖
    Fudencia Elizabeth Ortiz

    Fudencia

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Everything was fantastic, a little less people would have been nicer but I loved it, I don't think I got to see everything but it was incredible.
  • As one of the most sought-after attractions in Rome, the Vatican attracts hordes of visitors. With reserved entry tickets, you can be sure you won't be spending your vacation time in the waiting queues. The Vatican Gardens (also Giardini Vaticani) is a green oasis renowned as the pope’s personal garden where he returns to relax and unwind. They cover one-third of Vatican City's 44 hectares. Since 2014, visitors are invited to relish in the same exquisite scenery that was once exclusively available to popes of the past.

    At the meeting point, you will receive assistance to board the minibus, after which you can admire the amazing manicured lawns, fountains, sculptures, and buildings. The Fontana dell'Aquilone and Fontana della Galera are among the most striking fountains you will find in the whole garden. Moreover, the historic building of the Governor’s Palace stands out among tourists due to its imposing structure. You can spend some time visiting the Grotta di Lourdes, an artificial cave designed to replicate its famous namesake in France. Another monument to surely catch your attention is the Casino of Pius IV, a 16th-century summer house designed by Pirro Ligorio.

    With your ticket, you can also visit the lavish interiors of the Vatican Museum. It boasts one of the most impressive art collections in the world. Lastly, do not leave without seeing Michelangelo’s revered frescoes adorning the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel.

  • Vatican Museums

    Monday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Tuesday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Wednesday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Thursday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Friday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    Saturday08:00am - 08:00pmlast entry 06:00pm
    SundayClosed

    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
  • What to bring

    • A valid ID or student card (for reduced-price tickets)

    • Comfortable shoes for exploring the museums

    • A printed or digital copy of your booking voucher

    What's not allowed

    • Large bags, backpacks, or suitcases (storage is available)

    • Sleeveless tops, shorts above the knee, or hats (strict dress code applies)

    • Tripods, professional cameras, or selfie sticks

    • Food and drinks inside the Vatican Museums

    Accessibility

    • The open bus tour is not wheelchair accessible

    • The Vatican Museums have ramps and elevators for easy accessibility

    Additional info

    • The open bus tour lasts approximately 45 minutes with no stops along the route

    • Vatican Museums entry is timed – late arrivals will not be accommodated

    • The experience is not available for children under 7 years.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

    • Please arrive at the redemption point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

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