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

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interior of the Cathedral of St. Peter, Vatican
Tourists exploring Vatican Gardens with a reserved entrance to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, showcasing unique architecture and lush greenery
Cathedral of St. Peter, Vatican

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.

Highlights

  • Relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the Vatican Gardens on an open-top minibus tour.

  • Discover the Renaissance and Baroque-inspired buildings inside the gardens, and the finest aspects of Italian, French, and English garden landscaping styles.

  • Learn all about the Vatican Garden’s interesting history with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Later, lose yourself in the vast wealth of Renaissance masterpieces at the Vatican Museums.

  • Be awed by Michelangelo's incredible frescoes and his revered work The Creation of Adam on the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Inclusions

  • Vatican Gardens tour by open bus

  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums

  • Entry tickets to the Sistine Chapel

  • Multilingual audio guide onboard

  • Free Wi-fi at the meeting point

Exclusions

  • Audio guide for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

  • Live guide

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 51 countries have loved this experience
Iris Salazar Vejar

Iris

4/5

Oct, 2024

The visit was beautiful, mine was without a guide, they did not give me a brochure for the visit. The tour of the gardens was with a guide, excellent. The time in the Sistine Chapel was wonderful. I got a lot of help from the guards that were everywhere.
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Raquel Manzano Torres

Raquel

5/5

Oct, 2024

We did not queue at all. Everything was great, super !!!! We had a great time, observing the museums. In my case I did not take a tour, and it was a failure, we would have enjoyed it more with a guide. Since the explanations are only in English and Italian.
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Gunnar Voigt

Gunnar

5/5

Oct, 2024

The tour by bus through the Vatican Gardens was great!!! The handling at the entrance was flawless and it was impressive how the many visitors were "managed" by the staff. High praise !!!
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CAROL Marguerite

Carol

4/5

Oct, 2024

Simple efficient considering the number of people visiting Good explanation No waiting with tickets Wonderful visit to the Vatican and Rome Enjoy
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Patrick B Shellenbarger

Patrick

3/5

Oct, 2024

We had such trouble finding the place to actually redeem our tickets. Would be easier to just give ticket on line. Misunderstood and thought we had a guide and we did not. The mini bus tour of the garden was lovely and informative. Don't skip that part. A comment on Vatican Museum tour in general and not on the tour provider. The vatican admits way too many at one time. It was not a good experience. You could not stop and enjoy different areas of the museum or you would have been crushed by the crowds. You are on a one way route heading toward the Sistine Chapel. The chapel itself was way overcrowded and hard to spend much time there. Not the wonderful spiritual visit I hoped for.

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

Monday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Tuesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Wednesday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Thursday08:00 AM - 07:00 PMlast entry 05:00 PM
Friday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
Saturday08:00 AM - 08:00 PMlast entry 06:00 PM
SundayClosed

Gardens of Vatican City

Monday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
SundayClosed

Important Information

  • Children under the age of 6 are not allowed

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

  • The onboard audio guide is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese.

Restrictions

  • Strict Dress Code: Guests must wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

  • Please arrive at the redemption point 15 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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