Rome: Vatican Gardens Bus Tour and Vatican Museums Visit
ID: GYG413237-749699
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of the Vatican Gardens and the Sistine Chapel on this combo bus tour and Vatican Museums visit. Enjoy stunning views from an open-air bus and marvel at the iconic Sistine Chapel.
Explore the green heart of the world’s smallest state on this open minibus tour of the Vatican Gardens. Admire lush hectors of cultivated green-space. Have the option to tour the Vatican gardens with or without tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
Meet your guide and get assistance boarding the minibus. Uncover the secrets of this rich verdant space that occupies one third of the Vatican city's 44 hectors. Learn about these gardens which date back to the 13th century.
Hear about how the gardens were enriched by initiatives of various Pontiffs, as you experience this unique encounter between nature, art, and the Christian faith. Find out about the artists, architects, and creators who took care to create this harmonious location.
Take in the highlights of the Vatican Museums, from the Sistine Chapel to lesser-known gems of the collection. Visit the Hall of Maps, the Pinecone Courtyard, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Gallery of Candelabra and the incredible Raphael Rooms.
A definite highlight of your visit is the Sistine Chapel. Take some time to admire the details you have heard about, including Michelangelo’s boneless self-portrait, in which he expresses to the world that he would rather be skinned alive than paint the Sistine Chapel again!
As incredible as his work is, you’ll appreciate it even more up close and after you’ve seen what it takes to create a fresco. Redeem your voucher at the Touristation office then the staff will accompany you into the Museums to get your official reserved ticket.
Highlights
- Lose yourself in Vatican Gardens where art and nature meet in harmony
- Get a panoramic view of the Vatican gardens from an open-top minibus
- Enjoy the serenity of the Vatican Gardens with a multilingual audio guide
- Marvel how the space is decorated with fountains and the Renaissance sculptures
- Marvel at the artistry of Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
Head to the Touristation Vaticano office, 50 meters from the entrance to the Vatican Museums.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
