Vatican: Vatican Gardens with Bus Tour & Vatican Museums
ID: GYG413237-749699
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the Vatican Gardens and Sistine Chapel on this combo tour. Enjoy panoramic views from a minibus, then explore the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo’s stunning frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
Embark on an unforgettable self tour of the Vatican Gardens, starting with a relaxing ride on a minibus equipped with an informative audio guide.
As you travel through the lush gardens, you’ll be captivated by the serene atmosphere, intricate fountains, and beautifully manicured landscapes, all while learning about the history and significance of this peaceful retreat within the Vatican.
The gardens are home to rare plants, stunning sculptures, and hidden corners, offering a truly unique perspective of the Vatican's green spaces.
After your tranquil garden tour, proceed to the Vatican Museums, where you can explore one of the world’s most remarkable art collections at your own pace. As you wander through its vast galleries, you’ll encounter masterpieces by renowned artists like Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci, and Caravaggio.
The museums house thousands of works, from ancient sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces, each telling a story of human creativity and history.
Finally, immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes, including the “Creation of Adam,” come to life before your eyes.
This self-guided tour allows you to experience the Vatican’s unparalleled treasures at your leisure, offering a rich cultural journey through history, art, and spirituality.
Highlights
- Get lost in the lush Vatican Gardens, where art and nature meet in harmony
- Enjoy a panoramic drive through the gardens as you learn about their history
- Hear about the artists who contributed to the area with fountains and sculptures
- Marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the iconic frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.
- Enjoy skip-the-line access to the famous Vatican Museums and avoid long waits.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For safety reasons, children under 7 years old do not have access to the bus to the Vatican Gardens.
This activity is non-refundable.
The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
Report at the Touristation Vaticano office, 50 meters from the entrance to the Vatican Museums.
INCLUDED
- Assistance by Touristation Staff at the meeting point
- Skip-the-line ticket for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Vatican Gardens minibus tour
- Multilingual audio guide for the bus for the Vatican Gardens
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Audio guide for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
