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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Vatican Gardens with Open Bus

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Overview

Experience exclusive access to the must-see highlights of Vatican City: the Vatican Gardens, Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica.
Begin your journey with the Vatican Gardens by minibus, where you’ll be guided through this tranquil space while listening to the multilingual audio guide. Explore the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace, taking in the countless masterpieces. Be sure not to miss five key highlights: the stunning Raphael Rooms, the Belvedere Torso, Leonardo Da Vinci’s St. Jerome in the Wilderness, the Round Room, and the breathtaking frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.

Finish your visit with an audio-guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica, offering spectacular views of Rome. After passing through security, immerse yourself in the Basilica's golden ceilings, intricate marble works, Bernini's Baldacchino, the Cattedra di San Pietro, mosaics, and Michelangelo's iconic Pietà, all while discovering the rich history behind each masterpiece.

What's Included

  • Vatican Gardens with open bus skip the line ticket
  • Assistance at the Touristation office
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
  • Skip the line entrance for St. Peter's Basilica and entrance to the Dome
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and Drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Vaticano
00192 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

What To Expect

Vatican Gardens

The Vatican Gardens are a serene and beautifully landscaped area within Vatican City, covering about half of its territory. They feature lush green spaces, fountains, sculptures, and centuries-old trees, offering a peaceful escape from the bustling city. The gardens, open to the public only through guided tours, hold historical and artistic significance, with several parts dating back to the 16th century. They are a perfect blend of nature, art, and history, showcasing the Vatican’s commitment to beauty and tranquility.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

They display works from the immense collection amassed by the Catholic Church and the papacy throughout the centuries: Vatican museums has more than 20,000 artifacts in display, from the glories of ancient Greece and Egypt to Middle ages Renaissance works. Admire pine cone courtyard, Egypt and Etruscan collections, glorious tapestries, Gallery of Maps, painted ceilings and large scale frescoes by Raphael.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

The most visited chapel in the world, seat of the conclave and a fascinating place to admire Michelangelo's frescoes
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica is one of the largest and most renowned churches in the world, located in Vatican City. An architectural masterpiece of the Renaissance, it features works by Michelangelo, Bernini, and other great artists. The basilica's impressive dome, designed by Michelangelo, dominates the skyline of Rome, while its interior is adorned with stunning mosaics, sculptures, and artworks. St. Peter's is not only a spiritual center but also a symbol of the Catholic faith, attracting millions of visitors each year.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The audioguide for the Basilica is an APP downloadable on your mobile: headphones are not included.
  • Please take note that audioguide will not provided for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
  • For security reasons, reservations can only be made for individuals aged 7 and older.

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Vatican Gardens with open bus skip the line ticket.Assistance at the Touristation office.Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket.Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica (app). The following is NOT included: Skip the line entrance for St. Peter's Basilica and entrance to the Dome.Hotel pick-up and drop-off.Food and Drinks.Guided Tour.Headphones for App Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica.Audio guide for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Vatican Gardens with open bus skip the line ticket.
  • Assistance at the Touristation office.
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket.
  • Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica (app).
The following is NOT included:
  • Skip the line entrance for St. Peter's Basilica and entrance to the Dome.
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Food and Drinks.
  • Guided Tour.
  • Headphones for App Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica.
  • Audio guide for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
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The minimum age to participate is 7..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Vatican Gardens with Open Bus is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Vatican Gardens with Open Bus will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Vatican Gardens with open bus skip the line ticket
  • Assistance at the Touristation office
  • Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
  • Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica (app)
  • Skip the line entrance for St. Peter's Basilica and entrance to the Dome
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and Drinks
  • Guided Tour
  • Headphones for App Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica
  • Audio guide for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The entrance of St. Peter is not a skip the line.
  • The timeslot selected refers to the visit of the Vatican Gardens: the first experience of your reservation.
  • The entrance is subject to a strict dress code. Please make sure your shoulders and knees are covered.
  • Please remind the entrance to the Dome is not included in this booking.
  • The multilingual audio guide will be available only for the Vatican Gardens.
  • The audioguide for the Basilica is an APP downloadable on your mobile: headphones are not included.
  • Please take note that audioguide will not provided for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
  • For security reasons, reservations can only be made for individuals aged 7 and older.
  • Children under 7 are not permitted to book.
  • The Vatican Museums reserve free admission to all disabled visitors with a certified disability of more than 74%. In case of not self-sufficient, the free ticket is also extended to a companion
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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