Vatican Gardens Tours and Tickets

Get to know the world's smallest country, and view its major attractions, on this tour of Vatican City. Admire the beauty of the Vatican Gardens from a comfortable seat atop an eco-friendly, open-air bus; an audio guide, available in seven language, will keep you informed about the sights. The tour costs also include skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican Museums. Beat the crowds, admire the Sistine Chapel and other masterpieces, and have the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Explore without the hassle of planning on a full day tour of the Pope's year-round and summer residences. After a tour of the Vatican, which includes the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Gardens, hop on a train to Castel Gandolfo for a tour of the Pope's summer residence and a buffet lunch made with locally-sourced ingredients. Skip-the-line Vatican admission and a round-trip train ticket are included for your convenience.

For a more in-depth Vatican experience than most people enjoy, tour the less-visited Vatican Gardens in addition to the art treasures of the Vatican Museums. You'll start at the tranquil, uncrowded gardens of Vatican City to admire sights like Our Lady of Lourdes grotto. Then walk over to the Vatican Museums for a tour of its Renaissance masterpieces in rooms like the Gallery of Maps and, of course, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. This small-group tour is limited to 16 people to provide a more personalized experience.

Step into the Vatican Gardens on a 3.5-hour skip-the-line tour, and discover the artwork and nature that lies in the heart of the Vatican state. After exploring the tree-lined pathways that meander around foliage and architecture, you'll visit the Sistine Chapel to admire its treasure trove of Renaissance art. Then, finish with a tour of St. Peter's Basilica before a drop-off back in Rome. Numbers are limited to just 10 people for an intimate tour.