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Vatican Gardens and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

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Overview

Skip the queues for an expert-led tour of the exclusive Vatican Gardens, then explore select Museum galleries and admire Sistine Chapel frescoes.

Highlights

  • Skip the long ticketing queues and tour the Vatican Gardens, an exclusive retreat usually reserved for select visitors.
  • Explore the lush Vatican Gardens with an expert guide, uncovering Renaissance fountains, secret grottoes, and papal monuments.
  • Admire Renaissance masterpieces inside the Sistine Chapel and select Vatican Museum galleries, including the stunning Gallery of Maps and Tapestries.
  • Hear fascinating stories and insights before entering the Sistine Chapel, so you can fully appreciate Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes.
  • Enjoy a seamless guided experience with pre-reserved entry and a well-planned itinerary covering both the Vatican’s serene gardens and its artistic treasures.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Vatican Gardens, Sistine Chapel & select Vatican Museum galleries
  • Entry to the Vatican Gardens, Sistine Chapel & galleries (Gallery of Candelabras, Gallery of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries)
  • Expert guide

Exclusions

  • Access to the full Vatican Museums (only the mentioned galleries are included)
  • St. Peter’s Basilica entry
  • Audio guide
  • Hotel transfers & meals

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

A rare glimpse into the Vatican’s serene gardens

Your journey begins with a visit to the exclusive Vatican Gardens, a peaceful oasis away from the crowds. As you stroll through this hidden retreat, your expert guide will reveal fascinating stories about its Renaissance fountains, papal monuments, and secret grottoes. You’ll see impeccably manicured landscapes, winding pathways, and quiet spots where popes have sought solitude for centuries.

Relive the glorious Vatican history inside the Museums

Leaving the gardens behind, you’ll continue to the Vatican Museums, where art and history blend seamlessly. Walk through the grand Gallery of the Candelabras, marvel at the detailed frescoes in the Gallery of Maps, and admire the intricate weavings in the Gallery of Tapestries. Each corridor unfolds a new layer of Vatican history, bringing centuries of art and culture to life.

Awe-inspiring finale at the Sistine Chapel

The highlight of your experience awaits at the Sistine Chapel. Before stepping inside, your guide will share intriguing details about Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, setting the stage for what’s to come. Then, in respectful silence, you’ll enter and gaze up at The Last Judgment and The Creation of Adam, taking in every masterful detail. It’s the perfect way to end your immersive Vatican journey.

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