Vatican Gardens Tours and Tickets

Q: Is it worth going to the Vatican Gardens?

Yes. The Vatican Gardens date to medieval times and contain three styles of landscaping, with French, English, and Italian gardens. The lush gardens and forest are perfect for a serene stroll, and they give visitors a quieter, behind-the-scenes look at daily life in the world's smallest sovereign state.

Q: Can you visit the Vatican Gardens without a tour?

No. Visitors have two tour options for visiting the Vatican Gardens. They can book a guided tour with an official Vatican Museum guide that also includes a visit to the Sistine Chapel. Alternatively, there is an open bus tour with an audio guide, which avoids a lot of walking.

Q: How long does it take to visit the Vatican Gardens?

The combined tour that includes a visit to the Sistine Chapel takes approximately three hours, with about two of those hours spent touring the Vatican Gardens. The open-top bus ride is a quicker option since passengers cannot disembark. Count on 45 minutes or so for the bus tour.

Q: How do you enter the Vatican Gardens?

The Vatican Gardens are located on a hill directly behind St. Peter’s Basilica, giving visitors excellent views overlooking the iconic dome. To access the gardens via the required group tour, you must first queue up at the Vatican Museums, retrieve your Vatican Gardens tickets, and find your official guide.

Q: What time of day is best to visit the Vatican Gardens?

Mornings are best for visiting the Vatican Gardens. Before the heat of midday, you’ll find shaded areas within the forested section, but even then, expect sunshine. Official timed guided tours of the gardens generally take place from morning to afternoon. Book ahead to secure a spot on this popular tour.

Q: How big are the Vatican Gardens?

The Vatican Gardens are spread out over 57 acres (23 hectares), which covers more than half of Vatican City. Visitors aren’t permitted to wander unaccompanied, so expect to see a few key highlights on your guided tour, from the grotto of Lourdes to views of St. Peter’s Basilica.

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Vatican Pass: Gardens, Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Entry

See the highlights of Vatican City in just one day with this handy pass. Explore the Vatican Gardens by minibus, and gain valuable insight thanks to a handy multilingual audio guide. Next, visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at your own pace—instead of being rushed through in a crowded group. Finally, tour St. Peter's Basilica, with the use of an audio guide, and discover the rich history behind its architecture and artwork.

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The Vatican is a sprawling treasure trove of art and architecture that can be overwhelming to visit in one day. See the highlights in just hours with this guided Vatican experience. Begin with a walking tour through the Vatican Gardens, then follow your guide through the Vatican Museums to admire the most important works. End with a stop in the Sistine Chapel to marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes.

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Rome: Vatican Museums and Gardens Private Tour - Pick up included

Make the most of your time in the Vatican City on a private tour of some of its highlights. After a handy hotel pickup from central Rome, start by admiring the vast dome of St. Peter’s Basilica and the artworks inside. Then, explore the tree-lined pathways of the immaculate Vatican Gardens. Continue to the Sistine Chapel, where the highlight is undoubtedly Michelangelo’s ceiling frescoes.

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The Most Exclusive Private Tour and Experience of the Vatican City

This is an exclusive private tour of the Vatican that cannot be found anywhere else. A Vatican priest will accompany you through the Vatican gardens, telling stories and secrets. You will see where and what the people who live inside the city do. You will see exclusive places, which are not for tourists, you will pass near the Pope's apartments. And finally the tour will end in St. Peter's Basilica. Attention: When booking you must also send the date of birth of each participant

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Know before you go

Vatican Gardens tours are especially interesting for avid gardeners.
Picking plants and flowers from the garden is strictly forbidden.
There is a security check at the entrance to the museums, so items like pocket knives, corkscrews, and umbrellas must be left at the coat check.
If your ticket to the Vatican Gardens includes entrance to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, be sure to wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees.
The Vatican Gardens are not wheelchair accessible and tours generally require quite a bit of walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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