Vatican Gardens Guided Tour with Vatican Museum Access
An eco-friendly tour of the Vatican Gardens
Get ready for an exclusive tour aboard an eco-friendly open bus, that showcases the astonishing beauty of the Vatican Gardens. Explore the large expanse of the famed garden that separates the Vatican from the secular world. Expect to see incredible winding paths, vibrant colored flowers, magnificent oaks, ancient fountains and medieval fortifications dating back to the 9th century.
Admire the exquisite palms and other plants from places like Australia and Brazil that coexist in the eclectic harmony that has been a characteristic of these gardens since the Renaissance. Be awed by the variety of fountains that adorn the garden and the amazing sculptures and artificial grottoes dedicated to the Madonna. From various points in the garden, you can also see Michelangelo’s impressive dome over the Vatican through the foliage.
Skip the line entry to Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Included in the ticket price is skip the line entry to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Located inside Vatican City, the Vatican Museums represent a large collection of art around the world, displaying works built up by the Roman Catholic Church through the centuries, including some of the most renowned classical sculptures and important masterpieces belonging to the Renaissance era. Part of the charm of a visit to the Vatican Museums is admiring the complexity of the buildings that house the Museum. The Museums include the Sistine Chapel which is the most important frescoed vault in the entire Apostolic Palace. The paint brush that brought this extraordinary masterpiece to life was the genius of Michelangelo who ultimately created the shocking 'Last Judgement' on its walls.
