3-Hour Vatican Museums Tour with Open Bus Vatican Gardens

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Gardens
• 02 Scenic open bus tour through the Vatican Gardens
• 03 Beautiful views of landscaped gardens and historic architecture
• 04 Explore one of the world's most renowned art collections
• 05 Admire Michelangelo's iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment
• 06 Enjoy free time to visit the Vatican Museums at your own pace

Discover the wonders of Vatican City, the world's smallest state, with an engaging open bus tour through its beautiful gardens. After the gardens, immerse yourself in the renowned Vatican Museums, home to an extraordinary collection of art and artifacts. Marvel at masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael, especially the breathtaking ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. This unforgettable journey combines rich history, breathtaking art, and spiritual significance in one memorable experience.

Travel through lush greenery, exquisite sculptures, and impressive fountains while enjoying insightful commentary on the rich history and spiritual importance of the gardens.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Open Bus Tour of the Vatican Gardens

Explore the Vatican Gardens on a captivating open bus tour. Travel through lush greenery, exquisite sculptures, and impressive fountains while enjoying insightful commentary on the rich history and spiritual importance of the gardens.

2

Day 02

Independent Visit to the Vatican Museums

Explore the Vatican Museums at your leisure, taking the time to fully immerse yourself in the incredible art and history on display at your own pace. Enjoy the flexibility to linger over your favorite pieces and move through the various galleries without the rush of a guided tour.

3

Day 03

Independent Exploration of the Sistine Chapel

Explore the Sistine Chapel independently, taking the time to appreciate its breathtaking frescoes and rich history at your own pace.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Open bus ticket (includes a multi-lingual audio guide)
• Vatican Museums admission ticket (does not include an audio guide)

What's Not Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Live guide services
• Meals and beverages
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes

Know before you go

• The stated child price applies to those aged 7 to 18 years.
• The tour is not offered to children younger than 7 years old. No exceptions will be allowed.
• Changing the date and/or time of the reservation is not permitted.
• Adjustments to the number of participants cannot be made.
• Name changes are not allowed.
• Refunds for reservations are not available.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Vatican City, Città del Vaticano

Tour start

00120, Città del Vaticano

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.