Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSkip the Line: Vatican in One Day
Skip the Line: Vatican in One Day offers the chance to combine guided walking tours of the Vatican Gardens and Vatican Museums (including the Sistine Chapel!) into one single day. Book your tours ahead of time to take advantage of jumping the queue.
The Vatican grants special permission to enter the gardens for this combination tour package. It is available for purchase up to 24 hours before travel on Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY.
Skip the Line: Vatican in One Day Highlights:
- Vatican Museums
- Raphael Rooms
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter's Basilica
- St. Peter's Square
- Vatican Estate and Gardens - Courtyard of Damasus, Park of Villa Pia, Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Piazza Santa Marta, Mosaic Studio, Palazzo del Governatorato, St. John Tower, The 'Casina' of Pope Pious IX, and Papal Heliport, the Apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe , Statue of Our Lady of Fatima, Replica of the Grotto of Lourdes, Fountain of the Eagle and Fountain of the Sacrament and various other sites of interest.
When you book this tour of the Vatican Museums and Vatican Gardens you are guaranteed to save over 10% compared to booking the two tours separately - BOOK NOW!
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Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 26 (Boxing Day)
- January 01 (New Years Day)
The only tour in Rome that explores the private Papal Gardens and property! Cultivated by the Popes since the ninth century, the rarely seen gardens boast a harmonious mix of art, architecture, and nature. Discover the secluded areas of the Vatican with a walking tour of the Vatican Gardens and Vatican City in one single day!
Spanning over 44 acres the Vatican Gardens account for almost half of Vatican City and boast history and botanical diversity from all corners of the globe. Amidst the peaceful quiet of the Vatican property you will observe the functional features within Vatican City; Administrative headquarters of the Palazzo del Governatorato, Vatican Radio Station which transmits in 40 languages to 61 countries worldwide, the Renaissance founded Pontifical Academy of Sciences and even the Papal heliport. Enjoy this serene oasis of tranquility on the rarely seen side of the Leonine Walls.
Following the tour, time has been allocated for lunch or additional sightseeing before beginning the second half of the tour - the Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica.
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Walking Tour (3 hours)
Stroll through the Vatican Museums which house over 9 miles of the most extensive collection of art in the world. Experience Michelangelo's famous Creation of Adam with your own eyes as you explore the Sistine Chapel and wander Raphael's Rooms. Be humbled by the imposing beauty of Saint Peter’s Basilica, where you will encounter another of Michelangelo's masterpieces, La Pieta. Admire the magnificent Saint Peter’s Square, as your guide points Bernini's ingenious use of optical illusion.
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- Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge.
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 18 years.
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- Vatican Estate and Gardens Tour (2.5 hours)
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour with headsets to facilitate hearing the guide (3 hours)
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines!
- All entrance tickets and reservation fees
- Guaranteed English speaking tour guides
- Personalized small group (maximum 20 people)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking, unless you are booking within 5 days of travel date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- The climb to the top of the dome at St Peter's Basilica is not part of this tour, however customers are encouraged to climb on their own, after the tour concludes.
- By pre-booking this tour it enables you to skip the long lines (which can take up to two hours!) where you will proceed directly to the Vatican Gardens. All visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security.
- Please note, entrance to Saint Peter's Basilica and Vatican City require appropriate attire. No shorts, miniskirts or uncovered shoulders. It is also advisable to wear comfortable shoes for both visits.
- Vatican Gardens Tour is conducted by official Vatican guides. We cannot assure the quality or content of the tour, which is at the discretion of the Direction of the Vatican Museums. The Vatican reserves the right to cancel the tour without notice if the Vatican Gardens are reserved for official matters. Please note, we provide a booking service for this tour and the price includes the ticket and tour with guaranteed commentary in English.
Do you cater to wheelchair users? Do you or the Vatican provide wheelchairs?
Only for private tours. On this group tour we cannot because wheelchair users must use alternate routes to move about the corridors of the Vatican Museums. In a private tour you will be more flexible to take the appropriate routes because you will have your own guide. For passengers who need a wheelchair, refer to Skip the Line: Private Vatican Museums Walking Tour. If you do decide to book our private tour and need a wheelchair the Vatican Museums provide chairs free of charge in the main lobby. You can easily pick one up after entrance with your guide, but before starting your tour.
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