Gardens of the Vatican, Galleries and Sistine Chapel small group tour

Get ready to join our small group for a 3 hours tour of the Vatican Gardens and Sistine Chapel!

Walk through the Gardens and admire the Vatican Radio, the Academy of Sciences, the Pope's old Summer Residence, the Pope's House of Honor, the Vatican Government Palace, a piece of the original Berlin Wall and the Fountain of the Kites and many other fountains and gardens from renaissance and baroque period decorated with amazing ancient statues.

Admire St. Peter's Dome and the Vatican Museums from a unique perspective. You can take some photos in the beautiful Vatican Gardens and explore one of the largest gardens in the world.

After your visit in the green of the Vatican Gardens, your guide will escort you to admire one of the most beautiful wonders of the world: the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo's frescoes are magnificent works that change the course of art forever, just open your eyes to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A current valid passport or ID document is required on the day of the tour for children under 18 as proof of age
St. Peter's Basilica is a Church and as such the Vatican can decide to close it for religious functions without any notice. We are not responsible for unexpected closure of the Basilica. When the Basilica of St. Peter is closed for religious functions, you will spend longer time in the Vatican galleries with your guide
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
If you arrive late you might loose the entrance at the Vatican
Please let us say that few days after Easter and in some days after bank holiday or summer time you might find some groups inside the Sistine Chapel but you still will avoid the huge daily crowd.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible but may be adapted to an accessible itinerary if you contact us. Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers