Vatican Pass: Gardens, Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Entry
At a glance
Vatican Pass: Gardens, Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Entry is a 5h guided experience in Rome, Italy, operated by TOURISTATION. Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $128.27 per person. Included: Accompanied Reserved Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Gardens with open bus and audioguide, St. Peter’s Basilica Audioguide App.
Highlights
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h
- Group
- Small group, up to 500 travellers
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Enjoy exclusive, skip-the-line access to the must-see treasures of Vatican City—all in one unforgettable experience. This complete pass includes the Vatican Gardens, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, with audioguides and on-site support to enhance your visit.
Start with the Vatican Gardens (Minibus Tour + Audioguide)
Begin your journey with a relaxing minibus ride through the peaceful Vatican Gardens, usually closed to the public.
️ Explore the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel at Your Own Pace
Next, enter the Vatican Museums with priority access and explore vast art collections at your leisure.
Don’t miss the Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s frescoes, including The Last Judgment and The Creation of Adam.
⛪ End with St. Peter’s Basilica (Reserved Entry, Audioguide & On-Site Assistance)
Your visit ends with reserved access to St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the lines, get staff assistance, and explore with the official audio guide.
What's included
What's included
- Accompanied Reserved Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Vatican Gardens with open bus and audioguide
- St. Peter’s Basilica Audioguide App
- Assistance provided by Touristation staff at all departure points.
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
Not included
- Audio guide for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
- Headphones for App Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guided Tour
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 40m
Vatican Gardens (Minibus Tour with Audioguide)
Relax on a scenic open-bus tour through the peaceful Vatican Gardens, usually closed to the general public. Discover fountains, sculptures, and hidden corners with a multilingual audioguide on board. -
Stop 2 · 2h
Enjoy skip-the-line access to the world-renowned Vatican Museums. Wander at your own pace through extraordinary halls and galleries filled with masterpieces by Raphael, Caravaggio, and other legendary artists.
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Stop 3 · 20m
Included in your museum visit is the iconic Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, including the Last Judgment and the Creation of Adam.
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Stop 4 · 2h
(Reserved Entry with Audioguide + Assistance)
Skip the long lines with reserved access to St. Peter’s Basilica. Discover this awe-inspiring church with the official audioguide, and enjoy on-site assistance from our team. Don’t miss Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin.
Meeting point
Report at the Touristation Office, 50 meters from the entrance to the Vatican Museums.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The entrance of St. Peter is not a skip the line.
- The timeslot selected refers to the visit of the Vatican Gardens: the first experience of your reservation.
- The entrance is subject to a strict dress code. Please make sure your shoulders and knees are covered.
- Please remind the entrance to the Dome is not included in this booking.
- The multilingual audio guide will be available only for the Vatican Gardens.
- The audioguide for the Basilica is an APP downloadable on your mobile: headphones are not included.
- Please take note that audioguide will not provided for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
- For security reasons, reservations can only be made for individuals aged 7 and older.
- Children under 7 are not permitted to book.
- The Vatican Museums reserve free admission to all disabled visitors with a certified disability of more than 74%. In case of not self-sufficient, the free ticket is also extended to a companion
- The Vatican Museums reserve the right to close any section, including the Sistine Chapel, due to unforeseen circumstances. The closure of any museum section does not entitle visitors to any refund.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Vatican Pass: Gardens, Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Entry take?
The experience lasts about 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $128.27 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Accompanied Reserved Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica; Vatican Gardens with open bus and audioguide; St. Peter’s Basilica Audioguide App; Assistance provided by Touristation staff at all departure points.; Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket.
Where does it start?
Report at the Touristation Office, 50 meters from the entrance to the Vatican Museums.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
