Vatican Experience with Skip-the-Line Passes

Sightseeing  :  Italy  :  Latium And Rome  :  Rome  :  Skip-the-Line Tours

Enjoy a short 3-hour visit to the Vatican Gardens on this tour. Step inside the Sistine Chapel and marvel at "The Creation of Adam". Wander the gardens and St. Peter's Basilica as your English-speaking guide assists you along the way.Start your tour by exchanging your paper voucher at the predetermined meeting point. Then, make your way to the magnificent Vatican Gardens, spread out over nearly 57 acres. The gardens contain a variety of medieval fortifications, buildings and monuments from the 9th century to the present day. They are set among vibrant flower beds and topiary, green lawns and patch of forest. There are a variety of fountains cooling the gardens and sculptures.

After enjoying this floral landscape, continue the tour to visit the Sistine Chapel, a world famous work of art. Enter the chapel to see Michelangelo’s fresco "The Creation of Adam", famed throughout the world. Proceed with your experience by stepping inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world. Among the many fine pieces of art and mosaics on display, are Michelangelo's "Pieta" and the beautifully carved Bernini Pulpit. End the tour at the Basilica, where you will say farewell to your guide and group.