Vatican Pass: Gardens, Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Entry
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
- Accompanied Reserved Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Assistance provided by Touristation staff at all departure points.
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
- St. Peter’s Basilica Audioguide App
- Vatican Gardens with open bus and audioguide
- Headphones for App Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guided Tour
- Audio guide for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Meeting Location
Viale Vaticano
95, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Giardini Vaticani
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Vatican Museums
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Accompanied Reserved Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Assistance provided by Touristation staff at all departure points.
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket.
- St. Peter’s Basilica Audioguide App.
- Vatican Gardens with open bus and audioguide.
- Headphones for App Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Guided Tour.
- Audio guide for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel.
The minimum age to participate is 7..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vatican Pass: Gardens, Museums, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Entry is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Accompanied Reserved Entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Assistance provided by Touristation staff at all departure points.
- Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip the line ticket
- St. Peter’s Basilica Audioguide App
- Vatican Gardens with open bus and audioguide
- Headphones for App Audio guide for St. Peter's Basilica
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Guided Tour
- Audio guide for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 500 travelers
