Gardens of Vatican City — Attraction in undefined

Away from the hustle, massively overcrowded corridors, people shoving each other around to get a selfie in front of some painting or statue inside the Vatican Museums, the Gardens of Vatican City provide a much needed reprieve, a much appreciated green space, and just downright peaceful and serene environment. Highly underrated, but oh-so-pleasant and beautiful gardens can only be visited as part of a two-hour guided tour, which requires a separate ticket (which are generally offered in the morning). The tickets must be purchased well ahead of time as they are limited. There are no crowds, just you and your guide in a small group setting. You will see what most people don’t get to see, and you will have a very pleasant time doing so. Note that the gardens ticket includes the Vatican museums, and the guide leaves you off at the Sistine Chapel. Do yourself a favor and get the gardens ticket instead of the regular admission - the gardens will likely be your most memorable experience of your visit to the...

A peaceful and unforgettable part of our Jubilee pilgrimage ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We visited Rome for the Holy Year and chose June for its warm but bearable weather – the perfect time to enjoy the Vatican Gardens. The open bus tour was a highlight of our trip: peaceful, enriching, and visually stunning. The lush greenery, fountains, and sacred architecture created a deeply moving atmosphere.

The audio guide provided insightful commentary without being overwhelming – it truly enhanced the experience. We loved every moment.

After the gardens, we entered the Sistine Chapel directly, skipping the museum galleries as we had visited them before. The chapel was very crowded, but still worth it – a sacred space that never loses its impact.

We booked the garden visit about 2–3 weeks in advance, and it included the museum ticket. Absolutely recommended – especially during the...

We took the 2 hour tour with an official Vatican guide. The tour was not what we expected.

The garden is huge, but our tour focused on the buildings and a few fountains, rather than the garden plants, and garden design. It is not a garden tour.

However, our tour guide, Franchesca, was wonderful, and she did provide a lot of interesting information about the different buildings, and we had some nice views of St. Peters from different vantage points. The tour ended with some great information about the paintings in the Sistine Chapel before we left our guide with directions to the Chapel. That last bit may have been the best information we received in our two day visit to the Vatican Museum area.

So, this gets only three stars because it really isn't a garden tour, as adverstised, but it would be a great tour if labled as an historic building and...