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Gardens of Vatican City

Name: Gardens of Vatican City
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into the Pope's private gardens, tucked behind St Peter's Basilica. On a pre-booked guided tour, wander formal Italian parterres, fountains, and wooded paths across 23 hectares of centuries-old papal grounds.

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Reasons to go

The gardens were first laid out in the 13th century under Pope Nicholas III.
They cover about 23 hectares, nearly half of Vatican City's total area.
Access is restricted to official guided tours only, with no general public entry.

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Full description

The Vatican Gardens have been cultivated since medieval times, first laid out under Pope Nicholas III, and today combine formal Italian parterres, fountains, and wooded areas across some 23 hectares behind St Peter's Basilica. Because they remain the Pope's private grounds, access is tightly controlled and only possible through official guided tours booked well ahead.

The combination of manicured landscaping, papal history, and restricted access makes this one of the more exclusive garden visits in Rome.

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Address

Viale Vaticano, 00165 Roma RM, Italy · Vatican City

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h30