The Giardini Vaticani are the gardens of Vatican City. A tour allows you to visit the 23 hectares of the Vatican Gardens that lie behind the Vatican Museums. Vatican Gardens Address Via Paolo VI, 29, 00120 Città del Vaticano Metro Cipro-Musei Vaticani (Line A) Tickets Attention: Visiting the Vatican Gardens is only possible with a compulsory guided tour. You can book these official tours of the Vatican from € 40, but this usually also includes the Vatican Museums. Due to the limited places, you should always book these tours in advance (book your tour online and more availability via this website) Book your tour Hours Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Closed on Sundays When most people think of the Vatican, they imagine the enormous St. Peter’s Basilica, works of art and historical monuments. In the middle of it all, you can find a hidden treasure that not all people know about: the beautiful Vatican Gardens. This green oasis is located in the heart of Vatican City and can only be visited with a special tour. The Vatican Gardens are an oasis where you can enjoy peace. These beautiful gardens are located right in the heart of the Vatican City, also known as the smallest independent state in the world. The gardens are located behind the very large walls of the Vatican. Exploring this green oasis is a unique experience, especially since the Vatican Gardens are not open to the public. The Vatican Gardens cover approximately 23 hectares and they consist of a combination of numerous terraces, avenues, fountains and ponds. The gardens are designed in a mix of Italian and French styles, with influences from the Renaissance and Baroque. In the gardens you will find a variety of flora, beautiful flowers and exotic trees and shrubs. Exploring the gardens with a guide will allow you to learn more about the rich history and deeper meaning of the gardens. The best time to visit the Vatican Gardens is during spring and early summer, i.e. from April to June. During this time, the gardens are dotted with colorful flowers and it is pleasant to walk through the narrow paths. Moreover, the crowds are usually less intense than in the summer months. Please note that the gardens are not free to visit. You should always book an official tour, with the most booked tours also offering access to the adjacent Vatican Museums with the Sistine Chapel.