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Vatican Gardens

North and west of the Vatican, Vatican City, Italy
Ranked #11 of 17 attractions in Vatican City
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Gardens
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Brazil
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Most of romans have never gone there because it isn't the place that you can buy the tickets anywhere. I know two ways: 1) Find a Vatican guide who is authorized to get there or 2) Go with Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi by reservation. The Gardens are something really incredible. There are plants from all over the world and it's almost... More

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briami
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Do not pay hundred of euro for a private tour... Instead find the Roma Cristiana buses that drive around the city. They offer a tour for only about 15 euro per person and drives through the Gardens. It is well worth it. More

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San Antonio, Texas
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

The Vatican Gardens are a respite from the crowded streets of Rome. Well worth seeing. More

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Rome, Italy
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162 reviews 162 reviews
Reviews in 40 cities Reviews in 40 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

I had the privilage many years ago to visit the suberb park. If you can, this is an unsual place to go, maybe after visting the Vatican. More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012
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The gardens are very nice and worthwhile seeing. While there are more spectacular gardens around, the Vatican gardens are quite elegant and have a certain serenity to them. The nice plus at the end is getting into the Vatican Museum without having to wait in line. More

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Rome, Italy
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2012
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in the very centre of the city!! First complusory glance from s. Peter's Dome, then get on the bus (unfortunatelly really expensive) and take your pleasure for almost half an hour More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
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Me and my friend visited Rome at the beginning of September and booked this tour in advance on the vatican.va website. The group size was around 15 and we were provided with wireless headphones linked up to the tour guide who was a very nice lady that spoke very good english. After the tour was finished we started our tour... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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Included in a guided tour of the Vatican Museum, you are impressed with the central sculpture (sphere within a sphere), as well as the chance to see what's where before you enter the buildings More

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Rome, Italy
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 24, 2011
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Not possible to visit on your own, but, if you like gardens and fountains (there are 100), it's a special place. Of course, I'd visit it after St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums. It's relaxing because you're sitting in a bus. Great way to rest your feet. More

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Birkdale, United Kingdom
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2011
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we attended and sat in the vatican gardens during our visit on a sunny day amazing views and lovely scenery it was nice to just sit and admire the gardens and views More

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