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Vatican: Papal Audience and St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

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Attend the Papal Audience in the Vatican City and take a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    5 hours
  • Includes
    • Assistance by staff at the meeting point
    • Papal audience meeting point at 7:45 AM
    • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica at 12:30 PM
    • Reserved entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Guided tour during Papal Audience
    • Entrance and guided tour of St Peter's Dome
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • See the Pope inside the Vatican City and receive his blessing
  • Marvel at the most important church in the Catholic faith
  • Admire Michelangelo's famous Pietà
  • Enjoy a guided tour of St Peter's Basilica with an official guide
  • Discover Michelangelo's Christ and the Basilica of Neptune.

Description

Attend the Papal Audience, a moving moment of prayer, blessings, and the Pope’s message to pilgrims from around the world, held in St. Peter’s Square.

After passing the security checks, you will enter the square independently and choose a seat from those available.
Please note that seating is not reserved, and no guide is provided during the audience.

At 12:30 PM, continue with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most stunning churches in the world. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s magnificent Baldacchino, and the majestic dome that defines Rome’s skyline.

Let your expert guide unveil the history, art, and deep spiritual meaning of this Renaissance masterpiece.

Book now and experience an unforgettable journey through faith, beauty, and tradition at the heart of the Catholic world!

Good to know before you go
  • Keep in mind the tour of St. Peter's Basilica begins at 12:30 PM
  • All visitors must pass through airport-style security
  • This tour does not include skip-the-line access to any locations visited
  • Shoulders, knees, cleavage, and upper arms must be covered inside the Vatican City
Meeting point

Papal Audience & St Peter's Basilica English Tour

Papal Audience & St Peter's Basilica Spanish Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    6-17 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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