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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
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  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    5 hours
  • Includes
    • Papal Audience at 7:30 AM
    • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica at 11:30 AM (no skip-the-line)
    • Assistance at the meeting point
    • 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

Description

See the Pope himself during the papal audience ceremony and enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica.
Meet the staff with an orange umbrella at the meeting point: the staff which will help you with your reservation. Join the Papal Audience (free entrance) after the security check. Then watch the Pope make his way to the stage and join the weekly gathering which includes prayers, blessings, and a homily.

After the audience, at 11:30 AM, enjoy a guided tour of the iconic Basilica of St. Peter. As you tour the Renaissance-style church, with its famous dome and unrivaled architecture, see masterpieces like Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldacchino.

Good to know before you go
  • Keep in mind the tour of St. Peter's Basilica begins at 11:30 AM
  • 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

St Peter's Basilica & Papal Audience with English Tour

St Peter's Basilica & Papal Audience with 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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