Papal Audience + Lunch + Vatican Museums

A day to discover the Vatican City, the smallest sovereign state in the world!

In the morning, the Holy Father holds a public Audience on St. Peter’s Square. Attending the Papal Audience is an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience and an opportunity to see the Pope himself. He will be passing by the faithful on his Pope mobile, on his way to the podium in front of St. Peter’s Basilica, from where will be delivering his message and finally give the Papal Blessing.

After lunch, the guide will meet you at the restaurant to continue the tour at the Vatican Museums, with its immense art collection built up by the Popes throughout the centuries. The itinerary includes Pio Clementino Hall, Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere, Maps Gallery, Candelabra Gallery, Tapestries Gallery and one of the most celebrated masterpieces in the world: the Sistine Chapel, with the breathtaking frescoes by Michelangelo.

Leaving the Museum, follow your guide and reach St. Peter’s Basilica, the most important Christian church in the world, which houses the Pietà, Michelangelo’s incredible masterpiece, and the monumental St. Peter’s Baldachin, designed by Bernini. The tour will end in the magnificent St. Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini’s double Colonnade.

Highlights

• Papal Audience
• Vatican Museums
• Sistine Chapel
• St. Peter’s Basilica
• St. Peter’s Square

Included

• Admission tickets to the Papal Audience
• Skip the line entrance tickets
• Professional licensed guide
• Headsets
• Lunch (drinks not included)
• Pick up service from centrally located hotels (when selected)

Not included

• Drop off at the hotels

Meeting point: In front of the ROCK SHOP – Via della Conciliazione 26/28

PLEASE NOTE!

• Admission tickets to the Papal Audience are free
• Accommodation during the audience is not guaranteed
• Due to weather conditions the audience can be held indoors
• It is forbidden to bring metal objects and big bags
• Not wheelchair accessible
• It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders
• Please advise for any food allergies, dietary restrictions or other special requirements
• The Raphael’s Rooms are not included in the tour and are visited only when the Vatican makes the internal itinerary mandatory.
• Access to St. Peter’s Basilica requires each participant’s full name and a valid identification document