Quick Details
Departures: 07:00 a.m.
Duration: 9.5 hours
Language(s): Papal Audience may be in three languages: English and Spanish / Vatican Museums: English only – max. 15 people
Meeting point: In front of the ROCK SHOP – Via della Conciliazione 26/28 at 06:45
Tour ends: St. Peter’s Square (drop off at hotels is not included)
From April 1st 2025 to October 31st 2025
Adult
€ 145
Child (6-17 years)
€ 116
Infant
Free
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 along the gigantic walls of the Vatican City and reach St. Peter’s Square, dominated by Michelangelo’s imposing Cupola and surrounded by the famous Bernini’s double Colonnade, which houses St. Peter’s Basilica the most important Christian church in the world.
Highlights
- Papal Audience
- Vatican Museums
- Sistine Chapel
- St. Peter’s Basilica (explanation from outside – no entrance)
- 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
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