- Rome Destinations Rome
- English Language English
- Full Day Duration Full Day
A day between history, art and religion!
Monolingual small groups, max 15 people – Skip the line entrance.
Hotel pick-up included
Quick Details
Departures: 07:30 a.m.
Duration: 9.5 hours
Language(s): Papal Audience may be in three languages: English, Spanish and Italian / Vatican Museums: English only – max. 15 people
Meeting point: Via della Traspontina, 6 at 07:15 a.m. or free pick-up service from centrally located hotels
Tour ends: St. Peter’s Square (drop off at hotels is not included)
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.
After exploring the Vatican Museums, the tour will continue into St. Peter’s Basilica, the largest church in the world and symbol of the Catholic religion, where it will be possible to admire iconic masterpieces such as La Pietà by Michelangelo and the huge Baldacchino by Bernini.
The tour ends in the suggestive 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 non included)
- Pick up service from centrally located hotels (when selected)
Not included
- Drop off at the hotels
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- Until further notice, access to the Vatican Museums and all related areas will be permitted only to those in possession of a “Reinforced” Green Pass COVID-19 Certificate or equivalent certificate for non-EU countries. “Reinforced Green Pass” refers exclusively to a certificato, varifiable using the specific App, that attests to vaccination against Sars-Cov-2 or recovery from Sars-Cov-2. Equivalent certifications for non-EU countries are exclusively certificates of vaccination issued by the competent foreign national health authorities, provided that the vaccine used has been authorised by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) or is in any case recognised as valid by the Vatican City State Health Authority. These certificates must contain the following information identification data of the holder (name, surname, date of birth); vaccine data (name and batch); date of administration of the voccine; details of the State and Health Authority that issued the certificate. These certificates must be drawn up in at least one of the following languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish or German. No other certification, of any kind or nature, is permitted. In addition to showing the certificate in digital or paper format, the Museum Staff may also request the visitor’s identity in order to verify actual ownership. Therefore, please arrive at the Museums with the required documents ready for inspection, in order to facilitate control and access procedures.
- 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
- Should St. Peter’s Basilica be closed or not accessible within the scheduled time, the tour will include the Raphael’s Rooms or the explanation of the Basilica from outside.
- It is not permitted to wear shorts, miniskirts and have uncovered shoulders
- Please advise for any food allergies, dietary restrictions or other special requirements
- Please note that due to current Covid-19 restrictions and new safety policies, all customers will be required to wear a mask FFP2 on tours. Temperature checks will also take place at tour venues; if your temperature is above 37.5°C you will unfortunately not be able to attend the tour.