Rome: Papal Audience & St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Experience the Papal Audience in Vatican City and explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a local professional guide. Discover Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin and the fascinating history of the Vatican.
Discover the heart of Vatican City on a memorable Rome experience combining the Papal Audience with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Begin your Vatican experience at Bar L’Ottagono in Piazza del Risorgimento, just a short walk from St. Peter’s Square. Meet our friendly Field Managers, Rosa or Marco, who will welcome you, assist with check-in, and prepare you for your Papal Audience experience.
Join the Papal Audience in Vatican City and experience one of the most unique traditions in Rome. Learn about the history and significance of the Papal Audience while taking in the atmosphere of St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican.
After the audience, continue to St. Peter’s Basilica for a guided tour with your professional guide. Explore one of the world’s most famous churches and discover extraordinary works of art, architecture, and religious history.
Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldachin while hearing fascinating stories about the artists, Popes, architects, and events that shaped St. Peter’s Basilica.
This Papal Audience and St. Peter’s Basilica tour is an ideal choice for visitors looking for an authentic Vatican experience in Rome, combining religious tradition, history, architecture, and world-famous Renaissance and Baroque art.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. The Papal Audience is subject to the Pope’s official schedule, Vatican regulations, religious ceremonies, security procedures, and possible changes by Vatican authorities.
St. Peter’s Basilica is an active place of worship, so access and the tour schedule may occasionally be modified due to religious celebrations or official events.