Join an exclusive tour and gain early admission to watch the papal audience in person! The opportunity to see an esteemed individual like the Pope doesn’t come often. Pick up your papal audience invitation from the personnel at Piazza del Sant’Uffizio, located directly in front of St. Peter’s Square. Please be aware that this does not guarantee queue jumping.

Following the audience, you’ll embark on a guided exploration of the legendary St. Peter’s Basilica, admiring its recognizable dome and unforgettable architecture, which notably includes contributions from Raphael. Feast your eyes on artistic masterworks such as Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldacchino. The guided tour is scheduled to start at 11:30, after the Papal Audience.

For a more comprehensive experience, consider adding a tour of the splendid Vatican Gardens, which features a multi-lingual audio guide aboard an open-top bus.

• All visitors must pass through airport-style security. Please note that Papal audience is a very busy event and therefore it is possible that the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
• Dress code requiered: shoulders and knees has to be covered.
• The duration of the Vatican Gardens tour by minibus is about 45 minutes.
• For security reason, children up to 6 years old are not allowed on the open bus, no exceptions will be made