A Day At The Vatican With Papal Audience & LunchDiscover the Heart of Catholicism: From Papal Blessing to Artistic Marvels
Experience an extraordinary day in Vatican City, the world's smallest sovereign state, combining spiritual enlightenment with artistic wonder.
Morning: Papal Audience
Your day begins early in the morning as you attend the Papal Audience, a rare opportunity to see the Pope in person. This tradition, dating back to the early Church, allows the faithful to receive the Pope's blessing.
The pope will be passing by the faithful on his Popemobile, 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.
Lunch: Taste of Roman Cuisine
Following the Papal Audience, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. While drinks are not included, you might consider trying local specialties like pasta alla carbonara or saltimbocca alla romana.
Afternoon: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
After lunch, you will explore the Vatican Museums, home to one of the world's most extensive art collections: the museums contain approximately 70,000 works, of which only 20,000 are on display.
In the Pio Clementino Hall, you will see the Laocoön Group and the Apollo Belvedere, once considered the greatest ancient sculpture.
The Gallery of Maps, created in 1580, features topographical maps of Italy, offering a unique 16th-century perspective of the country, while the Gallery of Tapestries houses Flemish tapestries woven by Raphael's pupils.
The tour's highlight is the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo’s world-famous frescoes.
Late Afternoon: St. Peter's Basilica from the outside and Square
Your journey concludes with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica from the outside, the largest church in the world. Here, if you decide to have a visit on your own, you will see Michelangelo's Pietà, sculpted when he was just 24, and Bernini's baldachin, which stands 29 meters tall.
In St. Peter's Square, you will admire Bernini's colonnade, designed to embrace visitors like "the maternal arms of Mother Church."
Morning: Papal Audience
Your day begins early in the morning as you attend the Papal Audience, a rare opportunity to see the Pope in person. This tradition, dating back to the early Church, allows the faithful to receive the Pope's blessing.
The pope will be passing by the faithful on his Popemobile, 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.
Lunch: Taste of Roman Cuisine
Following the Papal Audience, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. While drinks are not included, you might consider trying local specialties like pasta alla carbonara or saltimbocca alla romana.
Afternoon: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
After lunch, you will explore the Vatican Museums, home to one of the world's most extensive art collections: the museums contain approximately 70,000 works, of which only 20,000 are on display.
In the Pio Clementino Hall, you will see the Laocoön Group and the Apollo Belvedere, once considered the greatest ancient sculpture.
The Gallery of Maps, created in 1580, features topographical maps of Italy, offering a unique 16th-century perspective of the country, while the Gallery of Tapestries houses Flemish tapestries woven by Raphael's pupils.
The tour's highlight is the Sistine Chapel, where you can admire Michelangelo’s world-famous frescoes.
Late Afternoon: St. Peter's Basilica from the outside and Square
Your journey concludes with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica from the outside, the largest church in the world. Here, if you decide to have a visit on your own, you will see Michelangelo's Pietà, sculpted when he was just 24, and Bernini's baldachin, which stands 29 meters tall.
In St. Peter's Square, you will admire Bernini's colonnade, designed to embrace visitors like "the maternal arms of Mother Church."
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Tour Information
- Tour Code : BRRO001.25
- Type : Small Group Tour
- Category : Car/Van Tours
- Duration : 9.5 Hours
- Departure City : Rome, Italy
- Departure : Guaranteed Departure
- Grade/Difficulity : Moderate
- Transport Mode : Walking + Car/Minivan
- Children Allowed : Yes
- Min Group Size : 1
- Max Group Size : 15
- Arrangement : Guide
- Entrance Fee : Included
- Hotel Pickup : Yes
- Language Offered : English, Italian, Spanish
- Hotel Dropoff : No
- Meeting Time: 07:30 AM / 07:00 AM
- Starting/Meeting Point : Your hotel
Availability
From November 2024 To October 2026
English - Every Wednesday
Spanish - Every Wednesday
English - Every Wednesday
Spanish - Every Wednesday
Blackout Dates
1,6 January 2025, 11 February 2025, 5,12,19,26 March 2025, 9,16,21,23,30 April 2025, 1,7,14,21 May 2025, 4,18 June 2025, 2,9,16,23,30 July 2025, 6,13,15,16,20,27 August 2025, 1 November 2025, 8,25,26 December 2025
Highlights
- Attendance at Papal Audience
- Guided tour of Vatican Museums
- Visit to the Sistine Chapel
Tour Includes
- English-speaking guide
- Admission tickets to the Papal Audience
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Headsets
- Lunch (drinks not included)
- Pick-up service from centrally located hotels available
Notes
- Pick-up service from centrally located hotels available on request
- Please allow 10 minutes discrepancy from the pick up time. Especially during high season the driver can arrive late due to traffic
- The full names of all participants and date of birth must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID/passport. Name changes are not permitted.
- Take your original passport with you on the day of your visit; In the absence of this document, entry will not be permitted, even with the ticket.
Pricing
| From | To | Per Pax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Wednesday | € 102 |
