Papal Audience and St. Peter's Basilica guided tour

Immerse yourself in an experience that unites the spiritual and the historical with this guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with papal audience, the perfect activity for those looking to experience the Vatican with depth and emotion.

The day begins first thing in the morning, around 7:45 AM, in Piazza del Risorgimento, where a host will greet you with his trademark orange umbrella and red T-shirt. He will facilitate your entrance and accompany you throughout the entire process leading up to the Audience.

Once inside St. Peter's Square, you will join thousands of pilgrims to participate in the Papal Audience: a solemn and moving moment in which the Pope offers words of faith, hope and blessing to those in attendance. This event, open to believers and the curious alike, represents a unique opportunity to feel the spiritual energy of the Vatican from its epicentre.

Afterwards, the experience continues with a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica, one of the greatest jewels of the Italian Renaissance. Accompanied by an official guide, you will walk through its majestic naves and learn the stories behind every artistic and religious detail.

During the tour, you will discover emblematic places such as:

• Michelangelo's Pieta, one of the most beautiful and moving sculptures of universal art.
• The Papal Altar, located under Michelangelo's monumental dome.
• The side chapels and their impressive mosaics and frescoes.
• Bernini's Baldachin, a masterpiece of Roman Baroque.

By the end of the morning, you will have experienced a full day: spiritual, artistic and deeply human. An opportunity to experience the living history of the Vatican, in the very place where faith and culture have been intertwined for centuries.