Papal Audience and Guided Tour for St. Peter's Basilica
Overview
Meet our friendly staff—easily recognized by their orange umbrella—who will assist you with your reservation and guide you through the entry process.
After passing the security checks, take your seat in St. Peter’s Square and join the Papal Audience, a moving experience of prayer, blessings, and the Pope’s message to pilgrims from around the world.
At 12:30 PM, continue with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the most stunning churches in the world. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s grand Baldacchino, and the majestic dome that defines Rome’s skyline.
Let your guide unveil the rich history, art, and deep symbolism of this Renaissance masterpiece.
Book now and experience faith, beauty, and tradition at the heart of the Catholic world!
What's Included
- Assistance at the meeting point
- Papal audience invitation (no skip the line)
- Guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with Reserved Entrance
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Entrance and guided tour for St Peter's Dome
- Guided tour during Papal Audience
Meeting Location
Borgo Vittorio
48, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Please note that the guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica will take place at 12:30 on the same day. During the assistance, the reception staff will provide all the necessary information regarding the guided tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Papal Audience and Guided Tour for St. Peter’s Basilica?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Assistance at the meeting point.
- Papal audience invitation (no skip the line).
- Guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with Reserved Entrance.
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off.
- Food and Drinks.
- Entrance and guided tour for St Peter's Dome.
- Guided tour during Papal Audience.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Papal Audience and Guided Tour for St. Peter's Basilica is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Papal Audience and Guided Tour for St. Peter’s Basilica will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Assistance at the meeting point
- Papal audience invitation (no skip the line)
- Guided tour of the St. Peter's Basilica with Reserved Entrance
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Food and Drinks
- Entrance and guided tour for St Peter's Dome
- Guided tour during Papal Audience
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Please note that the guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica will take place at 12:30 on the same day. During the assistance, the reception staff will provide all the necessary information regarding the guided tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
