Basilica di San Pietro tours, things to do and tickets

Join the Papal Audience at the Vatican for a truly memorable experience. See and hear Pope Francis deliver his inspiring message, either in St. Peter’s Square or Sala Nervi, depending on the schedule. Enjoy your guide’s insight into the traditions and history of the audience, and explore the exterior wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica while learning about its significance in Christian history. - Meeting point for the Papal Audience at 7:00 AM. - Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is possible after 2:00 PM, subject to ticket availability. During the summer months, as the audience takes place in St. Peter's Square, it is recommended to bring a hat and a small bottle of water. Queues are due to security measures. Anyone attending the Papal Audience or wishing to enter St. Peter's Basilica must undergo security checks (manual inspection and metal detectors). The Vatican is responsible for the internal organization of the Papal Audience; we are not liable for any last-minute changes.

Experience Christian Rome on an exclusive private walking tour, exploring its hidden treasures and underground wonders at your own pace. Begin in the Lateran area, once home to the first Popes, and enter the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, the oldest Papal Basilica, revered as “The Mother of all Churches.” Continue to the extraordinary Basilica of San Clemente, built on three levels from the 1st to 12th century, and descend to its underground floors to see the ancient Mithras Altar. Visit the historic Church of Santi Quattro Coronati, dedicated to four anonymous martyrs, and conclude at San Pietro in Vincoli, home to Michelangelo’s iconic Moses. With a private guide, enjoy personalized attention, skip the crowds, and immerse yourself fully in Rome’s spiritual, artistic, and architectural heritage. A captivating, intimate journey through centuries of faith, art, and history crafted just for you.