Papal Blessing and St Peters Basilica Entry

Rome, Italy
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 200 travelers

Overview

Every Sunday in St. Peter's Square, the Holy Father imparts the Apostolic Blessing to the faithful and to sacred objects.
The tour includes with entry ticekts to St. Peter's Basilica, the magnificent St. Peter's Square—designed by Bernini in 1661—and the Vatican Grottoes, where the Popes are buried.
In addition to Michelangelo's *Pietà*, we will be able to view the remains of Pope John XXIII, displayed for the veneration of the faithful, and the magnificent mosaics created by great artists.

What's included

  • Headphones for listening to the guide during the audience and the tour of the Basilica.
  • St. Peter's Basilica entrance ticket
  • Italian breakfast (cappuccino and croissant)
  • The Sunday Angelus
  • Saint Peter’s Square
  • 1661 and the Vatican Grottoes where the Popes are buried

What to expect

  1. St. Peter's Square
    1h
    The Pope imparts the blessing. He may use—with or without the introductory liturgical greeting *Dominus vobiscum*—the pontifical blessing formula that any other bishop may employ. At 12:00 PM the Pope appears at the window of his apartment and, after a brief address, imparts the blessing to those present.
  2. St. Peter's Basilica
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Inside the church, you can admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s *Pietà*; let every detail amaze you.
    **Even with a "skip-the-line" ticket for St. Peter's Basilica, all visitors must undergo mandatory security checks, which may involve a short wait.
    The famous and magnificent St. Peter's Basilica stands within Vatican City. With its imposing dome, it is considered the largest church in the world. Ascending the 120-meter-high dome, you will be enchanted by the view over the rooftops of Rome.
    However, our priority access allows you to save a great deal of time. While standard entry lines can take up to 3 hours during peak periods, our service reduces the wait to approximately 30 minutes (ALL CUSTOMERS MUST PASS THROUGH SECURITY CHECKS).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

V. di Porta Angelica, 9, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Look for "Discovery Live Tours" our coordinator will be there waiting for you .
V. di Porta Angelica, 09, in the frant BANK SAN PAOLO ,next to the vatican wall.

End point

once the tour end if you like can go to visit the dome (tickets are not including )

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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