Rome Papal Blessing and St. Peter’s Basilica Entry 3 hr

Spend Sunday morning in Rome as St. Peter’s Square fills with anticipation for the Angelus and the Holy Father’s Apostolic Blessing. This 180-minute Rome Papal Blessing and St. Peter’s Basilica Entry experience pairs a guided visit with a taste of Italian breakfast: cappuccino and a croissant.

Meet your coordinator near the Vatican wall, then gather in the square, designed by Bernini in 1661, for the Sunday Angelus. Headphones help you follow the guide during the audience and Basilica visit. With your entrance ticket, step inside St. Peter’s Basilica to see its remarkable art, including Michelangelo’s Pietà. Continue to the Vatican Grottoes, the burial place of popes, and view the remains of Pope John XXIII, displayed for the veneration of the faithful, along with magnificent mosaics by great artists.

Wheelchair-accessible arrangements are noted, though travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness; the experience is not recommended for those with spinal injuries. Join this Rome Papal Blessing and St. Peter’s Basilica Entry tour for a memorable Sunday among the Vatican’s most revered landmarks.