Papal Audience with Guide and Priority Entry

Going to a Papal Audience with a guide and priority entry takes the guesswork out of a day that is usually crowded. Your guide greets you close to St. Peter's Square, steers you past the confusion of the security checks and brings you to a seat among the better ones on offer.

While you wait for the Pope to arrive, the guide talks you through how the papacy developed, the customs of the Vatican and the meaning of the audience, so the event makes sense when it starts. Then you see the Pope's entrance, hear the prayers and reflections and receive the blessing together with visitors from around the world.

• Dedicated professional guide throughout
• Help from the first minute at the meeting point
• Priority through the security checks
• A guide to take you to your seat
• Background on the audience and the Vatican
• Small group or private, depending on the option

The whole experience lasts about three hours and suits first-time visitors who would rather not deal with queues and seating alone. It covers the audience only: there is no tour of the Vatican monuments, and hotel pickup, food and drinks are not included.