Now taking bookings for Papal Audience on Feb 26, 2020

We are now taking bookings for all dates in 2020 including the next audience on Feb 26, 2020

For those who plan ahead for peace of mind, please book directly from our web site at :

https://www.vaticantoursonline.com/index.php#papal-audience

We reserve some tickets for visitors, who decide to book at the last moment. For last-minute availability please go to https://www.vaticancitytoursandtickets.com/booking-step1.php?id=264

Tickets booked on Tuesday before 6 PM will be delivered the same evening to your address in Rome.

Tickets booked on Tuesday after 6 PM will be ready for pick up on Wednesday starting 0700 am from our office located by the entrance to the Vatican Museums

Pictures from the last General Audience with Pope Francis General Audience on February12

We would like to share with you some pictures from the General Audience held in Audience Hall in the Vatican on February 19

2020 Calendar of Papal General Audiences in Vatican City on Wednesdays

The General Audience is held (nearly) every Wednesday at 0930 am when Pope Francis is in Rome. Check here for the schedule, location and start time; and also to make sure Pope Francis is in the Vatican when you visit.

Wednesday General Audiences in 2020

January-December

   

Remaining audiences in 2020

February: 19, 26

March: 4, 11, 18,  25

April: 1,  8, 15, 22, 29,  

May: 6, 13, 20,  27, 

June: 3, 10, 17, 24

July: 1 ( no audiences on 8, 15, 22, 29 )

August: 19,  26

September: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

October: 7,  14,  21,  28

November:  4, 11, 18, 25

December:  6, 13, 20

You may prebook your tickets here: Book Tickets

You may prebook your tickets and transportation to the event here: Book Tickets

How to visit Vatican during Easter Week of 2020 ?

Check the scheduled Vatican Easter Week celebrations and opening times of St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Find out how to avoid the lines during a self-guided or guided visit of the Vatican City.

Palm Sunday, April 5

celebrations:  

Sunday Palm Mass with Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square at 10.00 am - tickets not needed

Pope Francis Blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at 12.00 ( noon ) - tickets not needed

visiting Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - closed all-day

visiting St. Peter's Basilica - from 0100 pm to 0600 pm expected waiting time 2-3 hours 

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 0100 pm and 0300 pm - 

AVAILABLE > Book Here

Monday, April 6

celebrations: no scheduled celebrations

visiting Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - open,  expected waiting time over 3 hours 

group guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - sold out

a private guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel starting at 0130 pm - 

AVAILABLE > Book Here

self-guided visit of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - limited availability for entry between 

0100 pm and 0300 pm - AVAILABLE > Book Here

visiting St. Peter's Basilica - from 0800 pm to 0600 pm expected waiting time 2-3 hours 

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 09.00 am and 0500 pm - 

AVAILABLE >  Book Here

Tuesday, April 7

celebrations: no scheduled celebrations

visiting Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - open,  expected waiting time over 3 hours 

small group guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel starting at 0830 am -
AVAILABLE > Book Here

a private guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel AM or PM  - 
AVAILABLE > Book Here

self-guided visit of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - limited availability for entry between 

0100 pm and 0300 pm -
AVAILABLE > Book Here

visiting St. Peter's Basilica - from 0800 pm to 0600 pm expected waiting time 2-3 hours 

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 09.00 am and 0500 pm -
AVAILABLE > Book Here

Wednesday, April 8

celebrations: General Audience with Pope Francis at 0930 am at St. Peter's Square - tickets needed

for service of tickets booking and delivery to your Rome address with optional one-way transportation and assistance on-site
AVAILABLE > Book Here

visiting Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - open,  expected waiting time over 3 hours 

group guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - sold out

a private guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel starting at 0130 pm - 

AVAILABLE > Book Here

self-guided visit of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - limited availability for entry between 

0100 pm and 0300 pm - 

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 0100 pm and 0500 pm - 

AVAILABLE > Book Here

visiting St. Peter's Basilica - from 0800 pm to 0600 pm expected waiting time 2-3 hours 

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 01.00 pm and 0300 pm - AVAILABLE > Book Here

Thursday, April 9

-celebrations: Chrism Mass with Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica - tickets not available

-visiting Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - open,  expected waiting time over 3 hours 

small group guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - not available

a private guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel AM or PM  - 
AVAILABLE > Book Here

self-guided visit of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - limited availability for entry between 

0100 pm and 0300 pm -
AVAILABLE > Book Here

-visiting St. Peter's Basilica - open for visits from 0100pm to 0600 pm expected waiting time 2-3 hours 

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 01.00 pm and 0500 pm -

AVAILABLE > Book Here

Good Friday, April 10

-celebrations:

Celebration of Passion of Christ with Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica 0515 pm  - tickets not available

Via Crucis Colosseum - tickets not requested

-visiting Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - open,  expected waiting time over 3 hours 

small group guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel ( before the Vatican opens to the general public )   at 08.30 am
AVAILABLE > Book Here

a private guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel AM or PM  - 
AVAILABLE > Book Here

self-guided visit of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - limited availability for entry between 

1100 am and 0300 pm -
AVAILABLE > Book Here

-visiting St. Peter's Basilica - open for visits from 09.00 am to 01.00 pm, expected waiting time 2-3 hours 

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 09.00 pm and 05.00 pm -

AVAILABLE > Book Here

Saturday, April 11

celebrations: no scheduled celebrations

visiting Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - open,  expected waiting time over 3 hours 

small group guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel starting at 0830 am -
AVAILABLE > Book Here

a private guided tour of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel AM or PM  - 
AVAILABLE > Book Here

self-guided visit of Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - limited availability for entry between 

0100 pm and 0300 pm -
AVAILABLE > Book Here

visiting St. Peter's Basilica - from 0800 pm to 0600 pm expected waiting time 2-3 hours 

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 09.00 am and 0500 pm -
AVAILABLE > Book Here

Easter Sunday, April 12 

celebrations:  

Easter Sunday Mass with Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square at 10.00 am - tickets not needed

Pope Francis Blessing from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at 12.00 ( noon ) - tickets not needed

visiting Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - closed all-day

visiting St. Peter's Basilica - from 0100 pm to 0600 pm expected waiting time over 3 hours hours

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 0100 pm and 0500 pm - 

AVAILABLE > Book Here

Easter Monday, April 13

celebrations:  

Preyer with Pope Francis and Papal Blessing from the window of Papal Palace, St. Peter's Square at 12.00 ( noon ) - tickets not needed

visiting Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - closed all-day

visiting St. Peter's Basilica - from 0100 pm to 0600 pm expected waiting time over 3 hours hours

skip the line entry to St. Peter's Basilica: entry between 0100 pm and 0500 pm - 

AVAILABLE > Book Here