Papal audience Wednesday Reservation tickets Prefettura Pontificia Fax 06 6988 5863 (at least 2-3 days in advance). Collect free tickets Tues 3-7pm, Wed 7-10am c/o Aula Paolo VI, Petriano Gate-piazza S. Uffizio
To visit the Basilica, it is recommended to line up for security control between 7-9 am or 4-7pm. Masses: 9,10,11,12am; 5pm
To visit S. Pellegrino church c/o Ufficio fotografico: contact Swiss Guards at S. Anna gate
To visit the excavations with tomb of saint Peter, apply to Reservations Excavations at least 1 to 3 months in advance
To visit the Teutonic cemetery (ground given to Charlemagne by Pope Leon III) ask permission to pass to the Swiss Guards
To visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
3-4 million visitors every year !! Entry 8.30am to 4:00pm (better around noon-1:00 pm or Wed am)
Ticket to enter skipping the line-up