What are the differences between the Digital Audio Guide and the analog Audio Guide?

1. Method of use

The Digital Audio Guide is downloaded directly to your smartphone when booking online access to the Basilica and does not require additional devices apart from personal earphones or headphones for listening.

The analog Audio Guide can be rented directly on site at the Desk in the Parvis, before entering the Basilica.

2. Access to the Basilica

The Digital Audio Guide, included with the online booking service, allows access to the Basilica through a dedicated entrance route.

The analog Audio Guide is a service available exclusively on site and does not include access through dedicated entrance routes.

3. Available languages

The Digital Audio Guide is available in 7 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Chinese.

The analog Audio Guide is available in 11 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Polish.