Papal Audience with Pope Francis: Vatican City Immersion with World Audience

Join Pope Francis for a Papal Audience in Vatican City. Experience an emotional and intense moment with people from around the world. Limited availability, book now!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - Let us book your entrance and guide you to Pope Francis’ Public Audience. You’ll have just to get involved in this intense spiritual experience, without any stress in planning your day.

To live a very immersive experience in Catholic traditions, see Pope Francis himself and learn the unique history of the Vatican City, be part of our tour to Wednesday Papal Audience. The Audience represents a very intense point of contact between the Pope and the faithful coming from the four corners of the world.

Pope Francis and the Cardinals will pass through the crowd reaching their stage, greet and bless people in different languages, with hymns and homilies. To get your reserved pre-booked tickets with no stress and gain the sits available closest to the Pope, be supported by an expert local guide and an audio device, and be perfectly on time in this busy and requested great event, we recommend choosing this tour.

The Audience may be celebrated in the majestic venue of St. Peter’s Square or in the dedicated Nervi Hall, according to Vatican schedule. If in St. Peter’s Square, you will also walk with us close to the monumental Castel Sant’Angelo and along Via della Conciliazione, in order to reach St. Peter’s in the background and pass the security check-points to the Vatican City.

Our guide will tell you the story and the secrets of the Vatican, suggest where to sit and make your arrival works smoothly despite crowds. Then, at the end of the Audience (about 11:30/11:45 am), you will meet our guide again in Via della Conciliazione 48, to get refreshed with a complimentary bottle of water and to return the audio device.

Remember that Papal Audience tickets are free but very much in demand and that making your own arrival at this event could be very hard. So, book them with us in advance to be sure to take part in this once-in-a-life moment.

  • St. Peter’s Square - Piazza San Pietro
What's Included
  • Public Audience of the Holy Father
  • Headsets
  • Professional Guide
  • Assistant coordinator of the event
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in a deeply moving experience by joining Pope Francis for his papal audience in Vatican City. This opportunity is not one to be missed.

You will share this profound and contemplative moment with individuals from globally diverse backgrounds. Depending on the mandate of the Holy See, the papal audience may be held amidst the majestic ambiance of Piazza San Pietro, or inside the stunning Nervi Hall, adorned with a large wooden sculpture.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Accommodation in St. Peter’s Square is not guaranteed: seats cannot be booked.
  • Admission tickets to the Papal Audience are free but we’d like to highlight that it’s mandatory to reserve tickets at least two months in advance. With our tours you don’t need the reservation: the price includes a booking service to the public audience and a professional guide. Accommodation in St. Peter’s Square is not guaranteed, as seats cannot be booked
  • In case of missing audio devices, an additional charge of 80,00€ net to us will be applied for each missing device
  • The meeting point is at Piazza del Risorgimento, just at the center of the square at the Bar L’Ottagono - Look for our Staff with our pink logo I Love Rome
  • Tour ends after approximately 5 hours in Via della Conciliazione, 48
  • Please note that the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica are active places of worship. Therefore, some areas may be subject to sudden closures without prior notice. We will not be held responsible for such closures.
Location
Piazza del Risorgimento
07:15 am Piazza del Risorgimento just at the center of the square at the bar l'Ottagono-look for our staff with our pink logo I love Rome.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dagmar_l
Aug 8, 2024
Once in a lifetime - It was an amazing experience! When in Italy, one should definitely visit the Vatican and see the Pope.
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Kathy_m
Aug 8, 2024
Great tour - Marco was amazing. So knowledgeable and personable. An excellent and delightful guide. Highly recommend this tour.
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Maria
Aug 6, 2024
It's very beautiful the experience but don't let them steal it's FREE - It’s a wonderful experience but please DON’T FALL INTO THE TRAP OF PAYING IT’S FREE to pay an agency it’s a STEAL they enter you by lining up everyone, waiting for the Guide delays your entry. Better get in early. Line up without any Guide. Save that money for lunch and other activities. The audience with the Pope on Wednesdays is completely Free.
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Ripudaman_r
Jun 30, 2024
Great experience - It was a great experience. The guide was amazing. He found the best place for us to line and sit. We were so lucky to see the pope twice passing in front of us while blessing us. He was just an arm away.
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Mcgonzali
Jun 27, 2024
Good accompaniment - Highly recommended if you do not want to get lost in the different offices, queues, etc. as they accompany you to the best place to see the Pope up close when he passes in his uncovered car as well as follow the whole celebration.
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Riza_e
Jun 23, 2024
Up close and personal with the Pope! - Our guide, Alessandro, knew just where to position us. I feel so blessed to see Pope Francis up close...definitely a highlight of my trip. Totally worth it!!!
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Anne_p
Jun 16, 2024
Palpal audience - Our guide Valentina was great, and got us very close as the pope was cruising through the crowds. She also made great recommendations on where to sit following that insured interesting information as we were in line waiting. The only thing that would’ve made us to this tour better was skipping the line, which was long. However, this tour was definitely worth it as I could not imagine getting as close as we did if we were on our own.
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Peter_e
Jun 15, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - This is a once in a lifetime experience. You can’t put into words the feeling you have regardless of your faith. Our tour guide was extremely informative and guiding us to where we would have the best advantage to see the Pope as he rode around St Peters Square.. We can not thank her enough for all she did during our time with here. I’m sorry I can’t remember her name but she was great. Don’t let her youthful appearance fool you as she was above and beyond.
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Butlerj9737
Jun 14, 2024
Great experience! - Valentina did a great job explaining all and getting us to the right spot with all the crowds. We enjoyed listening to her talk about all things Vatican. Great job!
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Jone_g
Jun 13, 2024
If your Catholic, save your money and do it on your own - No, don't book this. If you are Catholic they will not tell you anything you don't know already. AND you will get there early, pass through security easier and get in position to actually see the Pope. We walked almost and your before even getting in line, then had to wait while some of the group went to the bathroom door we did not get anywhere near where we'd have seen the pope, then we had to sit way in the back where you could even see the Pope whilst he does. This is the biggest rip off EVER. Completely worthless.
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