Papal Audience experience with Pope Leo XIV including tickets
Excursions & day trips

Papal Audience experience with Pope Leo XIV including tickets

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 34 reviews
from
£33.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy a spiritual experience involving thousands of pilgrims from around the world
  • Hear from your guide about the long history about the Popes and the Vatican
  • Experience the awe and wonder of what happens at the Papal Audience
What to expect

Experience the weekly Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square, accompanied by expert local guidance and historical context. Every Wednesday morning, the iconic square fills with people from all over the world who gather to see the Holy Father. Your guide knows how to navigate these bustling mornings to ensure you get a great viewing spot and a full understanding of the event.

The guide will enrich your experience by sharing insights into the centuries-old traditions of the Papacy and the ceremony you are about to witness. As His Holiness Pope Leo XIV greets the crowd and takes the stage, blessings are delivered, hymns are sung, and reflections are shared in multiple languages. With the background provided by your guide, each element of the event takes on a richer significance.

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What's included
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Entrance ticket
  • check Tour guide
Where

Via della Conciliazione, 14c, 00193 Rome RM, Italy

Meeting point:
Please meet in front of Santa Maria in Traspontina. The coordinator will be wearing a blue polo shirt or jacket at the meeting point for easy recognition.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Guests with reduced mobility

Not allowed:

  • No bare shoulders or knees. An appropriate dress code is required to attend the Papal Audience
  • Large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks are prohibited inside the Vatican. Any such items must be checked into the free luggage storage area which may result in your having to leave the tour early to retrieve them at the entrance
  • Pushchairs or strollers

Know in advance:

  • This tour includes free Papal Audience tickets. In addition to reserving and picking up tickets for you, the guide will provide expert insight into the history and traditions of the Papacy and this ceremony, as well as navigate you through the crowds to find the best available seating
  • The maximum group size is 25 people
  • You must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins
  • Depending on the time of year the location of the Papal Audience may vary. During the warmer months from approximately Easter week to the end of September, the Papal Audience is held outdoors at St. Peter’s Square whereas during the colder months, the Audience takes place in the Sala of Paul VI within the Leonine Walls of Vatican City. The decision regarding the location of the Papal Audience is made by Vatican officials the day before the event
  • On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1 pm
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 34 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Ocorreu tudo como programado. A atividade começou pontualmente. Nossa guia muito simpática. A audiência foi emocionante e valeu muito ter contratado e ...

  • Bedusa

    From Germany - November 2023

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Der Treffpunkt war schwierig zu finden bzw. hätte wesentlich leichter beschrieben werden können. Das hätte Stress erspart

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Chile - August 2022

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The provider City Wonders was a scam. The package included "tickets" to enter the Papal Audience, but NO ONE need tickets for this, they don't exist, ...

  • Anonymous

    From Switzerland - September 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Le lieu de rdv a été très clair. La guide a juste été captivante. Elle s’est démenée pour nous trouver les meilleures places et sa connaissance sur le ...

  • Anonymous

    From France - August 2018

    Poor

    Overall rated

    2/5

    Pas de français en traduction de plus l'audience Papale est gratuite donc je me demande pourquoi j'ai payé au final..bien qu'on m'ait propose d'annule ...

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