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Papal Audience experience with Pope Francis including tickets
Excursions & day trips

Papal Audience experience with Pope Francis including tickets

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 34 reviews
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$42.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 4 hours
Do this because
  • 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

Every Wednesday, people from all over the world gather to see Pope Francis in Rome. This time is reserved for visitors to listen to the Pope and to receive his apostolic blessing in St. Peter’s Square or Paul VI’s Hall. With limited spots available, it is difficult to see the Pope up close and navigating through the crowd can be overwhelming and stressful. This tour aims to provide you with a visit that gets you as close as possible and is stress-free!

You'll have early access to St. Peter’s Square or Paul IV’s Hall to get the best seat possible. Your guide will stay with you until the Pope begins his address. Then, expert staff will take over and manage the rest, so you can sit back and enjoy.

This tour unveils the fascinating history of the Papacy and the artists that contributed to the marvel of Vatican City. You'll be able to hear your expert guide clearly with the headsets as you are directed through St. Peter’s Square or Paul VI’s Hall (Sala di Paolo VI). Once inside, your guide will explain the origin of the Papacy from the first Christians through Constantine’s era and up to the modern wonder of the Holy See. Then your guide will give you a detailed explanation of the events of the Papal Audience, and prepare you for the gathering with the Pope.

Experience the awe and wonder of what happens at the Papal Audience as Cardinals preach.

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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

    Traveled 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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