Papal Audience in Rome Private Tour with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Description
Attend a Papal Audience with the Pope at the Vatican! Tickets are free but they are extremely hard to find, so booking in advance is essential. It is advisable to book ahead, therefore ensuring you won’t waste any time trying to obtain tickets while you’re on vacation in the Eternal City. We’ll reserve and pick up your free tickets, then make your way through the crowd to secure the best available seats. Depending on the season, the weather conditions and the number of devotees visiting that day, the audience can take place in the Audience Hall or St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican, is a must-see on any visit to Rome, but now we’re providing the opportunity to see the Pope in person. On this tour, you’ll have an expert, speaking tour. We know exactly where to sit, as the Pope has to pass by you when he enters! The Holy Father will give a special greeting and with the help of his Cardinals, he will perform blessings in many languages, sing hymns and give homilies.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Please note that availability is only on Wednesday when Pope is in the Vatican City.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up at 6:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a package service. Tickets are not available apart from the service;
- Wheelchair available on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance; is required. Additional price € 50,00.
- Security checks (like airport) is obligatory for everyone entering Vatican City;
- Service available only on Wednesday when the Holy Father is in Vatican City.
Reviews(97)
Our guide Sara was great! It can be overwhelming going to a Papal Audience specially if you don’t know what to expect, Sara made the entire experience easy and fun
Thank you so much for these words! Sara will be proud to read this review! Thank you! -Francesco
We visited Rome for eight days and without question, our Papal Audience with Alessandro was the highlight of the entire trip. From the moment we arrived, Alessandro was attentive, warm, and effortlessly easy to be around. He has a gift for making you feel completely taken care of without ever feeling rushed or overwhelmed. He made what could have been an intimidating experience feel intimate and deeply meaningful. After the audience, he took us around and shared recommendations that only a true local would know — the kind of insider knowledge that transforms a good trip into an unforgettable one. We will carry this experience with us forever. Thank you Alessandro!
Thank you so much for having taken your time to write this review, we really appreciate it, we're hoping to see you again soon here in Italy!
Who can say they were in the front row during a Papel pray session with Pope Leo and 10,000 of his closest friends? Thanks to Francesco and a few other guides he works with, we can now say we have been. Like another tour we took with Francesco, it required a 6AM departure from the hotel. This is over three hours before the prayer session but completely necessary to get a decent seat. When we arrived at the Vatican, what could have been a very confusing and frustrating experience wasn’t due to some experienced and professional guides. They guided us where to stand, and when those lines moved for no apparent reason, shifting 100’s of people, they made sure we didn’t lose our prime spot in line. Our guides gave us clear guidance on what to do when the multiple security screenings opened up. When we were able to go in, one of the tour team members quickly secured our seats and made sure we were aware of some of the typical (poor) behaviors we might encounter from other Papel visitors. I was surprised that we saw all the behaviors, and when they did happen, our guides very politely engaged with the person. While this may seem like a small thing, it actually made the experience so much less stressful for us and allowed us to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Francesco also served as our photographer, giving us the opportunity to focus on the experience and not be stuck behind our camera. While you could do all of this without a guide, don’t. Having the experience of a seasoned professional made what could have been a chaotic experience extremely stress-free and enjoyable.
The Papal experience means not only a blessing by the Pope but a spiritual experience where you can see the Pope as close as possible…and our team arranged all the strategies for your dreams! Thank you
Who can say they were in the front row during a Papel pray session with Pope Leo and 10,000 of his closest friends? Thanks to Francesco and a few other guides he works with, we can now say we have been. Like another tour we took with Francesco, it required a 6AM departure from the hotel. This is over three hours before the prayer session but completely necessary to get a decent seat. When we arrived at the Vatican, what could have been a very confusing and frustrating experience wasn’t due to some experienced and professional guides. They guided us where to stand, and when those lines moved for no apparent reason, shifting 100’s of people, they made sure we didn’t lose our prime spot in line. Our guides gave us clear guidance on what to do when the multiple security screenings opened up. When we were able to go in, one of the tour team members quickly secured our seats and made sure we were aware of some of the typical (poor) behaviors we might encounter from other Papel visitors. I was surprised that we saw all the behaviors, and when they did happen, our guides very politely engaged with the person. While this may seem like a small thing, it actually made the experience so much less stressful for us and allowed us to enjoy the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Francesco also served as our photographer, giving us the opportunity to focus on the experience and not be stuck behind our camera. While you could do all of this without a guide, don’t. Having the experience of a seasoned professional made what could have been a chaotic experience extremely stress-free and enjoyable.
The Papal experience means not only a blessing by the Pope but a spiritual experience where you can see the Pope as close as possible…and our team arranged all the strategies for your dreams! Thank you
It's an earlier start but hassle free. The driver who took us was also willing to return us making transportation worry free. Our guide, Camilla, was extremely helpful and accommodating. Even the pictures she took so we could simply enjoy the drama made me look good. Haha
Thank you for this wonderful review!! We will pass your kind words to Camilla, who will love hearing that her photos turned out great! We hope to see you again in Rome soon!!
Francesco is such a wonderful person, this is our second tour with him in the last couple of year and always provides such a caring experience to us. You won’t be disappointed in booking this tour, this company does a wonderful in taking care of its and the experience of attending the Papal Audience is something you need to have at least once in your life.
Thank you so much for your words. We’re very proud of our team, Camilla, Gloria and Francesco will keep you inside their hearts and Memories! We can’t wait to see you Back in Rome for other experiences! And another time, Feliz Cumpleaño Señora Esperanza! -Francesco
This was absolutely the best experience. Francesco was our guide, he was fantastic, knew exactly where to enter security, totally familiar with routines. We sat in the front row! highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your review and for your words! We hope to see you again here in Rome with us! - Francesco
An excellent person, a friendly treatment and even made us feel like we were family, did not scrimp on attentions, to explain us each time, to give us many impressive details of our visit, really Sara allowed us to live an unforgettable experience. Thank you.
Muchísimas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Nos llena de orgullo saber que Sara Luna logró transmitirles esa pasión que nos define. Gracias por habernos elegido. ¡Esperamos volver a verles pronto en su próximo viaje!
Very rewarding experience, ideal location to allow us to see with our eyes this mythical character. Ghali has been a perfect and caring guide to both children and adults
Merci pour ce superbe commentaire! Nous sommes heureux que Ghali ait su rendre votre expérience inoubliable, tant pour les enfants que pour les adultes. Ce fut un honneur de vous accueillir à Rome. Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt dans la ville èternelle!
A Beatriz was extremely successful in getting my husband and I first row to see “Papa Leo”. She was very attentive to all our needs, I highly recommend, a must do when in Rome. Beatriz conducted the tour in português, per our choice, she was amazing and very knowledged. If you need a português guise she is the one.
Thank you so much for taking your time to write this review, we really appreciate it.
