Guided Tours

Papal Audience Viewing Experience

Name: Papal Audience Viewing Experience
Start: 2025-04-02T07:30:00
End: 2025-04-02T10:30:00
Location: Rome

Pope Francis addressing crowd at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City during Jubilee Festivities.

Tourists viewing artifacts and artworks in the Vatican Jubilee Collection, Rome, Italy.

Papal audience in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, with visitors gathered for the viewing experience.

Tourists inside St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, admiring the grand architecture on a guided tour.

Enjoy a unique opportunity to be a part of the audience with the Pope at Vatican City.

Forgo any hurdles to accessing this divine event with assisted entry, and hear pearls of wisdom from the Pope himself.

Hum along to weekly prayers amidst a united congregation with guaranteed invitations to the free Papal audience.

Discover how Michelangelo brought marble to life with Pieta! Choose to explore St. Peter's Basilica with a guide.

Or uncover the history of the papacy along with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.

Did you know? St. Peter's Square was designed such that the Basilica stays the focal point. Look closely, every line leads to it!

Invitation to the Vatican Papal Audience & guaranteed seating

Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica or the Papal Audience (as per option selected)

Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Guests from United States, Colombia, United Kingdom and over 31 countries have loved this experience
Alejandra
5/5
Jan, 2025
Highly recommended! We booked online from Mexico and had a great experience. The guide in Spanish made us vibrate with her way of telling the story. The only thing I would suggest is to put a little flag or some sign at the meeting point because when you arrive there are so many people that it is a little confusing with other tours.
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Khristine
5/5
Oct, 2024
I available of the Papal audience your which was a rather basic service that works really well for those looking for convenience. I was traveling along with my 74-yr old mother that had mobility challenges, hence the reason I booked this tour. While not particularly for seniors and reduced mobility, our your guide has been very helpful and friendly and made it possible for my mom to follow the rest of the group with no hassle. I'm very happy to meet my mom see the Pope even if I booked this only a day before our tour. Never hesitate to ask the guide any questions to make the most out of your experience!
Capucina
5/5
Jul, 2024
Overall, it was a positive experience. We arrived on time and quickly obtained our tickets before being escorted into Vatican City. Tips: - Upon entering the gates, you will be directed to a shop. I suggest shopping at the official Vatican store where items are blessed by Vatican priests and prices are more reasonable. - Secure a seat near the front and then move quickly to the back where the Pope's motorcade will pass closely. Stand as close to the wall as possible. After the Pope passes, return to your seat near the front center.
Dorianne
5/5
Sep, 2024
Seeing the pope so close and the experience
Vanessa
4/5
May, 2024
We enjoyed attending the audience and the guide in the basilica was also very knowledgeable .
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A communion of souls

Take part in an age-old tradition in Rome; gathering to see the Pope every week. The Papal audience is usually held either inside St. Peter’s Square, at St. Peter’s Basilica, or the Audience Hall. This depends on seasonal conditions and the size of the audience. However, if you’re visiting in the summer then the audience is generally held at the square.

Choices, choices

Your guide will tell you when and where to meet before the Papal audience begins, easing your navigation through the crowd. You could even upgrade to your choice between English and Spanish guidance before and during the mass. Else, you can opt for the guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and follow an expert to discover the secret symbols hidden in the world's largest church.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.

Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The right semicircle of Saint Peter’s Square is equipped with ramp access into the Basilica. For any special requirements, contact accoglienza@fsp.va in advance.

Sign language guided tours are available at the Basilica. This service must be booked at least 48 hours in advance at the following email address: visiteguidate@fsp.va.

Additional information

Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to an hour!

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.