Why choose this Rome tour ?
Attend the weekly address of the pope with this papal audience ticket. In Vatican City, your guide will lead you through the mass of people to a prime location, where you’ll watch the pope address the crowd, and hear about the historical tradition of the papal audience. With a personal audio headset, you’ll be sure to hear everything the guide says above the noise of the crowd. While the weekly audience with the pope draws very large numbers, this ticket provides guided commentary in a group limited to 20 people.
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What makes Papal Audience Tickets and Presentation with an Expert Guide a unique experience ?
After meeting your guide near St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, put on your provided headset to start your papal audience experience. While the address is a Catholic custom, the event draws people of all beliefs from around the world each week.
Following your guide, navigate the crowd to reach your seat, where you’ll have views of the pope when he arrives. While you wait, learn a bit about the history of the papacy in Rome and hear about Renaissance artists like Michelangelo who left such a beautiful mark on the Vatican. With your audio headset, you don’t have to worry about not being able to hear your guide over the throngs of people.
As the address starts, listen to the cardinals leading pilgrims in prayer, and watch the pope deliver his blessings for the week. The service includes hymns, prayers and a homily. When the address is over, you’ll be ready to explore St Peter’s Square on your own.
Although Papal Audience tickets are free, organizing your own can be a difficult process. We cut out the hassle by reserving your invitation for you, picking it up and bringing it to the meeting point. Then we lead you inside with plenty of time to secure a good place to see the Pope as he makes his way to the stage.
Due to the tremendous popularity of Pope Francis, record numbers of people attend the weekly Papal Audience. Book early to make sure you do not miss this incredible event.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that papal audience tickets are free but can be difficult to organize. With our service you can cut out the hassle and collect your pre-booked ticket from your guide when you arrive!
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours as well as pushchairs or strollers.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Papal Audience Tickets and Presentation with an Expert Guide Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Escorted visit and presentation
- Ticket reservation service and ticket pick-up (Tickets are free of charge)
- English/Spanish-speaking guide (depending on option selected)
- Groups of 20 people or less
Not Included
- Optional gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Seating not guaranteed
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by City Wonders Ltd.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 1591 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• It is the individual responsibility of all visitors to arrive at the tour meeting points 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time and present their tour voucher to the tour coordinator/guide.
• Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue uniforms at the meeting point for easy recognition.
• This tour includes free Papal Audience tickets. In addition to reserving and picking up these tickets for you, we 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.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours.
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours.
• Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue.
• Large purses, bags, and backpacks are not allowed.
• A special dress code is required to attend the Papal Audience. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
• Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!
• Please note: City Wonders will ask for your home address, as Vatican City require this information to be submitted before your visit. The Papal Audience is a popular event in Rome, and occasionally seating is limited. Your guide will do everything possible to allocate your seat, but on rare occasions, this may not be possible.
