Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Guaranteed entry to the weekly papal audience a long standing tradition.
Enjoy a prime viewing position
When the event begins you'll be perfectly situated to listen to the Pope's address, hymns prayers and homilies that are traditional part of the papal audience
When the event is over you can explore St. Peter's Square at your leisure
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you’re a guest with a wheelchair please advise not later than 48h before
Please be at the meeting no later than 20 minutes before tour starts. We depart on time. No-shows are non refundable.
Pls note this tour is not wheelchair friendly - contact us, we suggest a Private Tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
St. Peter's Square
Our expert guide will provide insight into the history and traditions of the Papacy before Papel Audience begins. Although Papel Audience tickets are free, we take care of reserving and picking up the tickets for you, making the whole process stress free. We arrive early to ensure you to get a good spot to see the Pope as he circulates to greet the crowd . This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Pope himself.
Papal Audience
Duration: 3 hours
218 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mary E,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
Mex was an excellent guide and we were very close and saw Pope Leo up close. He was very knowledgeable about the Vatican and Rome. We really enjoyed our experience. We definitely recommend Viator and Max as a guide.
Nancy G,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
From the meeting point all the way through until our guide collected our speakers, she was reassuring with what to expect. She was very informative & interactive. She made us feel confident. We loved her enthusiasm & expertise!
Gina M,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
One of the highlights of our trip to Rome! If interested in attending the Papal audience, would highly recommend booking this tour, as opposed to going on your own, as the guide was informative and got us great seats.
Janet T,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
You need to be at the meeting point at 6:45 AM. It is early but the benefit is shorter wait for security snd getting a seat up very close to where Pope Leo will pass by.
Jennine M,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
I would recommend this tour experience for the Papal Audience. Despite having to meet early in the AM, like 6:30am, You are able to purchase a coffee and pastry at the meeting spot. it was organized, informative, and flowed seamlessly from beginning to end. Our seats were in a very good location for viewing the Pope passing by and greeting the audience. We also had a nice view of the Altar location where the Pope speaks. Our guide did not stay the whole time but guided us through the security line quickly and to our seats while providing informative Vatican facts. We were seated by 8:30 and waited till 10 am for the Pope’s mobile greeting. The actual Audience takes about 1 1/2 hours with the Pope presenting a message and then given in different languages. The Audience was outside despite it being December. Just dress warm!
JARED P,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great experience during the Papal Audience with Pope Leo. We got right up front and were literally feet from the Vicar of Christ!!! Once in a lifetime experience. Thank you.
Martha B,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent guide. Detailed knowledge of history of Vatican. Very friendly. I would recommend this tour to others.
Robert H,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great experience, highly recommend. Laura was awesome. She brought us right into the best seats in the square. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful whenever needed. Seeing the Pope and hearing his words was a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Yadira M,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great to experience to see Pope Leo up and close. He gave a short speech for peace and blessed those in attendance and their families.
Linda T,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
Our guide got us so close and we used a different entrance than all the people that picked up their free ticket at the brass doors. My sister and her family waited so much longer to enter and we got there at the same time. Because of our excellent location, my granddaughter was blessed by Pope Leo. A once in a lifetime experience. Veronica was fantastic!
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