Papal Audience Experience with Pope Leo XIV
Overview
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
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Papal Audience
Options
Papal Audience German Language
Papal audience Spanish tour
PAPAL AUDIENCE PORTOGHESE TOUR
Duration: 3 hours
Papal Audience English Group
Reviews
219 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
an Absolute MUST
Andrew C,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you want to see the Pope, than I promise you that this is a MUST. You may think to yourself, why would I book and pay for something that I can do for free? The answer is easy, you don't know what you're doing. We were blessed to be guided by Rosanna. Absolutely blessed. From the moment we met Rosanna, she was funny, intelligent, and began giving us a history lesson from the meeting point all the way to St. Peter's. She is filled with knowledge, and her love for Rome shines bright and is evident with every word. Once we arrived in St Peter's, it was chaotic, but Rosanna kept us together, and got us to where we needed to go. Once we made it into St. Peter's, some people for whatever reason decided to do their own thing and left the tour. This was a HUGE mistake. Rosanna advised everyone in the group of where to sit, where to stand, and told us how we could see the Pope up close. For those of us who stayed with her, we gained an even deeper understanding of the Church, the Pope, and other wonderful things about Rome. Just like Rosanna told us, the Pope drove right by us, stopped right in front of us, and blessed us. It was truly amazing. One of the biggest dissapointments that we experienced was knowing that we didn't have Rosanna booked for the rest of our trip. I promise you that if we had, I would have booked her everyday for everytrip we wanted to take. The Papal audience is truly worth it. Thank you again Rosanna, you're amazing!
Papal audience experience
Mary E,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mex 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.
From the meeting point...
Nancy G,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00From 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!
Highlight of our Roman experience
Gina M,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One 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.
Up early but worth it
Janet T,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00You 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.
Memorable Papal Audience experience!
Jennine M,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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!
Literally feet from the Vicar of Christ!!!!!
JARED P,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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.
Excellent guide. Detailed...
Martha B,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide. Detailed knowledge of history of Vatican. Very friendly. I would recommend this tour to others.
Great experience, highly...
Robert H,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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.
Papal experience
Yadira M,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great to experience to see Pope Leo up and close. He gave a short speech for peace and blessed those in attendance and their families.
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