Private Tour
Papal Audience in Rome Private Tour with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults;
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
Security checks (like airport) is obligatory for everyone entering Vatican City;
Service available only on Wednesday when the Holy Father is in Vatican City.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal
Pick-up with luxury transportation and private chauffer;
Papal Audience tickets (free of charge)
Transfer back to your hotel after the audience
Gratuities (Optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Citta del Vaticano
Please note that availability is only on Wednesday when Pope is in the Vatican City.
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Papal Audience in Rome Private Tour with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Pickup included
Reviews
79 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best organized, best exchange of information, best tour
Thomas T,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Andrea, was on time and met every need, answering every question, and was good to our family and those around us. In a crowd of 20,000 he made it easy and tour seamless. It was everything we expected and more. We would recommend others do tours with him and we would come back as well to see the leader of the Catholic Church or any other location or event.
Book this tour!
Freedom53337107734,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the absolute best! Camilla reached out to me via email as soon as I booked the tour. She then reached out closer to the tour day. Our guide was Francesco he was amazing. He took care of us from start to finish. He made sure we knew what was going on at all times. Our seats during the papal blessing couldn’t have been better. The Pope came by us twice! That’s right I said twice! We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. Francesco gave us memories that will last a lifetime! After the papal blessing he took us to a gift shop where all the items are blessed by the pope! He has a great personality and fully knows the history of Rome! There is nothing he could have done better!
Front row seats to see the Pope!
eddienS2991UJ,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simona was absolutely amazing! She took great care of us and explained how everything worked. The seats were perfect. The pope passed right in front of us and stopped to let everyone take pictures. After it was over she made sure we had transportation to our next destination. I would highly recommend her.
Once-in-a-lifetime experience with the Pope!
danniebo,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We can't thank Camilla and her entire team at Rome Italy Explora enough for our once-in-a-lifetime trip to Italy! From the time I did research until after our tour was complete, the company went above and beyond to make sure every need/question was answered. The morning of, we met our tour guide Maria in the lobby of our hotel. To our surprise, Camilla had remembered by in-laws were Spanish speakers and made sure our tour guide spoke Spanish! :) Maria was truly an expert. She knew the right places to sit, and was so sweet taking videos and pictures of us. From the moment we met Maria we knew we were in great hands! My mother-in-law can't stop talking about how memorable this papal audience experience was for her. If it weren't for Maria, we would have been totally lost on where to line up/where to sit. Thank you Rome Italy Explora for making the papal audience something we will be talking about for years to come. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to ensure close seats to the Pope!
AMAZING
G383EQalessandrab,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything had to be perfect and it was perfect in every detail; seeing my parents and everyone full of joy for this experience was a great gift. Thanks to Sabrina, fantastic guide, attentive and professional: she was able to convey enthusiasm and share with us our joy!
Best moment in Rome ever! Truly a magical experience
Joel R,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I’m not too sure who to thank here. I would like to thank Viator for even offering this once in a life time experience, but the true queen was Francisca. She made us power through the long queues and we had front row seats to the experience. My parents are Roman Catholics and I think they will forever be grateful to Gloria and Francisca for this beautiful and life changing experience. It is costly, but worth every penny!
Amazing - a must do experience!
Kristina H,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience isn’t for the faint - but it was incredible. Francesco was so great and we felt like he was an expert. It was a very early morning with a lot of waiting in line, but so worth it to be within a few feet of Pope Leo - and I mean feet! We had a couple in our group that were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and Francesco got a great video and photos of Pope Leo recognizing them for their accomplishment. How blessed is that? We cannot say enough about this experience and about Francesco.
Papal audience
GREGORY O,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything the promised was delivered. Francesco was great. Kept the group organized, we felt safe at all times and helped get a marvelous experience seeing the pope.
Great! 10/10
Jillian D,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. The guide takes complete care of you. Be ready for a crowd but with this tour it’s the only way to go.
Papal Audience - wonderful !
brianfN1109RJ,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Francesco was an exceptional guide and we felt very fortunate to benefit from his experience and knowledge. He was prompt, courteous and worked very hard to deliver us the best experience possible. The Papal Blessing was made extra special thanks to Francesco. My wife and I hope everyone is lucky enough to have him as your guide. If we could give 6 stars we would!
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