Papal Audience: See the Pope at the Vatican

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a Papal Audience with the Pope at the Vatican. Book in advance for prime seating and enjoy a personalized tour with expert guides.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vatican City - Please note that availability is only on Wednesday when Pope is in the Vatican City.
What's Included
  • Private English-speaking tour escort available
  • Luxury transportation with private chauffeur for pick-up
  • Complimentary Papal Audience tickets
What's Not Included
  • Transfer back to your hotel after the audience
  • Gratuities (Optional)
Additional Information

Experience an audience with the Pope in Vatican City! Admission is complimentary, albeit challenging to secure, so early reservation is crucial. It’s recommended to reserve in advance to prevent wasting time attempting to acquire tickets during your holiday in Rome, also known as the Eternal City. We’ll procure and collect your free tickets, and then…

Location
Vatican City
Piazza San Pietro,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mary_s
Jun 18, 2025
Wonderful experience from start to finish! - It was me, my husband, and our two kids (ages 17 and 10). Our driver, Florian, arrived right on time with our guide, Gloria. Gloria was incredibly kind, organized, and knew exactly how to navigate everything. She spoke several languages and helped bridge conversations between groups, including a lovely church group from Chile who only spoke Spanish. It really added to the feeling of a shared experience across cultures- smiles, high-fives, and friendly connections all around and truly a learning experience on multiple fronts for our kids. When security said we had to leave a large corksicle water bottle behind that we’ve been relying on, Gloria knew exactly where to leave it, and promised us it would be fine and we could come back for it with no issue. And sure enough—it was there when we came back. We had seats right up front, and great sorts for video and pictures. Gloria and Florian also helped us with luggage and pickup logistics, which we really appreciated. We loved this experience for so many reasons—great people, seamless planning, and a true sense of connection. And of course, the amazing opportunity to see the Pope up close! Tips: • Bring small water bottles and bags (it gets hot and crowded). • Pack light and dress for the weather. • Bring snacks or breakfast—it’s an early start. • Don’t forget a backup phone battery. • Most importantly, bring a good attitude and enjoy the ride!
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Adolfo
Dec 10, 2024
An extraordinary experience that if you visit Rome and the Vatican you cannot miss. - In our case it was an experience where we feel very well accompanied by the agency since they know very well the dynamics of the audiences and are watching you and that you enjoy the event to the maximum. In my particular case, our guide Gloria had first-rate care, extremely kind to us and taking care of my parents at all times. I highly recommend Gloria and the Agency!!
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293ednah
Nov 14, 2024
Unforgettable experience! - What an unforgettable experience! Francesco was great to work with, answering questions beforehand and arranging everything to keep it hassle free for us. The tour company provided private transport for our family and wheelchair assistance for our mother. When our group had to split up, Francesco maintained communications throughout and even sent pictures so we knew where the others were located. Wonderful customer service. Our seats were incredible! The pope went right in front of us. Highly recommend
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Valerielh7400ei
Oct 19, 2024
Great experience. 100% recommended - I would recommend 100% this tour. It was a unique experience without all the hassle. The seats were well located. The company was so easy to work with, the communication was great and the service they provided was convenient. They do everything for you! I would definitely do it again with them. If you have little kids, bring something to entertain them while they wait but the rest was a magnificent experience. Great job they did with me and my family.
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Robert_v
Sep 26, 2024
Simply Amazing Pope tour - Francesco picked us up in a luxury sedan . We met up with Gloria , she was saving us a spot in line at the Vatican . Gloria also went ahead of us and secured front row seats to see the Pope!! Francesco took some great pictures of us and the Pope. Francesco and Gloria stayed with us the entire time. It was a once in a lifetime experience.!! They were absolutely incredible and gave us commentary while we waited for the Pope to arrive. I 100% recommend this tour , it was the highlight of our trip to Rome !!
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Anthony_m
Jul 5, 2024
Once in a Lifetime Experience - Francesco was incredible!! Could not have asked for a better experience! He was able to secure front row seats to see the Pope for 4 people and we were so grateful for him and Maria! You start the day getting picked up in a large Mercedes van, followed by driving straight to the Vatican. We only waited about 20 mins in line and Francesco ran ahead to secure front row seats. It was a magnificent day filled with many good memories and I can’t recommend this tour enough! The price is well worth it. We traveled all throughout Italy and we did about 7 different tours, but this tour was by far the highlight of the trip and Francesco was amazing! If you’re thinking about the price don’t. It’s a once in a lifetime experience and this tour, the employees, and the company are all incredible!
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Cac_d
Jun 15, 2024
Francesco and Gloria are amazing! - The tour guides Gloria and Francesco did a great job of the tour. They’re knowledgeable and experienced. Overall, we’re happy and gracious with their professionalism.
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Daryl_o
Apr 27, 2024
Great audience. Just a little expensive. - Giuliana found us very good seats at the very front of the audience. Very good. Only downside its a little expensive.
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Caren_j
Oct 10, 2024
Great experience - Service excellent from Tour Group. Prompt responsive communication. Did get the front row seat as anticipated but could still see ok.
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Mary_d
Oct 20, 2024
Vatican Mass attendence experience - It was definitely on my list to attend mass if I was in Rome on a Wednesday. The tickets are free to attend this to the public however our guide did get us up to the 2nd row where we took great photos but I feel what we paid was too much. They did pick you up, attended mass and then we were on our own to get back to our hotel. Just overpriced for this compared to other Viator bookings we have used.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).