Enjoy an audience with the Pope and get a once-in-a-lifetime experience with guaranteed reservation. The half-day tour also includes sightseeing of Rome’s major attractions before heading to St. Peter’s Square.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Get an audience with the Pope at the Vatican
- Tour Rome's major attractions by air-conditioned coach
- See the Egyptian Obelisk of Ramses II
- Go past the beautiful Villa Borghese Gardens
- Visit the majestic Piazza del Popolo
- Get glorious views of the Castel Sant'Angelo
Full description
To enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience of an audience with the Pope at the Vatican you need to have an appointment, and priority viewing tickets are limited.
On your way to the Papal audience, you will travel by air-conditioned coach through some of Rome's major sightseeing spots, including the Piazza della Repubblica, the historic Aurelian Walls, the well-known Villa Borghese Gardens, and the northern gate of Rome, which leads into majestic Piazza del Popolo.
Here you will have a chance to see the Egyptian Obelisk, dating back to the time of Ramses II. Before arriving at St. Peter's Square, and preparing for your audience with the Pope, you will glimpse the impressive Castel Sant'Angelo and the tomb of Emperor Hadrian.
The Papal audience will be held in either St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica, or the Audience Hall, depending on seasonal conditions and the number of visitors taking part in the audience. Before the beginning of the audience, you will be given further information on when and where to meet.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up from selected hotels in Rome
- Local guide
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach
- Food and drink
- Tips
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
• Meet at Via della Conciliazione 40, (Caffè San Pietro) • Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time
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Know before you go
- This tour is suitable for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs will be stored in the luggage area of the bus
- A dress code is required to enter the audience. No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements
- On Wednesdays in August the Papal Audience will be given in Castel Gandolfo
