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Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City

4.2(239)Rome1 hour
VIATOR4.2(156)TRIPADVISOR4.3(83)

Description

Rome offers a special chance to join a Catholic tradition and see Pope Leone XIV during the Wednesday Papal Audience. This moving event brings together people from around the world. Watch the Pope and Cardinals greet the crowd, offer blessings, and share hymns and homilies. With pre-booked tickets, you’ll sit closer, follow everything with an audio device, and get support from a local guide. The Audience is held in St. Peter’s Square or Nervi Hall, based on the Vatican’s schedule. If outdoors, enjoy a scenic walk past Castel Sant’Angelo and along Via della Conciliazione. A guide will help you through security and find your seat. After it ends around 11:30 AM, meet your guide again to return the headset.

Tour Options

English Tour
  • Tour in English: Meeting point is at 7:30 am Piazza del Risorgimento, at the Bar L’Ottagono - look for our staff wearing the I Love Rome logo.
Spanish Tour
  • Tour in Spanish: Meeting point is at 7:30 am Piazza del Risorgimento, at the Bar L’Ottagono - look for our staff wearing the I Love Rome logo.

Itinerary

20 min

Secure your spot to Pope Leo XIV Public Audience!

Admission included240 min

Enjoy your spot at the famous weekly mass held by the Pope!

Admission included10 min

At the end of the tour, it is essential to proceed to the Emporio Vaticano (Piazza Papa Pio XII n.1) to return the headset provided in the morning. Please make sure not to miss this final step, as it is required to properly complete your experience. Thank you for your cooperation!

Highlights

Public Audience of the Holy Father
Headsets
Professional Guide
Assistant coordinator of the event

What's included

Included
Public Audience of the Holy Father
Headsets
Professional Guide
Assistant coordinator of the event
Not included
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Traveller Ratings

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239 reviews
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code: Please wear appropriate clothing for a religious event
  • Limited availability; book early
  • Papal Audience tickets are free but must be secured in advance
  • Seating: No seating assignments, but your guide will help you get the best spot

Reviews(239)

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Travel22974631940
June 18, 2026
This was an amazing experience for our family!

We were able to see the Pope so close up! Our guide was wonderful! She was very nice and knowledgable.

Operator response

Thank you for your review! We’re glad that you had the incredible opportunity to see the Pope from such a close distance. It’s also great to know that your guide made the experience even more special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. We hope to welcome you on another memorable experience soon! 😊 Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome

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bradyb346
June 7, 2026
Great Papal Audience experience

Laura was a great tour guide and helped us have the best experience, even with the on and off rain that morning!

Operator response

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so glad that Laura helped make your experience memorable, even with the weather refusing to cooperate. We'll be sure to pass along your lovely comments to Laura. Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome

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Freedom30218600541
May 21, 2026
Papal Audience

The tour guide was excellent. We had great seats and seeing the pope in person was moving

Operator response

We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and had such a special moment at the Papal Audience 😊 Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome

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Billy S
May 21, 2026
Exciting and easy.

It was great. Meeting point was easy, skipping the line was wonderful.

Operator response

Dear Billy, Thank you for your review! 😊 We’re happy everything went smoothly and that the meeting point was easy to find 👍 And yes — skipping the long lines definitely makes the experience even more enjoyable! Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome

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msedemfoli
May 3, 2026
Beautiful Experience

It was such a blessed experience and worth it. Thank you very much.

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josemT6635RB
April 29, 2026
Congratulations.

Alessandro is a very good guide, congratulations.

Operator response

Estimado Jose: ¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! 😊 Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste la experiencia "Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City"! Un saludo, Gray Line I Love Rome

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987heberp
April 29, 2026
Blessed!

Amazing experience with Laura! Truly a blessing and the best thing ever!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re happy you had such an amazing experience with Laura! It’s wonderful to know she made such a positive impact on your tour—she will be very pleased to read this 😊 Best regards Gray Line I Love Rome

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455jacquelyns
April 29, 2026
Papal audiance

Sabrina our tour guide was fantastic! She got us great seats and was very informative.

Operator response

Grazie mille for your kind review! 😊 It's great to know you had such a great experience and that Sabrina took good care of you throughout the tour! Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome

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David_F
February 23, 2026
Wonderful experience with Sabrina!

Sabrina was an EXCELLENT guide for this incredible experience. She is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, friendly, and a treasure at finding the best spot to sit. We highly recommend Sabrina.

Operator response

Dear David, Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 Sabrina will be very happy to read your message. 😊 We’re also so glad to know that you enjoyed the "Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City" Kind regards, Gray Line I Love Rome

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CaitrionaO26
February 5, 2026
Early start, security was quick.

Good experience. Got to see the pope.

Operator response

Dear customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback 😊 We’re glad you had a good experience at Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City 🙏✨ Kind regards, Gray Line I Love Rome