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Our expert guide will provide insight into the history and traditions of the Papacy as well as details about the Papal Audience to make this an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Although Papal Audience tickets are free, we take care of reserving and picking up the tickets for you, making the whole process stress free.
The Papal Audience, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Pope himself, is in high demand. Be sure to book early to secure your spot for this incredible experience.
You'll have an expert, English-speaking guide on hand to lead you through the huge crowds, directly to St. Peter's Square with individual headsets so you can hear your guide over the roar of the crowd. Once settled, your guide will provide an in-depth insight into the history and traditions of the Papacy and Papal Audience ceremony so you're fully prepared for the moment when Pope Francis takes the stage along with his Cardinals. Understanding the rich traditions of the Papacy and background on the event itself will make this one of the most memorable experiences of your life.
We know exactly where to sit so that the Pope passes by you when he enters! Pope Francis will give a special greeting. Then, with the help of his Cardinals, he will perform blessings in many languages, sing hymns and give homilies.
Find yourself only feet away from Pope Francis on our guided Papal Audience Service, where we secure your pre-booked tickets and ensure that you arrive in time to find a good spot to see the Pope, as he passes you greeting followers and priests from around the world. This Papal Audience experience is a perfect complement to our Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter's Basilica Tour, which we offer 6 days per week, multiple times per day.
Since the election of Pope Francis, the number of people traveling from around the world to attend the Papal Audience has been rising significantly, sometimes to crowds of up to 100,000. Pope Francis has already earned a reputation for interacting with his audience more than any pope before him. Papal Audiences have become a spirited event – with gathered crowds encouraged to pray and sing along. Attending this energetic display of faith is a once-in-a-lifetime event not to be missed by any visitor to Rome.
Although Papal Audience tickets are free, organizing your own can be a difficult process. We cut out the hassle by reserving your invitation for you, picking it up and bringing it to the meeting point. Then we lead you inside with plenty of time to secure a good place to see the Pope as he makes his way to the stage.
Due to the tremendous popularity of Pope Francis, record numbers of people attend the weekly Papal Audience. Book early to make sure you do not miss this incredible event.
Our guides are all trained to find the best spots. However, due to the nature of the event, this is not always possible.
Our guide will try his best to provide you with the best possible spots however, any personal interaction with the Pope is restricted.
Yes, there are restrooms available which are closed just prior to the Pope’s arrival.
Raffaela guide us to...
Raffaela guide us to perfect seats for being closed to the Pope when he passed us - twice. She also provided great history and commentary. Recommend her highly.
very energetic...
very energetic considering it was early in the morning.
Christa was very good...
Christa was very good. She knew how exactly to get us the best seats to see the Pope. While we were waiting for him she told us some interesting facts about the Pope and our surroundings. I would recommend her highly to anyone that goes on this tour.
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