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If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge.If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
Step into a moment that only a CHOOSE few get to experience: the weekly Papal Audience in St. Peter’s Square, brought to life with expert local guidance and historical context. Every Wednesday morning, the iconic square fills with excitement as thousands gather in anticipation of seeing the Holy Father. But you won’t be just any visitor in the crowd—you’ll be with a guide who knows exactly how to navigate these bustling mornings to ensure you get a great viewing spot and a full understanding of the event.
Your knowledgeable guide will enrich your experience by sharing fascinating insights into the centuries-old traditions of the Papacy and the ceremony you are about to witness. As you wait for the event to begin, your guide will help you connect with the deeper meaning behind what’s to come.
Then, the square begins to stir. His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the first American ever elected to the Papacy, emerges amidst applause and reverent cheers. A native of the United States and a powerful symbol of a modern, more global Church, Pope Leo XIV is renowned for his humility, openness, and heartfelt connection with audiences. His presence in St. Peter’s Square has ushered in a new era—more inclusive, more approachable, and more spiritually engaging than ever.
As he greets the crowd and takes the stage, blessings are delivered, hymns are sung, and reflections are shared in multiple languages. With the background provided by your guide, each element of the event takes on a richer significance.
This isn’t just a tour—it’s an opportunity to be part of something sacred, moving, and rare. Whether your interest is religious, cultural, or historical, witnessing a Papal Audience led by the first American Pope is a powerful memory that will stay with you long after you leave Rome.
- This service ends around noon at the Papal Audience, the location of the audience may vary.
- It is the individual responsibility of all visitors to arrive at the tour meeting points 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time and present their tour voucher to the tour coordinator/guide.
- Our coordinators will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets at the meeting point for easy recognition.
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
- A special dress code is required to attend the Papal Audience. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with dress code requirements. We are not responsible for entry refused due to inappropriate dress.
- We reserve the right to refuse participation on its tours to any guest under the influence of drugs or alcohol or to any guest whose behavior is disorderly, or poses a threat to other guests or our staff.
- Depending on the time of year the actual location of the Papal Audience may alternate. During the warmer months from approximately Easter week to the FINAL of September the Papal Audience is held outdoors at St. Peter’s Square whereas during the colder months the audience takes place in the Sala of Paul VI within the Leonine Walls of Vatican City. The decision regarding the location of the Papal Audience is made by Vatican officials the day before the event. Regardless of its location within Vatican City our tour guarantees entrance tickets."
If cancellation is made up to 24 hours prior the departure date, you will not have any charge. Cancellations within 24 hours will incur a 100% service charge.If the tour is canceled by the operator due to unforeseen circumstances, a full refund will be provided.
The meeting point is at Parrocchia Santuario di Santa Maria in Traspontina, Via della Conciliazione 14/c, 00193 Roma RM, Italy.
Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV and Spanish Expert Guide in Rome in Roma