Papal Audience in St. Peter's Square
A Unique Encounter with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City
- E-voucher accepted
- Confirmation by email
- Group tour
- Multilingual guide
- Duration: about 5 hours
- Enjoy a truly unique opportunity to discover and experience the heart of Catholic tradition.
- Take part in the Wednesday Papal Audience and experience seeing the Pope in person.
- A professional guide will accompany you, ensuring a seamless passage through the Vatican City security checks.
- Let yourself be enchanted by the magnificent Castel Sant'Angelo.
This deeply moving event brings together faithful pilgrims from all over the world, creating an atmosphere of unity, devotion, and celebration. As the Pope and Cardinals make their way through the crowd toward the stage, they greet and bless attendees in multiple languages, accompanied by hymns and reflections, making this a memorable and emotional encounter.
To ensure a smooth and enriching experience, you will be assisted by an expert local guide and provided with an audio device, allowing you to fully enjoy the ceremony while arriving on time for this highly sought-after event. Depending on the Vatican’s schedule, the Audience may take place in the magnificent St. Peter’s Square or inside the modern Nervi Hall. When held in St. Peter’s Square, you will enjoy a pleasant walk through one of Rome’s most scenic areas, passing the imposing Castel Sant’Angelo and strolling along the iconic Via della Conciliazione.
Your guide will offer practical assistance and helpful tips to navigate the crowds and make your arrival as comfortable as possible. The Papal Audience usually concludes around 11:30–11:45 a.m. Afterwards, you will meet the guide again at Via della Conciliazione 48 to return the audio device.
What is included?
- Reserved access to the Papal Audience
- Professional licensed guide
- Audio headsets
What is not included?
- Services not listed in 'Inclusions' are excluded
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure at Piazza del Risorgimento, in the center of the square, at Bar L’Ottagono. Look for our staff wearing the pink “I Love Rome” logo.
Remember
If you are late you will lose the reservation and you will not be refunded.
The participation in the tour is allowed only with proper clothing (it is forbidden sleeveless shirts, shorts, miniskirts, hats).
The tour could be done in several languages at the same time.
Admission to the Papal Audience is free of charge; however, advance reservation is mandatory and must be made at least two months ahead. With our tour, you don’t need to worry about the booking process: the price includes the reservation service for the public audience as well as the assistance of a professional guide.
Seating in St. Peter’s Square cannot be guaranteed, as seats are not reservable.
In the event of lost or missing audio devices, an additional charge of €80.00 net per device will apply.








