Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV and Expert Local Guide in Rome
by City Wonders
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€62Overview
This tour in Rome lasts about three and a half hours and includes attending the weekly Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. The group meets an expert local guide near St. Peter’s Basilica, where participants receive headsets to hear the guide clearly. The guide manages the free ticket reservation and pick-up, which helps avoid the usual difficulties in securing access. The guide leads the group through the busy morning crowd to a good viewing area, sharing information about the history of the Papacy and the influence of Renaissance artists on the Vatican along the way. During the audience, which lasts approximately three hours, the guide provides commentary on the prayers, hymns, greetings, blessings, and the Pope’s multilingual homilies. Pope Leo XIV, the first American elected Pope, is known for his approachable style and focus on global unity. Groups include up to 20 people and the guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the option selected. Seating is not guaranteed and hotel transfers are not included. Wheelchair users and guests with pushchairs or strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican City
Meet the guide near St. Peter’s Basilica and receive a headset to hear commentary clearly. The guide leads the group through the busy crowd to a good viewing area. Along the way, the guide explains the history of the Papacy and the impact of Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo on the Vatican. The audio headset ensures guests can follow the guide despite the crowds.
15 min
St. Peter's Square
Attend the Papal Audience lasting about three hours. Listen to cardinals leading prayers and watch Pope Leo XIV deliver blessings and multilingual homilies. The guide provides context on the event’s traditions and the Pope’s role. The operator arranges free tickets and delivers them at the meeting point. Guests have time to find a good spot to see the Pope as he arrives and speaks.
180 min
Meeting point
Meet at Parrocchia Santuario di Santa Maria in Traspontina, Via della Conciliazione 14/c, 00193 Roma RM, Italy Your City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets at the meeting point for easy recognition.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV and Expert Local Guide in Rome
by City Wonders
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€62Overview
This tour in Rome lasts about three and a half hours and includes attending the weekly Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. The group meets an expert local guide near St. Peter’s Basilica, where participants receive headsets to hear the guide clearly. The guide manages the free ticket reservation and pick-up, which helps avoid the usual difficulties in securing access. The guide leads the group through the busy morning crowd to a good viewing area, sharing information about the history of the Papacy and the influence of Renaissance artists on the Vatican along the way. During the audience, which lasts approximately three hours, the guide provides commentary on the prayers, hymns, greetings, blessings, and the Pope’s multilingual homilies. Pope Leo XIV, the first American elected Pope, is known for his approachable style and focus on global unity. Groups include up to 20 people and the guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the option selected. Seating is not guaranteed and hotel transfers are not included. Wheelchair users and guests with pushchairs or strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Vatican City
Meet the guide near St. Peter’s Basilica and receive a headset to hear commentary clearly. The guide leads the group through the busy crowd to a good viewing area. Along the way, the guide explains the history of the Papacy and the impact of Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo on the Vatican. The audio headset ensures guests can follow the guide despite the crowds.
15 min
St. Peter's Square
Attend the Papal Audience lasting about three hours. Listen to cardinals leading prayers and watch Pope Leo XIV deliver blessings and multilingual homilies. The guide provides context on the event’s traditions and the Pope’s role. The operator arranges free tickets and delivers them at the meeting point. Guests have time to find a good spot to see the Pope as he arrives and speaks.
180 min
Meeting point
Meet at Parrocchia Santuario di Santa Maria in Traspontina, Via della Conciliazione 14/c, 00193 Roma RM, Italy Your City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue polo shirts or jackets at the meeting point for easy recognition.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.