Papal Audience in Rome Private Tour with Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Overview
Attend a Papal Audience with the Pope at the Vatican! Tickets are free but they are extremely hard to find, so booking in advance is essential. It is advisable to book ahead, therefore ensuring you won’t waste any time trying to obtain tickets while you’re on vacation in the Eternal City. We’ll reserve and pick up your free tickets, then make your way through the crowd to secure the best available seats. Depending on the season, the weather conditions and the number of devotees visiting that day, the audience can take place in the Audience Hall or St. Peter’s Square. The Vatican, is a must-see on any visit to Rome, but now we’re providing the opportunity to see the Pope in person. On this tour, you’ll have an expert, speaking tour. We know exactly where to sit, as the Pope has to pass by you when he enters! The Holy Father will give a special greeting and with the help of his Cardinals, he will perform blessings in many languages, sing hymns and give homilies.
What's Included
- Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
- Pick-up with luxury transportation and private chauffer;
- Papal Audience tickets (free of charge)
- Transfer back to your hotel after the audience
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up at 6:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Square
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This is a package service. Tickets are not available apart from the service;
- Wheelchair available on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance; is required. Additional price € 50,00.
- Security checks (like airport) is obligatory for everyone entering Vatican City;
- Service available only on Wednesday when the Holy Father is in Vatican City.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout).
- Pick-up with luxury transportation and private chauffer;.
- Papal Audience tickets (free of charge).
- Transfer back to your hotel after the audience.
- Food and beverages.
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Papal Audience in Rome Private Tour with Pope Leo XIV in Rome is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Papal Audience in Rome Private Tour with Pope Leo XIV in Rome will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
- Pick-up with luxury transportation and private chauffer;
- Papal Audience tickets (free of charge)
- Transfer back to your hotel after the audience
- Food and beverages
- Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This is a package service. Tickets are not available apart from the service;
- Wheelchair available on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance; is required. Additional price € 50,00.
- Security checks (like airport) is obligatory for everyone entering Vatican City;
- Service available only on Wednesday when the Holy Father is in Vatican City.
