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Papal Audience with Pope Francis
Papal Audience with Pope Francis
Papal Audience with Pope Francis

Papal Audience with Pope Francis

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Tour Code: 6379
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Departure City Departure City
Vatican City
End City End City
Vatican City
Duration Duration
4 hours
Language Language
English Live
Tour Themes Tour Themes
Religious & Spiritual

Highlights

• Experience the only escorted service of the Papal Audience! • Thousands of pilgrims from around the globe gather every Wednesday to see Pope Francis

Itinerary

Experience the only escorted ticket service of the Papal Audience! Thousands of pilgrims from around the globe gather every Wednesday to see Pope Francis. Unfortunately, with limited seats, not everyone can participate. Navigating through the masses of people can be overwhelming, which is why we have created a service to ensure the best experience possible. We achieve this by providing headsets, a competent and informed guide, and a thorough explanation of what you will experience during the Papal Audience. We reserve your tickets, pick them up and bring them to you. We get you inside early to ensure better seats, and we stay with you until the Pope begins his address. Our informed staff takes care of all the details so that you can relax and truly enjoy this once in a lifetime experience! The Papal Audience Presentation, lead by your guide, unveils the fascinating history of the Papacy and the artists that contributed to the marvel of Vatican City. You will be provided with headsets and guided to your seats in St. Peter's Square or the Sala of Paul VI. Once seated, your guide will explain the origin of the Papacy from the first Christians through Constantine's era and up to the current wonder of the Holy See. You will discover the history of St. Peter's Square created by Bernini in the 17th century as you become familiar with the smallest sovereign state in the world. Our informed guides will provide a detailed explanation of the events of the Papal Audience and prepare you for your gathering with Pope Francis . Experience the awe and wonder which occurs at the Papal Audience as Cardinals preach in various languages reaching out to pilgrims and visitors from the far reaches of the world. Listen to the Pope's weekly message as he enters the central stage. Feel free to sing with the spiritual leaders of the Church and pray with the Pope - the head of State of Vatican City. Or just sit back and observe the phenomena while taking it all in. Either way you wish to experience the Papal Audience rest assured that you will be fully informed by our helpful staff so this experience will be a memorable one.

Meeting & Transfer Info

Meeting Point

07:45 AM | Vatican

Piazza Papa Pio XII 00193 Roma RM, Italy Piazza Papa Pio XII

What’s Included

Includes
  • English speaking guide
  • Escorted visit and presentation
  • Headsets
  • Ticket reservation service and ticket pick-up
  • Confirmed invitation and attendance to Papal Audience with Pope Francis
  • Excludes
  • Tips
  • Hotel pick-up, drop-off
  • Special Notes

  • It is important that you reconfirm this tour immediately after booking, on the phone number provided on your voucher. Our local supplier will ask for your home address, as Vatican City require this information to be submitted before your visit. Failure to reconfirm this tour will result in it being cancelled.
  • 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 departure point on time.
  • 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. The local operator is not responsible for entry refused due to inappropriate dress.
  • 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 end 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 entry.
  • Clients must arrive at the designated meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time and present their tour voucher to the tour coordinator/guide.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours.

  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
    This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

    Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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