It costs €37 per person and includes the audience and headsets only. Departure is on time, no shows are not refunded, and wheelchairs need notice.
In our comparison: #31 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
5 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Papel Audience in EnglishThe page priceEnglish | Duration: 3 hours | €37 |
| PAPAL AUDIENCE SPANISH GUIDESpanish | €37 | |
| PAPAL AUDIENCE PORTOGUESE TOURPortuguese | €37 | |
| Papel Audience in GermanGerman | €37 | |
| Papal Audience in FrenchFrench | €47 |
Children from €27 (ages 5 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 123 of 127
Star breakdown of all 127 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' seating advice and Vatican history; some still face long queues.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 April 2024 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Go beyond just visiting the buildings of Vatican City by attending an unforgettable Papal Audience. Not only see the Pope but listen to his words of wisdom, hymns, and prayers at this weekly event. Remove the hassle by having your tickets reserved and picked up for you. You'll have a prime spot in the audience and can explore St. Peter's Square independently afterward. Our expert guide will provide insight into the history and traditions of the Papacy before Papel Audience begins. Altough Papel Audience tickets are free, we take care of reserving and picking up the tickets for you, making the whole process stress free. We arrive early to ensure you to get a good spot to see the Pope as he circulates to greet the crowd . This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the Pope himself
2hGuaranteed entry to the weekly papal audience is a long-standing tradition. Enjoy a prime viewing position.
When the event begins you'll be perfectly situated to listen to the Pope's address, hymns prayers, and homilies which are traditional parts of the papal audience.
See the Pope at a spiritually charged Papal Audience in Vatican City with this guided experience. Listen to words of wisdom by the Holy Father as he addresses the crowd at this weekly event.
When the event is over you can explore St. Peter's Square at your leisure
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #31 of 138 | €37 | 3h 30m | 4.89 (127) | shared |
| Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private |
| Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour | Small Group | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared |
| Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | shared |
Ranked #31 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €4913, median €136; typical length 3h. 57 of 138 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 138 Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours