--- title: Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 37 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 127 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [de, pt, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 31 of 138 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/papal-audience-with-pope-leo-xiv/ --- # Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV **Guidekin's take:** A guided seat at the Wednesday papal audience: guaranteed entry, a prime viewing position and headsets for the guide's commentary before the Pope's address, rated 4.89 across 127 reviews. 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 (table below). ## Overview Guaranteed 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Look for the only bar/coffee shop right… - Starts 07:05: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €27: ages 5 to 12 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €37 per person for the Papel Audience in English option; other options up to €47 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.89/5 from 127 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Romaround Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish - Start times: 07:05 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.89 from 127 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 123 of 127. - 5 stars: 119 (94%) - 4 stars: 4 (3%) - 3 stars: 3 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' seating advice and Vatican history; some still face long queues. **Praised:** - Seating advice that often leads to close views of the Pope - Clear explanations of Vatican history and the audience proceedings - Guidance through entry and crowds that makes attending less stressful - Friendly, attentive guides who make travellers feel included **Complaints:** - Some report smooth entry, while others describe long queues and crowded check-in - Some find the meeting point easily, while others struggle to identify where their group meets - Some value the paid guidance, while others say the service does not justify the fee Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-17 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Papel Audience in English | €37 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours | | PAPAL AUDIENCE SPANISH GUIDE | €37 / person | Spanish | - | | PAPAL AUDIENCE PORTOGUESE TOUR | €37 / person | Portuguese | - | | Papel Audience in German | €37 / person | German | - | | Papal Audience in French | €47 / person | French | - | ## What's included - HEADSEATS ## Itinerary 1. **St. Peter's Square** (2h) - 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.... ## Schedule - Runs: Wed - Departures: 07:05 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Look for the only bar/coffee shop right in the middle of the square. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJj97dK2dgLxMRj2MelxBlxuo Ends: Tour ends at Saint Peter's Square ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - If you're a guest with a wheelchair or walker please advise not later than 48h before tourstart - Please be at meetingpoint not later than 20 min before tourstart. We depart on time. No-shows are non refundable - Please note that this tour is not wheelchair friendly - contact us we suggest a Private Tour ## Compared with other Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours | 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](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour / Small Group](/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared | | [Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/express-early-morning-sistine-chapel-tour-with-max-6-people/?format=md) | €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). 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