Be among the first to see Pope Francis I on a guided Papal Audience Service!
On this tour you will be provided with reserved tickets (which are free of cost and will get you inside early to ensure better seats) and headsets. You will be guided to your seats in St. Peter’s Square or the Sala of Paul VI by an expert, English-speaking guide.
Once seated, your tour 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 and the recent resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. 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.
Your guide will also provide a detailed explanation of the events of the Papal Audience and prepare you for your gathering with Pope Francis I.
Meeting point will be at a central location. Details will be provided in final documents.
- English speaking guide
- Escorted visit and presentation
- Headsets
- Confirmed invitation and attendance to Papal Audience with Pope Francis
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- This service ends around noon at the Papal Audience, the location of the audience may vary.
- 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.
- Group of 25 people or less.
Explore the most important sights of Ancient Rome - the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with skip the line access.
First, visit Rome’s most iconic site, the Colosseum, with your guide who will talk you through the bloody past of the amphitheater, home to gladiators, mock sea-battles and executions.
Then, head to the Roman Forum to walk along the “Via Sacra” or “Sacred Way” – the main path through the Roman Forum, which once sparkled with festivals and triumphal processions as Roman armies returned from war.
Finally, see the Palatine Hill, the most famous of the Seven Hills of Rome. From here, admire the views of the Roman Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus where chariot races were once held.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Explore the oldest quarters of Rome on this immersive walking tour. Stroll through the historic Jewish Ghetto and experience a slice of ancient Roman life. Visit the vibrant neighborhood of Trastevere and the insightful Jewish Museum, gaining a deeper understanding of Rome's rich cultural tapestry.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Through the centuries the itinerary of pilgrims, beside St. Peter's Basilica, has always covered the other three Papal Basilicas with their special Holy Doors and their incredible artistic beauty: Basilica of St. Paul's outside the walls, Basilica of St. John's in Lateran and Holy Stairs and Basilica of St. Mary the Major. Pilgrims of the past were reaching all these churches on foot, up and down the hills of Rome, walking and praying. You will follow their 600 years old path with your private driver and guide.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
