Christmas Mass with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

Rome, Italy
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Christmas Day Morning Mass at the Vatican is a solemn and uplifting celebration held in St. Peter’s Basilica on December 25, presided over by Pope Leone XIV. This sacred liturgy marks the joy of Christmas Day and is celebrated in a majestic setting adorned with traditional decorations and accompanied by sacred music.
Faithful and visitors from around the world gather to share this moment of prayer and reflection, experiencing the atmosphere of unity and devotion at the heart of the Catholic Church. Following the Mass, the Pope traditionally delivers the Urbi et Orbi blessing from St. Peter’s Square.
A memorable experience of faith, tradition, and Christmas spirit in Vatican City.

The Christmas Mass is on December 25th at 10 am. Tickets are free but they are extremely hard to find, so booking in advance is essential.

What's included

  • Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
  • Pick-up with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Christmas Mass admission tickets (free of charge)
  • Drop off service
  • Food and Beverage
  • Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary

What to expect

  1. Vatican City
    2h
    Vatican City is especially beautiful at Christmas. St. Peter's Square is decorated with a large Christmas tree and a traditional Nativity scene. Thousands of visitors come to enjoy the festive atmosphere and attend the Christmas celebrations led by the Pope.
  2. St. Peter's Basilica
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Vatican City (the smallest country in the world) is located in the
    very heart of Rome. It is the pulse of Catholic life. It attracts
    millions of pilgrims from all over the world, who come every year to
    gather in prayer and seek the blessing of the Pope. A beloved
    destination for all those visitors attracted by the magnificent artworks
    in the Vatican Museums, its foremost monument is St. Peter's Basilica,
    the largest church on the globe, the imposing dome of which stands
    regally over the rooftops of the Eternal City. The Basilica overlooks
    St. Peter's Square, designed by Bernini in the 17th Century, who
    realized the imposing lateral colonnades, consisting of 284 Doric-style
    columns that are topped by 140 10.17-feet-tall statues of saints and six
    large coats of arms of Alexander VII Chigi.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up 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.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair avaible on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required. Additional price € 50,00.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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