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The experience was fantastic. We enjoyed every minute of it and we didn't think that we would get that close to Pope Benedict. We were only 5 feet away which was a really great event and the tour guides were very helpful.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, November 2007
Although it was raining, it was a wonderful experience!
Reviewed by: Blake P, United States, November 2007
Everything was perfect. We loved it.
Reviewed by: Karolyn T, United States, November 2007
We loved seeing the Pope. We did not realize that we could have gotten the ticket for this by ourselves for free. The ticket stated that it was completely free. We only wanted to see the Pope, not the tour and the toilet stop at the rip-off shop.
Reviewed by: Anne H, Ireland, October 2007
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The seats were excellent. It was well worth the money.
Reviewed by: Patti S, Ireland, October 2007
This was very well planned. We arrived at a very good time and got very good seats. We had the chance to see the Pope very close up.
Reviewed by: Juan Carlos G, Mexico, October 2007
The best part of the holiday, worth every penny!
Reviewed by: Suzanne-Marie M, United Kingdom, September 2007
A great experience. It was a surprise 50th birthday present for my husband. Everything went perfect, bus was on time and the tour guide was very informative and friendly and I recommend taking a hat to wear and a cold drink as it was very hot. We both loved the visit. We were in Rome for 4 days and this tour was definitely our best day out.
Reviewed by: Richard C, United Kingdom, September 2007
I'd definitely do this tour again. The bus trip was a bit boring and the tour guide was interesting, but he seemed bored with himself. We got to Vatican City late because the car agency hired to pick us up at the hotel was forty five minutes late. Being in the same vicinity of the Pope is a great experience, but being close enough for him to wave at my kids was something totally unexpected and thrilling. That made the tour worthwhile. If you want to see the Pope up close, you won't do it sitting where the tour seats you. Make sure you sit next to the barricade as the Popemobile drives right by. Also, bring lots of water and an umbrella. It was very hot. All in all, a great experience. I'd do it again.
Reviewed by: Michelle C, United States, September 2007
What a brilliant trip! It was a very special day for my husband and me, our pearl anniversary. The atmosphere was very informal and happy. There were people from all over the world. When the pope came out onto the stage, the crowd treated him as a superstar. It was a very moving experience. We had brought a family photo collage, along with some artifacts, for the pope to bless. It would have been nice to be nearer to the front, but in the end it didn't really matter. The experience will stay with us for the rest of our lives.
Reviewed by: Gillian B, United Kingdom, August 2007
The guide was very good. My only issue was that the bus was one hour late picking me up at my hotel, and I was very concerned that I would miss the tour.
Reviewed by: Patricia W, United States, July 2007
It was wonderful - I had the time of my life! Excellent service and tour. Thank you!
Reviewed by: Jonathan C, United States, June 2007
This was great. We were so glad that we had tickets, because we actually got to sit and be closer than anyone else.
Reviewed by: William R, United States, June 2007
The Papal Audience at St. Peters should not be missed. It was brilliant from start to finish. A visit to Rome without going to St. Peter's would be a total travesty. We waited inside the hotel because it was early and we were picked up from there. The driver was very courteous and we were given the option of staying and savoring the day or returning to our hotel. Obviously we savored the moment. The Pope came within feet of our allocated area. WOW. The only criticism that we have would be that even if we had wanted to go back to our hotel for whatever reason we would not have been able to get past the crowds in time. Thank you Viator for a lovely experience that we could have missed had we not seen your advertisements.
Reviewed by: Margaret T, United Kingdom, April 2007
The highlight of Rome, I would recommend going to the Papal Audience and will do it again next visit.
Reviewed by: Stephanie T, United States, April 2007
