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Vatican City New Year's Day Papal Mass

TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10

AverageTop 31% in Rome

4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 5 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Mark New Year's Day in Vatican City with the Papal Mass at St. Peter's Basilica, a private tour leader, and chauffeur-driven transport.

About this tour

Welcome the New Year with a meaningful visit to Vatican City and the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This 300-minute experience centers on the special Papal Mass held on January 1 in St. Peter's Basilica, where the Pope gives a sermon reflecting on Mary's title as Mother of God.

A private tour leader accompanies you, with the language selected at checkout. Luxury transportation with a private chauffeur provides pickup and drop-off, while admission to St. Peter's Basilica is included. Expect mandatory security checks before entering Vatican City. The service is offered as a package, and tickets are not available separately. Wheelchair assistance can be arranged for an additional €50 by request at booking.

Make your New Year's visit memorable with a Vatican City Papal Mass experience that brings you close to one of the year's most significant Catholic celebrations.

Highlights

  • Attend the New Year's Day Papal Mass in St. Peter's Basilica
  • Hear the Pope's sermon for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
  • Travel with a private chauffeur and luxury transportation

What's included

Included

  • Private tour leader in your chosen checkout language
  • Pickup and drop-off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Admission tickets to St. Peter's Basilica

Not included

  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap
  • Strollers are permitted for infants and small children
  • Security checks are mandatory for everyone entering Vatican City
  • Wheelchair assistance is available on request for an additional €50; advise at booking
  • The service is sold as a package; tickets are not available separately
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels

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This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 4 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 31% in Rome means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Rome by this score.

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