Buenos Aires Pope Francis Tour

About This Experience

Explore Buenos Aires and learn about Pope Francis' life and connection to the city. Visit his birthplace, school, and university, and learn about his early years before he became a priest. Visit the Basílica San José de Flores, where Pope Francis decided to dedicate his life to God, and the San Ignacio de Loyola Church. You’ll also visit the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest Catholic temple in the city, where Pope Francis celebrated Mass as an archbishop. Learn about Pope Francis' passion for football and visit his beloved Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro soccer club, which even played with an image of him on its shirts after he was elected pope. This guided walking tour offers an insight into the life of Jorge Bergoglio, the man who became Pope Francis, and the places that shaped his life and religious vocation.