• Calle Defensa - Join your guide and small group in San Telmo and travel to the city center in a comfortable minivan. Begin your tour at the home where Bergoglio spent his early years with his family. Explore significant educational institutions, including the College of Our Lady of Mercy and Universidad del Salvador, a Jesuit university. Discover where the pope took his sacraments and embraced his religious calling, such as the Basilica of San José de Flores, where he dedicated his life to God at the age of 17.

• Iglesia Nuestra Senora de la Misericordia - Next, visit the schools he attended, like the Instituto Nuestra Señora de la Misericordia and Universidad del Salvador, as well as the Iglesia del Salvador.

• Basilica de San Jose de Flores - Visit the church of his youth: The Basilica de San Jose de Flores. This is where he received his “divine call” and began his service to the Church. He expressed: “(at that exact moment) I immersed myself in God’s mercy.” It was in this Church that Jorge Bergoglio decided to become a priest.

• Basilica Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos - Continue tracing Jorge Bergoglio’s path by visiting the Basílica de María Auxiliadora y San Carlos, where he was baptized.

• Residencia Juvenil San Antonio - Hogares Don Bosco - Additionally, learn about the history of Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro, a team Pope Francis passionately supports.

• Iglesia de San Ignacio de Loyola - Then, visit the San Ignacio de Loyola Church in the Montserrat district, constructed by the Jesuits in 1675. This is the oldest Church in Buenos Aires and is part of the “Manzanas de las luces.”

• Plaza de Mayo - Proceed to the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, which faces Plaza de Mayo. Recognized as the main Catholic church in Buenos Aires, this 16th-century cathedral has been rebuilt multiple times in various architectural styles. It was here that the Argentine people awaited the announcement of the successor to Pope Benedict XVI.

• Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral - The principal Catholic temple of Argentina: The Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires. This significant 16th-century structure, declared a historical monument in 1942, is where the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Jorge Bergoglio, conducted important Masses. It was also here that Pope Francis’s followers eagerly awaited the announcement of his proclamation as Supreme Pontiff.

• Local guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Explore the formative journey of Jorge Bergoglio prior to his papacy as Pope Francis on this captivating 3-hour exploration in Buenos Aires, the city of his origin. Embark on a trail that encompasses the educational institutions, sacred spaces, and even the sports facility that influenced his development. This excursion is open to individuals of all ages eager to delve into the upbringing of this momentous global spiritual figure. Participation is restricted to a cozy ensemble of no more than 20 individuals, guaranteeing a personalized group experience.

• The itinerary may be subject to change without prior notice, depending on mass schedules or the availability of the churches.

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