Guided Tours

St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Name: St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Start: 2024-12-21T08:20:00
End: 2024-12-21T11:20:00
Location: Rome

Tour guide leading a group of tourists towards the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica on a sunny day in Vatican City

Tour guide leading a group of tourists towards St. Peter’s Basilica under a clear blue sky

Chair of Saint Peter inside St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, with ornate bronze sculpture and stained glass window.

Vatican grottoes with visitors exploring the Papal Tomb.

Explore the largest church in the world and discover what makes St. Peter's Basilica a Renaissance masterpiece.

Highlights

Explore St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour and discover its stunning architecture, rich history, and the artistry of Michelangelo's dome.
Check out stunning works of art and architecture by Bernini, Donato Bramante, and Carlo Maderno, and learn about them from your expert guide.
After the tour comes to an end, you can pay homage to Pope John Paul II at his tomb and learn about the iconic chair of St. Peter.
Enjoy the guided experience in a language of your choice with tours available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
Fun fact: St. Peter's Basilica took more than 100 years to build.

Inclusions

Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Expert English, French, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide
Assistance at meeting point

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Marani

5/5

Dec, 2024

Very knowledgeable and engaging guide. Quiet visit because it was at the right time, 10:30 am. Huge crowds arrived later and would have been more uncomfortable. Vatican staff very efficient and helpful.

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José

5/5

Dec, 2024

Everything went very well! We liked it very much! The guide (Valentina) was extraordinary! Always very helpful, very practical and enlightening, she made sure that our expectations were exceeded. I highly recommend this service! We'll be back.

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Robert

5/5

Dec, 2024

Booking with Headout was fast simple. Staff was friendly and helpful upon arrival. Our tour guide, Eduardo, was both courteous and knowledgable. We used Headout for mulitple tours in Rome and they were fantastic!

Terpos

5/5

Dec, 2024

Absolutely perfect especially our guide Eduardo was very helpful and informed us about everything. Definitely recommended!!!!!

Roberto

5/5

Nov, 2024

Yes, very much so. Extraordinary visit. Laura as a guide excellent and very prepared. It is only impossible to avoid the long queue of 55 minutes to get to the security checkpoint.

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Your experience

Intriguing artworks

At St. Peter's Basilica, you will find a dedicated desk where you can show your voucher. Inside, check out masterpieces of Renaissance art such as Michelangelo's Pieta, the giant bronze canopy of St. Peter’s Baldachin, the Chair of St. Peter, and others. Learn about hundreds of points of interest, local attractions, and hidden gems from local experts.

Explore with an official guide

Along the way, your guide will provide insights into the history and symbolism of the artwork and architecture, helping you to understand the significance of what you're seeing. You may also have the opportunity to climb to the top of the dome, which offers breathtaking views of Vatican City and the surrounding area.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The right semicircle of Saint Peter’s Square is equipped with ramp access into the Basilica. For any special requirements, contact accoglienza@fsp.va in advance.
Sign language guided tours are available at the Basilica. This service must be booked at least 48 hours in advance at the following email address: visiteguidate@fsp.va.

Additional information

Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to 2 hours!

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.