Guided Tours

St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Name: St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-22T08:30:00
End: 2024-11-22T09:30:00
Location: St. Peter's Basilica

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

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

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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Juan

5/5

Nov, 2024

Everything in general, but our guide was spectacular, the level of historical knowledge and the way she explained it, incredible.

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Kayli

5/5

Nov, 2024

Very smooth booking process and the location was easy to find. Our tour guide Brigitte was wonderful and so very passionate about what she does. She was the best tour guide of all the tours we did in Rome.

Assen

5/5

Nov, 2024

We were extremely satisfied from our St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour. Our tour guide Jennifer was polite, detailed with many interesting stories concerning out tour. I recommend this tour!

Steen

4/5

Nov, 2024

A good guide, who also managed diferent problems among other paticipants bad health condition. I had not expected to stand in waiting lines on a fast-track guided tour.

Eleonora

4/5

Nov, 2024

The guide who accompanied us on the tour of St. Peter's was very knowledgeable and available for questions. The possibility of having priority access for guided tours would be nice

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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.