Guided Tours

St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Name: St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-01T13:30:00
End: 2024-11-01T14:30:00
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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Karin

5/5

Oct, 2024

Incredible tour. I had never seen the Basilica with so many details. The guide was able to explain all the history excellently. To the point that she highlighted the importance of St. Peter's Basilica. And we were late because of the complicated entrance and they let us set a new time. Thank you. Fully recommended.

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Chritopher

5/5

Oct, 2024

Great tour guide with brilliant subject knowledge. It's a beautiful church. It would have been good to know the tickets don't "skip the line" as it took a 20-30 minute line up in the piazza to get through screening and to meeting place. Limited information from the desk at meeting place other than stand there and we'll call you. The good news was they did and it worked. Trustworthy tour.

Wilfing

5/5

Oct, 2024

Exciting, entertaining and competent guide named Anna perfectly conveyed the history from the beginnings as a cemetery through various stages to the present day, and the children also followed the explanations with great interest for no less than 3 hours.

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Lynn

5/5

Oct, 2024

We were very happy with our tour and our guide was incredibly knowledgable and personable. it was a wonderful experience.

Anna

5/5

Oct, 2024

Anna, our guide, showed us the treasures of the cathedral with incredible dedication!

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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.