In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square

Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Start your tour in St. Peters Square and be fascinated by its architectural secrets. Discover the optical illusions as were thought by its designer, Bernini.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy

Enter the Basilica and be amazed by its magnificence. Marvel at the impressive mosaics all around you and see why it took 150 years to rebuild.

Walkthrough renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art with your expert guide. Stand in front of the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà".

Descend into the underground grottoes and see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.

Duration: 50 minutes

• Professional art-historian guide
• Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
• Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
• Full on-site assistance

• The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
• Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included
• This tour does not skip the line

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
• Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
• Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
• The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
• Please note that this tour does not skip the line
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Saint Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

1 hour