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Take a relaxing stroll through St. Peter's Square with an expert guide and explore St. Peter's Basilica at your own pace!

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Duration
1h30
Starting time
07:45 - 09:10 - 09:30 - 10:30 - 11:30
Free cancellation with conditions

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Access to St Peters Basilica - Rome

Discover the biggest church in the world

The support and anecdotes of a English-speaking guide

Coffee or juice

Description

Take a relaxing stroll through St. Peter's Square with an expert guide and explore St. Peter's Basilica at your own pace!

Your experience will begin with a complimentary coffee at the meeting point, where you can relax before the tour begins. Next, you'll enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter's Square. Your guide will share the history and spiritual significance of this iconic place. You'll take in stunning views and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the square.

Once the tour of the square is complete, your guide will lead you to the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica, where they will remain with the group, continuing to share anecdotes while you wait in line (up to 1 hour). At the entrance of the basilica, the guide will explain the key aspects of this sacred site, then allow you to continue your exploration independently with an audio guide.

Good to know

  • Disponibilités : Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except in exceptional circumstances)
  • Starting point: at the Al San Michele bar, located in Borgo Santo Spirito, 17
  • It is imperative to arrive 15 min before the chosen time
  • This tour begins in St. Peter's Square, followed by St. Peter's Basilica. Please note that the guide will accompany you and comment on the tour while you wait in line (up to 1 hour), but will not enter the Basilica. Once inside, you can explore on your own with the help of an audioguide.
  • This tour does not include a skip-the-line ticket
  • In order to respect the place of worship you will be visiting, please do not wear flip-flops, shorts, skirts that stop above the knees or sleeveless clothingThe activity does not include access to the Basilica's cupola
  • Please take into consideration that unlike many sites in Rome, the Vatican is the active capital of the Catholic Church, and religious activities always take priority over visiting hours. As a result, notice periods for closures are short, and beyond our control. Please include your contact details (telephone number) in case of last-minute changes
  • Group size is 30 people maximum
  • An audio guide is included to complement the tour and is available in English, French, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish and Spanish

Price includes

  • Admission to St. Peter's Basilica

  • Services of an English-speaking guide

  • Drinks (coffee or juice for children)

  • Headphones to hear the guide

  • An audio guide to St. Peter's Basilica

Price doesn’t include

  • Access to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

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Reviews

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patrick S
04/30/2017
we enjoyed the visit however we were surprised to pay additonnal fee for the speakers. It should be included in the defined price

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