Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with priority access - Rome

Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with priority access - Rome

Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Visit Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
Privileged access
Discovery of Michelangelo's Pietà
Commentary by an expert art and history guide

Essential information *

Immediate confirmation

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes

Languages

English

Starting time
9:30 AM , 11:30 AM , 2:30 PM

Description

Discover the artistic and religious treasures of St. Peter's Basilica with an expert guide!

You'll meet your guide in the Piazza della Città Leonina, right next to the Vatican. You'll enjoy priority access for quick entry into one of Christianity's most iconic landmarks.

On this guided tour, you'll explore the majestic interior of St. Peter's Basilica, the spiritual seat of the Catholic Church and current residence of Pope Leo XIV. You'll admire masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's baldachin and sumptuous mosaics. Your guide will tell you about their history, their religious symbolism and their importance in the history of art.

You'll be provided with headphones to hear the guide's commentary clearly, even in the busiest spaces.

The tour, lasting around 1h30 to 2h, will take place in groups of 20 to 25 participants maximum. Once it's over, you'll be free to continue exploring the interior of the basilica at your own pace.

Meeting point

Options

During reservation, please choose one of the following options:

Basic: Guided visit the the cupola + free time in the basilica

All-in-one: Guided visit to the basilica, crypts, and cupola

Important information

  • Availability: Monday to Saturday (except in exceptional cases, including papal audience on Wednesday morning)
  • Starting point: Piazza della Città Leonina, Rome
  • Duration: approximately 1h30 to 2h
  • Maximum group capacity for guided tours is 25 people
  • This activity is not accessible to people with reduced mobility
  • Please have your shoulders and knees covered for the Basilica and dome tour
  • You will be asked to show ID for each participant at the Basilica entrance

Included

  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica in English
  • Priority entrance
  • The services of a professional guide
  • Audio equipment to follow the commentary

Not included

  • Access to the dome
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • All other extras

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