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St Peter Basilica Guided Tour with Priority Access
(8) Reviews
Vatican City
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Embark on an exclusive 2-hour guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica—a journey through centuries of art, faith, and history. Begin in the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Square, where Bernini’s masterful design, with its embracing colonnades and central obelisk, sets the stage for an immersive experience.
Transition from the vibrant public space into the sacred interior, as your licensed guide unveils the basilica’s layered history—from its Renaissance rebirth to Baroque embellishments. Marvel at Bernini’s Baldacchino, a monumental bronze canopy that crowns the high altar with twisting columns and intricate reliefs, symbolizing divine aspiration and papal authority.
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Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Headsets to listen to the guide clearly
Reserved Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Dome Ticket ( unless option is selected )
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza della Città Leonina
Your guide will meet you in front of Café Leonina, located in Piazza della Città Leonina, holding a light blue flag with our company name written on it.
Return
Saint Peter's Square
Itinerary
1
St. Peter's Square
Your tour begins with priority entrance from St. Peter's Square. After passing through the security check, your expert guide will introduce you to fascinating historical insights and fun facts about St. Peter's Square, including the magnificent colonnades that surround it.
30 minutes
2
St. Peter's Basilica
Upon entering St. Peter's Basilica, you will encounter Michelangelo’s breathtaking masterpiece, La Pietà. Your tour will then proceed along the central nave, where your guide will highlight the stunning architectural and artistic details that adorn the Basilica. Learn fascinating insights about Bernini’s grand Baldacchino, and conclude your visit with a discovery of the Papal tombs beneath the church.
St Peter Basilica Guided Tour with Priority Access
(8) Reviews
Vatican City
About
Embark on an exclusive 2-hour guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica—a journey through centuries of art, faith, and history. Begin in the awe-inspiring St. Peter’s Square, where Bernini’s masterful design, with its embracing colonnades and central obelisk, sets the stage for an immersive experience.
Transition from the vibrant public space into the sacred interior, as your licensed guide unveils the basilica’s layered history—from its Renaissance rebirth to Baroque embellishments. Marvel at Bernini’s Baldacchino, a monumental bronze canopy that crowns the high altar with twisting columns and intricate reliefs, symbolizing divine aspiration and papal authority.
Next, experience the poignant be...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Headsets to listen to the guide clearly
Reserved Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Dome Ticket ( unless option is selected )
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza della Città Leonina
Your guide will meet you in front of Café Leonina, located in Piazza della Città Leonina, holding a light blue flag with our company name written on it.
