Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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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Discover the wonders of St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour that combines history, art, and breathtaking views. Meet your guide in St. Peter's Square and enjoy a seamless start as you are escorted to the Basilica.
Inside, admire world-famous masterpieces such as Michelangelo's *Pietà* and Bernini's magnificent Baldachin, the bronze canopy standing above the Papal Altar and the traditional tomb of St. Peter. With personal radios and headsets, you'll hear every fascinating story and detail clearly throughout the tour.
Continue your experience with access to the iconic Dome, choosing between an elevator-assisted ascent or the full staircase climb. At the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic vie...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
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Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Digital Audio guide through smartphone
Entry Ticket to the St peters basilica.
Entry to the Underground tombs
Entry Ticket to the Dome with Stairs or Elevator. (Depends on selected option)
Live guide
Headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
St. Peter's Square
Return
Vatican Basilica Audio Tour With Dome
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Vatican City
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Discover the wonders of St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour that combines history, art, and breathtaking views. Meet your guide in St. Peter's Square and enjoy a seamless start as you are escorted to the Basilica.
Inside, admire world-famous masterpieces such as Michelangelo's *Pietà* and Bernini's magnificent Baldachin, the bronze canopy standing above the Papal Altar and the traditional tomb of St. Peter. With personal radios and headsets, you'll hear every fascinating story and detail clearly throughout the tour.
Continue your experience with access to the iconic Dome, choosing between an elevator-assisted ascent or the full staircase climb. At the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic vie...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Avoid Queues
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Digital Audio guide through smartphone
Entry Ticket to the St peters basilica.
Entry to the Underground tombs
Entry Ticket to the Dome with Stairs or Elevator. (Depends on selected option)
Explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica with a flexible audio-guided experience designed for independent travelers. Your journey begins with hosted assistance at the meeting point, where our staff will welcome you and accompany you to the Basilica entrance for a smooth and stress-free start
20 minutes
2
Fontane di Piazza San Pietro
Explore the magnificence of St. Peter’s Basilica with a flexible audio-guided experience designed for independent travelers. Your journey begins with hosted assistance at the meeting point, and directly enter to the square with two historically significant fountains and obelisk at the centre of the square.
10 minutes
3
St. Peter's Basilica
Explore the world's largest church at your own pace with a comprehensive audio guide, unveiling the stories behind masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's spectacular Baldachin, the bronze canopy towering above the Papal Altar and the traditional resting place of St. Peter.
10 minutes
4
La Pieta
Michelangelo's Pietà is one of the most celebrated masterpieces of the Renaissance, depicting the Virgin Mary holding the body of Christ with extraordinary beauty, emotion, and artistic precision.
10 minutes
5
Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini
Standing nearly 30 meters high above the Papal Altar, Bernini's magnificent bronze Baldachin is a masterpiece of Baroque art and marks the sacred site traditionally believed to be the tomb of St. Peter.
10 minutes
6
Vatican Grottoes
Continue your journey through the Vatican underground corridor, discovering hidden spaces that reveal the Basilica's fascinating past.
20 minutes
7
Climb to the top of St. Peter's Dome for spectacular panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome. Admire the Basilica's impressive interior from above before reaching one of the city's most breathtaking viewpoints.
