It is the most recognizable building in Vatican City. Its 2.3-hectare dome is a prominent feature of the skyline of Rome. In Catholic and Christian traditions, it is regarded as one of the holiest sites. Its titular, St. Peter, who served as the leader of the twelve Apostles of Jesus, the first Bishop of Antioch, and eventually the first Bishop of Rome, making him the first Pope, is traditionally buried there. The construction of the basilica took place from April 18, 1506, and 1615. Ultimately, on November 18, 1626, Pope Urban gave the Basilica a ceremonial dedication.
St. Peter's Basilica is not the most important of Rome's major basilicas, nor is it the Pope's formal residence. The Pope'...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Direct Entry to St. Peters Basilica
Digital Audio Guide
skip-the-line access to St, Peter's Basilica
Best Audio Service
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Vatican Museum and Sistine chapel
Meeting Points
Departure
Viale Giulio Cesare, 199
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Return
Saint Peter's Square
This tour will end at the Piazza San Pietro, 00120
Vatican city: St. Peter's Basilica Priority Entry, Audio Guide
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It is the most recognizable building in Vatican City. Its 2.3-hectare dome is a prominent feature of the skyline of Rome. In Catholic and Christian traditions, it is regarded as one of the holiest sites. Its titular, St. Peter, who served as the leader of the twelve Apostles of Jesus, the first Bishop of Antioch, and eventually the first Bishop of Rome, making him the first Pope, is traditionally buried there. The construction of the basilica took place from April 18, 1506, and 1615. Ultimately, on November 18, 1626, Pope Urban gave the Basilica a ceremonial dedication.
St. Peter's Basilica is not the most important of Rome's major basilicas, nor is it the Pope's formal residence. The Pope'...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Direct Entry to St. Peters Basilica
Digital Audio Guide
skip-the-line access to St, Peter's Basilica
Best Audio Service
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Vatican Museum and Sistine chapel
Meeting Points
Departure
Viale Giulio Cesare, 199
We will send your tickets on your email or whatsapp number.
Return
Saint Peter's Square
This tour will end at the Piazza San Pietro, 00120
Itinerary
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St. Peter's Basilica
The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter, also called Saint Peter's Basilica, is located in Vatican City, an independent microstate inside Rome, Italy. It is a High Renaissance Italian basilica. Pope Nicholas and Pope Julius first envisioned it in the fifteenth century as a replacement for the dilapidated Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was built by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great in the fourth century. The present basilica was completed on November 18, 1626, having begun construction on April 18, 1506.
St. Peter's Basilica is also a papal basilica. St. Peter's Basilica has priority over all other minor basilicas in the globe due to its status as a major basilica.
