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In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square
(58) Reviews
Vatican City
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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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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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Enjoy a thorough guided experience in one of the most important sights in the world. Choose either a private or a small-group tour and explore this art & architecture masterpiece with a passionate guide.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event that certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional art-historian guide
Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Full on-site assistance
Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included
This tour does not skip the line
Meeting Points
Departure
Largo del Colonnato, 5
Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato, 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the starting time. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square.
Return
Saint Peter's Square
In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square
(58) Reviews
Vatican City
About
Enjoy a thorough guided experience in one of the most important sights in the world. Choose either a private or a small-group tour and explore this art & architecture masterpiece with a passionate guide.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event that certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional art-historian guide
Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Full on-site assistance
Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included
This tour does not skip the line
Meeting Points
Departure
Largo del Colonnato, 5
Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato, 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the starting time. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square.
Return
Saint Peter's Square
Itinerary
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St. Peter's Square
Start your tour in St. Peters Square and be fascinated by its architectural secrets. Discover the optical illusions as were thought by its designer, Bernini.
10 minutes
2
St. Peter's Basilica
Enter the Basilica and be amazed by its magnificence. Marvel at the impressive mosaics all around you and see why it took 150 years to rebuild.
Walkthrough renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art with your expert guide. Stand in front of the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà".
Descend into the underground grottoes and see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.
