In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square

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In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square

Price from
€25
Duration
1 h
Group size
Up to 14 travellers
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

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.

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

Not included

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

What you will do

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 min
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.
50 min

Meeting point

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.

Important information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller
Please note that this tour does not skip the line
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
Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica