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Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour BY Vatican Official Tour Guides
Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour BY Vatican Official Tour Guides
Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour BY Vatican Official Tour Guides
Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour BY Vatican Official Tour Guides
Saint Peter’s Basilica Tour BY Vatican Official Tour Guides

St Peter’s Basilica Tour with Official Vatican Guides

By 7 Stars Tours
Price is $72 per adult
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Features
  • 1h 40m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the wonders of St. Peter’s Basilica with an expert-guided tour. Uncover the secrets behind Michelangelo’s Pietà and other masterpieces. Enjoy exclusive dome access for breathtaking panoramic views of Vatican City and Rome. Explore the Vatican Grottoes, the final resting place of popes and saints, and hear their fascinating stories. Stand beneath stunning frescoed ceilings, admire intricate mosaics, and soak in the serene beauty of this sacred space.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, art lovers, and spiritual seekers, this tour offers a unique connection to one of the world’s most treasured landmarks. Our small-group experiences ensure a personal and immersive journey. With expert guides and exclusive access, you’ll leave with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation of this magnificent basilica.

Activity location

  • St. Peter's Square
    • Piazza San Pietro,
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Via del Mascherino, 24
    • 24 Via del Mascherino
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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St Peter’s Basilica Tour with Official Vatican Guides
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 40 minutes1h 40m
    1h 40m
  • English
Starting time: 1:00pm
Price details
$72.30 x 1 Adult$72.30
Total
Price is $72.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSecurity checks line is must almost 30 minutes. It is a holy place for all thus security checks up
  • What's includedWhat's includedCHILD FROM 1 TO 7 YEARS ARE FREE
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive Guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedHeadsets will be available for all visitors
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGardens tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCatacomb
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSistine Chapel
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSkip -the -line

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • PEOPLE HEVY SICKNESS ARE NOT WELCOME

Activity itinerary

St. Peter's Square
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
St. Peter’s Square • Designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the square features a stunning colonnade, an Egyptian obelisk at the center, and a remarkable open-air atmosphere for gatherings and ceremonies.
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The Dome (Cupola) • Designed by Michelangelo, the dome offers breathtaking views of Vatican City and Rome. Visitors can climb to the top for a panoramic experience.
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The Pietà • Michelangelo’s masterpiece sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion. It is one of the most revered artworks in the basilica.
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The Baldachin (Baldacchino) • A monumental bronze canopy over the high altar, designed by Bernini, located directly above the tomb of St. Peter.
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The Chair of St. Peter (Cathedra Petri) • An ornate throne enclosed in a bronze sculpture designed by Bernini, symbolizing the teaching authority of the pope.
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The Vatican Grottoes • Located beneath the basilica, these grottoes house the tombs of many popes and important religious figur
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The Nave and Interior • The basilica’s vast interior is adorned with intricate mosaics, statues, and marble detailing, showcasing the height of Renaissance and Baroque artistry.
St. Peter's Basilica
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
The Papal Altar and St. Peter’s Tomb • Beneath the basilica lies the traditional burial site of St. Peter, one of Jesus’ apostles and the first pope. This is a major pilgrimage site.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt. Peter's Square
    • Piazza San Pietro,
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVia del Mascherino, 24
    • 24 Via del Mascherino
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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