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St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

From € 92

  • 2.30 Hours 2.30 Hours
  • Private tours Private tours

Discover St. Peter's Basilica on a private tour with a dedicated expert guide. A tailor-made experience in the heart of Vatican City

Highlights

  • Explore St. Peter's Basilica with an expert guide dedicated exclusively to you
  • Admire the most iconic works of art, from Michelangelo's Pietà to Bernini's Baldachin
  • Enjoy a tailor-made experience, with pace and timing tailored to your needs
  • Immerse yourself in the history and spirituality of the heart of Vatican City

Tour description

Step into the heart of Vatican City with an expert guide entirely dedicated to you!
At the meeting point, your guide will begin the tour by introducing you to the extraordinary St. Peter's Square, where Bernini's sweeping colonnades, made up of 284 columns and 88 pillars, embrace visitors as if welcoming them into the heart of Christianity, while at the centre an ancient Egyptian obelisk has kept watch over the square for over two thousand years.

Your first stop will be the Vatican Grottoes, home to the tomb of Pope Benedict XVI, located in the very place where Pope John Paul II was initially buried before being moved to the Chapel of St. Sebastian following his beatification. Here you'll also discover the tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul.

The highlight of your tour will be entering St. Peter's Basilica, where you'll be left in awe by the grandeur of Michelangelo's dome, the refined mosaics that look just like frescoes, and the magnificent Baldachin by Bernini, one of the greatest masterpieces of Baroque art. You'll then move on to the imposing Monument to Pope Alexander VII, with its symbolic figure of Death holding an hourglass, before admiring the deeply moving Pietà by Michelangelo, where emotion is carved into every curve of the marble.

Explore the details that fascinate you most and let yourself be guided on an extraordinary journey through faith, art and history. Don't miss this unforgettable experience!

Included

  • Private expert guide
  • Priority access ticket to the St. Peter Basilica
  • Earphones to follow your guide's commentary throughout the tour

Not included

  • St. Peter's Basilica Dome
  • Gratuities
  • Meals
  • Anything not expressly mentioned in the "What's included" section

General information

  • Private and exclusive tour
  • Instant booking confirmation
  • Tours are not available on Wednesdays or on Sundays
  • If booking for a university or school group, please specify this in the notes field
  • To access places of worship, it is recommended to wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees
  • Large luggage is not permitted
  • E-voucher on smartphone
  • Tour time may vary depending on entrance ticket availability
  • The tour is wheelchair accessible, but this must be indicated at the time of booking. In this case, the itinerary may be subject to slight changes to accommodate your needs
  • Pushchairs cannot be left in the cloakroom, but may be brought in folded and opened when needed
  • You will pass through an entrance and security checks; therefore, on busy days, it may take longer to enter the Basilica
  • In the event of long queues or unexpected closures due to the Holy See, the tour may be subject to changes

When to book

You can book up to 5 days before the tour date. Book as early as possible to ensure availability.

Meeting point

The meeting point is located just a few meters from St. Peter's Square and will be specified in your confirmation voucher.

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