St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Begin your day with a guided tour in a small group and experience the world’s most iconic Basilica in the serene atmosphere of the early morning. Enjoy exclusive access to one of Vatican City’s most awe-inspiring landmarks before the crowds arrive. Meet your expert guide and embark on a captivating journey through St. Peter’s Basilica, its impressive Square, Michelangelo’s masterful Pietà, the towering Baldacchino, the intriguing papal grottoes, and much more. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating stories, snap stunning photos, and make unforgettable memories.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- chose with dome option to visit the Dome also
- Professional art historian guide
What's not
- Skip the line is not included
- This tour does not include entry to the Vatican Museums or Sistine Chapel.
Itinerary
Listen to the explanations on Bernini's colonnade and St. Peter's Square.
Join a knowledgeable guide for an unforgettable tour and uncover the breathtaking artworks housed within. Take in the grandeur of the majestic Baldacchino, marvel at Michelangelo’s exquisite Pietà, explore the mysterious papal grottoes, and discover countless other remarkable masterpieces along the way.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- You just have to reach the meeting point, Via del Mascherino, 20. You'll find our coordinator standing at this point wearing a blue/white jacket. Our coordinator will also be holding a blue flag that says "Once Upon A Time Tours". You just have to go up to them and they will check you in.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- eslam hamdy
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code: knees and shoulders covered since it's a Holy place.
- You can also use a scarf to be covered before entering the Basilica.
- It is mandatory to pass the security check equipped with a metal detector. This may require delays.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- Please select the right option for the Dome climb or no Dome climb option
- Possible Closures: St. Peter’s Basilica may close for Vatican events. If this happens, we will reschedule your visit as soon as possible
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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