St. Peter’s Basilica: Self-guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket)
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the most dynamic attractions of Rome with a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting background of St. Peter’s Basilica. Start your tour from the stunning St. Peter’s Square, outside the Basilica, and then continue to explore its interior and the mesmerizing decorations. Follow in the footsteps of erstwhile pilgrims to discover the holiest Cathedral of Christendom and let the beauty of its Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces unfold before your eyes! Before leaving this magnificent site, you will have the chance to explore the famed Vatican grottoes and admire the impressive tombs of more than a hundred popes, kings, and saints. This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the religious and visual power of St. Peter’s Basilica with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
Inclusions
What's included
- Αctivation link to access your audio tour
- Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English
What's not
- Entrance fee to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Entrance tickets to museums, archaeological sites, or churches are not included
Itinerary
Enjoy a grand beginning at the impressive Piazza to marvel at Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s imposing design. As you admire the colossal collonades and the Egyptian obelisk, you’ll learn about the fascinating background of the Basilica and its transformations through the centuries.
Michelangelo’s Pietà Throughout your walk, you’ll gaze in awe exquisite works of Renaissance art and architecture designed by Bramante, Giacomo Della Porta, and Maderno among many many others. One of the tour highlights will be, of course, the jewel of the Basilica, Michelangelo’s Pietà!
St. Peter's Statue: Discover the Medieval bronze statue of St. Peter, a truly remarkable work of art that has been kissed and touched by millions of pilgrims during the Basilica’s long and exciting history. St. Peter’s Baldachin: Standing below the enormous dome of the church you’ll marvel at the monumental canopy that marks St Peter’s tomb. As you examine Bernini’s impressive creation, you’ll gain valuable insights into its religious symbolism and detailed motifs. Vatican Grottoes Your tour ends inside the vast underground graveyard, which is home to the tombs of the rich, the famous and the holy! Discover the stories of the powerful kings, queens, popes, and saints that rest in peace in the famed Vatican Grottoes.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- There is no meeting point. The tour is designed to start at St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City). The tour ends at the Vatican Grottoes below St. Peter’s Basilica. The easiest way to get there is by Metro (station Ottaviano-S. Pietro).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 999 travellers
- Operated by
- Clio Muse Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please consider that admission fees for the St. Peter’s Basilica are not included.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (accessible through our app)
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
- You will receive an email from the local supplier with important audio instructions. on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
- Book per device to be used, not per participant
How it compares in Vatican City
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 244 experiences we list in Vatican City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 87 of 244.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Vatican City
Vatican City is a tiny independent state inside Rome, home of St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.
Vatican City is an independent state of less than half a square kilometre, enclosed by walls inside Rome on the west bank of the Tiber, and the smallest country in the world. It is the seat of the Catholic Church and the home of the pope. St Peter's Square, framed by Bernini's curving colonnades, leads to St Peter's Basilica, built over the traditional tomb of the apostle Peter, with Michelangelo's dome rising above and his Pietà inside.
Top-ranked sights in Vatican City: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica.
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