Discover Vatican City’s treasures with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the line, explore masterpieces, and visit the papal tombs.
Discover Vatican City’s treasures with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the line, explore masterpieces, and visit the papal tombs.
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St. Peter’s Basilica - Start your adventure in St. Peter’s Square, where the magnificent architecture will leave you in awe. Experience Bernini’s masterful use of perspective as you discover the square’s two iconic spots, and admire the 2,500-year-old Egyptian obelisk, a true testament to history.
Then, enter the Basilica to explore its stunning…
- St. Peter’s Basilica - Start your adventure in St. Peter’s Square, where the magnificent architecture will leave you in awe. Experience Bernini’s masterful use of perspective as you discover the square’s two iconic spots, and admire the 2,500-year-old Egyptian obelisk, a true testament to history.
Then, enter the Basilica to explore its stunning artworks. Stroll across vibrant marble floors and be amazed by the expansive space, with ceilings richly decorated in gold. As you explore the key highlights, appreciate the grandeur of the Papal Altar beneath Bernini’s renowned Baldachin and stand before Michelangelo’s eternal masterpiece, La Pietà .
Conclude your tour with a visit to the Papal Grottoes—a vast crypt located three meters below the Basilica, directly under the great altar in the central nave. Here, you will see the final resting places of numerous popes and esteemed figures, adding a deep historical dimension to your visit.

- Guided tour with a licensed guide
- Headsets to hear the guide
- Guided tour with a licensed guide
- Headsets to hear the guide
- Gratuites/Tips
- Food and drink
- Dome access
- Skip the line
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Gratuites/Tips
- Food and drink
- Dome access
- Skip the line
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
Explore the Marvels of St. Peter’s Basilica with a Guided Tour
Embark on a journey through one of the globe’s most renowned landmarks with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, the spiritual core of Vatican City and a testament to Renaissance splendor.
The tour commences in St. Peter’s Square, where history welcomes you with the impressive Egyptian…
Explore the Marvels of St. Peter’s Basilica with a Guided Tour
Embark on a journey through one of the globe’s most renowned landmarks with a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, the spiritual core of Vatican City and a testament to Renaissance splendor.
The tour commences in St. Peter’s Square, where history welcomes you with the impressive Egyptian obelisk brought to Rome by Emperor Caligula.
Encircled by Bernini’s magnificent colonnade, the square prepares you for the breathtaking beauty that awaits.
Enter the Basilica — the largest church worldwide — and be awed by its magnificence. The guide will take you to the most significant highlights, from Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring dome to his exquisite Pietà , crafted when he was merely 24.
Stand beneath Bernini’s bronze Baldachin, which marks the location of St. Peter’s tomb, and discover the artistic brilliance and spiritual significance of each masterpiece.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Name on the ticket: All entrance tickets must be purchased in the name of the visitor. It is mandatory to ensure that the name entered during the booking process matches the visitor’s identification. Regardless of the purchaser, the ticket must be in the visitor’s name to be valid for entry.
- Invalid Tickets: If the name on the ticket does not match the identity of the visitor, the ticket will be considered invalid and cannot be used for entry.
- Liability: We do not accept any responsibility for any mistakes made during the booking process. If the visitor’s name is entered incorrectly, the ticket will be invalid and no refunds or corrections can be made.
- Security: Visitors must pass through airport-style security. The wait at the security checkpoint can last more than 30 minutes, depending on Vatican security.
- Children from 0 to 6 years free
- Skipping the line isn’t possible. All visitors must pass through a security check line like an airport. It might take 10-120 minutes during high season St. Peter’s Basilica is subject to unforeseen closures due to Vatican affairs. If this happens, the activity provider will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule. In the rare event the underground is closed, you will spend extra time in the basilica and St. Peter’s Square
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.