Vatican Tour: St. Peter's Basilica Wonders

Discover St. Peter’s Basilica and the Papal Tombs with an expert guide. Marvel at Renaissance art, Michelangelo’s ‘Pietà,’ and ancient frescoes.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - Step inside the Basilica to experience its magnificence. Marvel at the golden ceilings and the remarkable mosaics, which took 150 years to reconstruct. Accompany your knowledgeable guide through the celebrated works of Renaissance and Neoclassic art, including Michelangelo’s “Pietà.” Be amazed by the harmonious 30-meter-high…
What's Included
  • Headsets: Ensure clear communication for an immersive experience.
  • Guided Tour: Explore with a knowledgeable guide leading the way.
  • Official Guide Historian Expert: Learn from an accredited historian’s expertise.
  • Obelisk Viewing: Admire the ancient Egyptian Obelisk in the heart of the square.
  • St. Peter’s Square: Discover the grandeur of this…
What's Not Included
  • Dome climb cost 15 euro with elevator
  • Skip-the-line option
Additional Information

Join a fascinating journey that begins in St. Peter’s Square, where you can admire the architectural wonders that reveal themselves to your sight. Explore the optical effects created by the genius designer, Bernini. As you enter the Basilica, get ready to be amazed by its splendor. Observe the detailed mosaics that cover you, and learn why it took 150…

Location
Largo del Colonnato, 5
Largo del Colonnato
Upon reaching the designated meeting point, look for the tour coordinator holding a Red sign labeled "TIX & TOUR". It's crucial to have your voucher ready for check-in. If you encounter any difficulty locating the tour coordinator, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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William
Aug 5, 2025
Imperdible walk - Unforgettable walk, simply splendid, has to be seen when you come to Rome, from its outer view to when we enter the basilica there are simply no words that can be described. Simplesmente Maravilhosa.
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Zohrehs827
Jul 23, 2025
Great Vatican tour - Perfect, everything was great. Cool guide, knowledge and kind. I hope we come back soon to Italy, specially Rome. What a great city.
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Carol_f
May 28, 2025
Worth it! - Good for the price, got to skip a longer line. Alexander was good at keeping track of us in a crowed place. Interesting commentary.
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Horacio_g
May 10, 2025
GREAT Experience - The guide was well informed and she was GREAT with the group. She decided To explain what she considered the best Of the Chapel
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Jill_s
Jan 26, 2025
Eugene was great - Very good overview of the Vatican and its museums and the basilica. Knowledgeable guide, very personable and friendly. Great experience, and highly recommended
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Eddiemr2745vz
Nov 23, 2024
A wonderful experience - A wonderful and very exciting experience. A very complete tour with lots of information; our guide was Patricce and she was very narrative and very willing to answer questions or doubts. she was very attentive to the group and happy with our happy face.
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Backpacker561464
Oct 1, 2024
Incredible experience! Frederico was the best tour guide - We took the tour with Frederico. He was an incredible tour guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would highly recommend the tour and requesting him.
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Joshua_w
Jun 11, 2025
The tour was difficult... - The tour was difficult due to the hot weather, holiday weekend, and 2025 Jubilee year. The Basilica was extremely crowded and I think the tour guide did the best he could considering the circumstances. I know we kinda hurried along for some parts of his explanations because people were so hot. I don't blame him but it was difficult. Overall satisfied and would book again.
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Spiveyhood
Mar 23, 2025
Average at best - This was an average tour at best. The tour guide was late. She didn’t introduce herself and we felt rushed.
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Ilia_b
Mar 27, 2025
Tour was very... - Tour was very disorganized. It was supposed to be an English guide but the guide that showed up 1/2 hour late did not speak English and her friend was not a good translator. There was no warnings that there would be a big jubilee event that day. Did the line for 1.5 hours to get into the plaza and then had to leave without going into the basilica due to lack of time. No tour of catacombs. A total waste of money.
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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).