Vatican City Tour: Discover St. Peter's Basilica Art

Discover St. Peter’s Basilica with expert guides. Uncover history, art, and architecture in an intimate, engaging tour. Book your unforgettable experience now.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Square - Pause to admire the stunning view of St. Peter’s Square from inside the Basilica. Discover its history and importance as a gathering place for the faithful.
  • La Pieta - Experience Michelangelo’s renowned sculpture, the Pieta, and gain insights into the artist’s life and the emotional depth of this masterpiece from your…
What's Included
  • Tour guide with audio equipment to better hear your guide
What's Not Included
  • Ticket to climb the dome €10 per person, available for purchase at the Basilica
  • Food and Drink
  • Tips (Optional)
Additional Information

Join our knowledgeable guides who will breathe life into the sites with historical context, engaging stories, and fascinating details.
Your journey begins at the meeting point, where your guide provides a brief overview of Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica.
Explore the exterior of the Basilica, learning about its Renaissance design and symbolic…

Location
Via di Porta Cavalleggeri, 61
Via di Porta Cavalleggeri
Meet your guide at Via di Porta Cavalleggeri 61.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elizabethba9299yd
Jun 30, 2025
Excellent Guide - Excellent Guide, very knowledgeable. He was patient and lovely. He had time to excellently answer all our questions. He did an amazing job.
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Brock4588
Oct 27, 2024
Fun and exciting tourاصدقاء - Our guide made the tour really fun and interesting! Learning about the Renaissance design and Michelangelo’s life was great. The small group size allowed us to ask questions and feel connected to the place.
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Hudson4598
Oct 26, 2024
A wonderful tour - Such a wonderful tour! The guide gave us lots of cool details about the Basilica’s history and art. Walking through the huge bronze doors into the Nave and seeing all the amazing art was incredible.
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Koby4568
Oct 26, 2024
A special tour - This tour was so special! Our guide explained so much about the Basilica and its design. I loved seeing Bernini's Baldachin and Michelangelo's Pieta up close. The small group made it feel more personal.
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Sean4898
Oct 26, 2024
Amazing guide - The guide was amazing! They told great stories and gave interesting history about Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica. Walking inside and seeing the beautiful statues and mosaics was unforgettable, especially Michelangelo's Pieta!
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Christopher4459
Oct 24, 2024
A special tour - Our guide was knowledgeable and gave us fascinating insights into the history of the basilica, including details about its stunning architecture and the work of Michelangelo. We were a small group, so it felt very personal, and we could ask questions easily. Seeing the impressive dome up close was a highlight, and the guide explained how it was constructed, which made it even more special. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Rome!
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James4586
Oct 24, 2024
An amazing experience - We had an amazing experience on the Small Group Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica! The guide was very friendly and explained the significance of the artwork, especially the Pietà by Michelangelo. I also loved learning about the history of the Popes and how they contributed to the basilica over the centuries. The tour included a visit to the crypt where some Popes are buried, which added a deeper historical feel to the whole experience.
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Rory5584
Oct 20, 2024
A nice experience - We loved the small group guided tour. It was nice to walk around with a small group, and the guide was very helpful. The basilica is stunning, and the guide gave us great information.
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Zachary8885
Oct 20, 2024
Informative and enjoyable - This small group tour was really enjoyable. The guide was full of knowledge and made the tour fun. We explored the basilica without rushing, and the group was small, so it felt more relaxed.
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Mary
Jun 7, 2025
Never on a Wednesday morning. - We visited on a Wed at 11.30am. I would not recommend any visit before 13 00 on a Wed as this is Papel audience day. As a result, we had to "battle" through an enormous crowd in 35°C temp. We then had to endure a 45 min wait in the heat as the tour group was not allowed priority entry. Once inside, it was so packed that it was elbow to elbow to move around. As a Catholic, I woukd have loved the opportunity to pray in this divine location but was ushered out by security. A very disappointing visit in a Jubilee year.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).