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St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour

Visit Saint Peter's Basilica accompained by an official guide!

St. Peter's Basilica
Open today: 07:00 - 18:00

  1. Duration: 1h

  2. Max group size: 20

  3. Wheelchair accessible

  4. Live guide: English, French, Italian, Spanish

Registered address: via della Pigna 13/a, 00186, Rome, IT
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Included

  • Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Assistance at the meeting point

Not included

  • Access to the Dome
  • Access to the Papal Grottes
  • Skip-the-line entrance

Meeting point

Piazza San Pietro, 00120, Rome
  • The meeting point is at the desk located under the portico of St. Peter's Basilica, after the security checks
  • Please be there at least 15 minutes before the booked time
  • It will be sufficient to show your reservation to the Basilica staff
  • SECURITY CONTROLS TO ACCESS THE BASILICA MAY BE LONG (ABOUT 30/40 MINUTES TILL 2 HOURS). PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY SO AS NOT TO MISS YOUR APPOINTMENT
  • To access St. Peter's Basilica, please consider that from June to the end of August there could be long lines and the waiting time could be up to 30 minutes

Take a guided tour of Saint Peter's Basilica with an official guide and admire one of the most architecturally stunning buildings in the world! From the awe-inspiring facade to the towering columns adorned with intricate carvings and marble balustrades, you'll learn the incredible history contained within the sacred walls of the world's biggest church!

Marvel at the soaring ceilings, decorated with a dazzling array of frescoes and stucco work and topped by an enormous dome, and see countless works of Renaissance art and statues lining the walls. The official tour guide will provide a detailed overview of the church's history and explain the significance of each artwork and opulent detail.

You'll also explore the crypts and chapels that are located beneath the basilica. This is where you find the tombs of past popes, along with the tombs of other important figures of the Catholic Church. This is where you'll find Michelangelo’s iconic Pietà sculpture.

St. Peter's Basilica

Monday
07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
13:30 - 18:00
Thursday
07:00 - 18:00
Friday
07:00 - 18:00
Saturday
07:00 - 18:00
Sunday
13:30 - 18:00
  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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