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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: 13:30 - 18:00
Duration: 1h
Max group size: 20
Wheelchair accessible
Live guide: English, French, Italian, Spanish
Provider: Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi
Registered address: via della Pigna 13/a, 00186, Rome, IT
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Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Assistance at the meeting point
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 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
Sunday 13:30 - 18:00
Monday 07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 13:30 - 18:00
Thursday 07:00 - 19:00
Friday 07:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
  • 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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Anonymous
01 Sep 2024
Excellent
Guida esperta ed eccellente. Ha saputo coinvolgere i ragazzi che sono rimasti interessati tutto il tempo. La guida è indispensabile x conoscere la storia della basilica. Il tempo di 1 ora è stato...
Guida esperta ed eccellente. Ha saputo coinvolgere i ragazzi che sono rimasti interessati tutto il tempo. La guida è indispensabile x conoscere la storia della basilica. Il tempo di 1 ora è stato adeguato. Soddisfatta.
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
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Antonio Manuel,  Spain Spain
31 Aug 2024
Excellent
La guía hizo gala de una gran profesionalidad y la visita fue muy amena y enriquecedora. Muy recomendable.
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
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Marc,  Italy Italy
12 Jul 2024
Excellent
Un guide remarquable de clarté, se mettant à la portée de nos connaissances dans ce domaine du catholicisme.
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica

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