Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with a guided tour and discover one of the world’s most iconic churches. Skip the line and uncover masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Pietà. Learn the rich history, art, and spirituality beh

A guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica offers one of the most enriching experiences in Rome, allowing visitors to uncover the deep religious, historical, and artistic significance of this extraordinary landmark.
Situated in the heart of Vatican City, the Basilica stands as a towering symbol of Christianity and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. With the help of an expert guide, Explore the profound religious and artistic significance of St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour through Vatican City.
This experience begins in St. Peter's Square, where your expert guide reveals the symbolism behind Bernini's colonnades and the ancient obelisk. Inside the basilica, marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's Baldachin while gaining insights into their historical context and artistic techniques.
This tour is perfect for travelers interested in history, faith and art offering a deep dive into one of the world's largest churches, rich with stories of its construction and significance.

Please note

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation nearby

Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Meeting time is inside the Bar "Ottagono" witch is in the center of the Piazza 40 min before the tour starts. Id document is obligatory! Vatican city has a strict dress code, knees and sholders must be covered!

What to bring

- Since June 2024 it is mandatory for all bookings to contain truthful information about the identity of each customer, as on ID document. Accordiing to the article art 76 DPR445/2000, in case it is determined that the identity or any other information does not match the ID document, we are obliged to raport (under penalty) false representation to the police and the acess into the Vatican State will not be allowed.

- Due to the long security lines the meeting time can be anticipated/posticipated to insure Your fastest entry to the Vatican state but security lines are obligatory and cannot be avoided as Vatican is a separate state and Rome Tour is not responsible for the managing of the entry.