Why choose this Rome tour ?
Enjoy a thorough guided experience in one of the most important sights in the world.
Choose either a private or a small-group tour and explore this art & architecture masterpiece with a passionate guide.
Make the most of your Rome adventure
What makes In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica & Square a unique experience ?
Start your tour in St. Peters Square and be fascinated by its architectural secrets. Discover the optical illusions as were thought by its designer, Bernini.
Enter the Basilica and be amazed by its magnificence. Marvel at the impressive mosaics all around you and see why it took 150 years to rebuild.
Walkthrough renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art with your expert guide. Stand in front of the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo’s “Pietà”.
Descend into the underground grottoes and see St. Peter’s tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
- Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter’s square and the security checks
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller
- Please note that this tour does not skip the line
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Tour in Italian
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Private Tour: This option is for a 60 minutes Private guided tour of St. Peters Square and Basilica in Italian - Private Tour in English
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Private Tour: This option is for a 60 minutes Private guided tour of St. Peters Square and Basilica in English - Shared Tour : Portuguese
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Portuguese tour: This option is for a 60-minute guided tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with up to 25 participants in Portuguese. - Private Tour in Spanish
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Private Tour: This option is for a 60 minutes Private guided tour of St. Peters Square and Basilica in Spanish - Shared Tour : English
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English tour: This option is for a 60-minute guided tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with up to 25 participants in English. - Shared Tour : Italian
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Italian tour: This option is for a 60-minute guided tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with up to 25 participants in Italian. - Shared Tour : German
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German tour: This option is for a 60-minute guided tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with up to 25 participants in German. - Shared Tour : French
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French tour: This option is for a 60-minute guided tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with up to 25 participants in French. - Private Tour in French
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Private Tour: This option is for a 60 minutes Private guided tour of St. Peters Square and Basilica in French - Private Tour in German
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Private Tour: This option is for a 60 minutes Private guided tour of St. Peters Square and Basilica in German - Shared Tour : Spanish
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Spanish tour: This option is for a 60-minute guided tour of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica with up to 25 participants in Spanish.
In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica & Square Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Professional art-historian guide
- Thorough guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Full on-site assistance
- Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
Not Included
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included
- This tour does not skip the line
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by TOURIKS.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 39 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.
– In order to complete check-in time, please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the activity starts
– The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter’s square and the security checks
– An appropriate dress code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
– Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square are not skippable and might take 15-120 minutes
– Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
– For environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own earphones (regular wired jack, no usb one, no bluetooth) and do not print your voucher. We will provide earphones in case you forget yours
– We suggest you bring your own refillable bottle as you can find drinkable-water fountains everywhere in Rome
– Please note that this tour does not skip the line
