Guided Tours

St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Name: St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Start: 2025-05-02T08:30:00
End: 2025-05-02T10:30:00
Location: Rome

Tour guide leading a group of tourists towards the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica on a sunny day in Vatican City

Tour guide leading a group of tourists towards St. Peter’s Basilica under a clear blue sky

St. Peter's Basilica interior with visitors on a guided tour in Vatican City.

Chair of Saint Peter inside St. Peter's Basilica, Rome, with ornate bronze sculpture and stained glass window.

Duration

1 hr

Guided tour

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Explore the largest church in the world and discover what makes St. Peter's Basilica a Renaissance masterpiece.

Explore St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour and discover its stunning architecture, rich history, and the artistry of Michelangelo's dome.

Check out stunning works of art and architecture by Bernini, Donato Bramante, and Carlo Maderno, and learn about them from your expert guide.

After the tour comes to an end, you can pay homage to Pope John Paul II at his tomb and learn about the iconic chair of St. Peter.

Enjoy the guided experience in a language of your choice with tours available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.

Fun fact: St. Peter's Basilica took more than 100 years to build.

Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, French, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide

Assistance at meeting point

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Chinyelu
Apr, 2025Verified booking
4/5
Good, a little disorganized and a lot of wasted time. But it was good. I went off on my own to explore, because the history can be googled or read in the library, most people already read and heard, then come to SEE it . Tour guide needs to focus on getting people inside, taking them to various biblical status, and areas, for pictures. This is not a history class, we only had 1-2hrs , but our tour guide spent 40 mins telling us stories and history outside and on the door way, While I applaud her of her knowledge, however this is not a history class, 6 of us had other tours scheduled right afterwards, so we left the tour midway to explore the Basilica on our own, including the Tomb areas underneath.
Therese
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
I had an incredible experience on the St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour. Our guide was absolutely amazing and extremely knowledgeable about the rich history and architecture of the basilica. I walked away with a much deeper appreciation and understanding of this iconic site. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Vatican!
Judith
Mar, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Brigida was a fabulous guide, we learnt such a lot & loved the whole experience. I highly recommend this tour and this company.
Gorez
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Une viste intelligemment menée (1H, 1H30) par Fausta, guide italienne francophone, érudite et accessible. Un parcours de visite agréable, amenant à des détails méconnus.
Andrea
Feb, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The tour was great! thank you very much, everything was explained... with a lot of knowledge and background!

Intriguing artworks

At St. Peter's Basilica, you will find a dedicated desk where you can show your voucher. Inside, check out masterpieces of Renaissance art such as Michelangelo's Pieta, the giant bronze canopy of St. Peter’s Baldachin, the Chair of St. Peter, and others. Learn about hundreds of points of interest, local attractions, and hidden gems from local experts.

Explore with an official guide

Along the way, your guide will provide insights into the history and symbolism of the artwork and architecture, helping you to understand the significance of what you're seeing. You may also have the opportunity to climb to the top of the dome, which offers breathtaking views of Vatican City and the surrounding area.

What's not allowed

Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.

Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The right semicircle of Saint Peter’s Square is equipped with ramp access into the Basilica. For any special requirements, contact accoglienza@fsp.va in advance.

Sign language guided tours are available at the Basilica. This service must be booked at least 48 hours in advance at the following email address: visiteguidate@fsp.va.

Additional information

Expect a long wait at security, especially during peak times. Patience is key, it could take up to 2 hours!

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.