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Explore the largest church in the world and discover what makes St. Peter's Basilica a Renaissance masterpiece.
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Explore St. Peter's Basilica on a guided tour and discover its stunning architecture, rich history, and the artistry of Michelangelo's dome.
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Check out stunning works of art and architecture by Bernini, Donato Bramante, and Carlo Maderno, and learn about them from your expert guide.
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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.
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Enjoy the guided experience in a language of your choice with tours available in English, French, Spanish, and Italian.
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Fun fact: St. Peter's Basilica took more than 100 years to build.
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Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with skip-the-line entry
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Expert English, French, Italian or Spanish-speaking guide
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Assistance at meeting point
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, France, Spain and over 62 countries have loved this experience
Andrea
Jun, 2025Verified booking
The guide, Edward, who was very knowledgeable and personable, was able to engage the group in the tour, giving comprehensive and easy-to-understand explanations even for children.
Petra
May, 2025Verified booking
We took the tour in a small group. The starting point was easy to find. Our guide JAD was attentive to our needs, and we appreciated his explanations.
Chinyelu
Apr, 2025Verified booking
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
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
Brigida was a fabulous guide, we learnt such a lot & loved the whole experience. I highly recommend this tour and this company.
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
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Strict dress code: knees and shoulders must be covered for all guests.
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Mobile phones must remain on silent mode inside the Basilica.
Accessibility
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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.
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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!
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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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.
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