Guided Tours

St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Name: St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour
Start: 2026-09-25T09:30:00
End: 2026-09-25T10:30:00
Location: Rome

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

4.2/5(4,015)

Sara L

Family

Verified booking

6 days ago

Our guide, Edoardo, fully met our expectations and went well beyond them. Friendly, engaging, and never boring, he managed to captivate us with interesting anecdotes and stories. You can clearly feel that he does his job with dedication, passion, and great enthusiasm. He is very knowledgeable and truly capable of conveying what he shares. Overall, the tour was very interesting and enjoyable. An experience we definitely recommend!

María G

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

Delighted with our guide named Julia, she was wonderful at explaining everything at every moment. A great professional and very kind. Truly fantastic, if I ever return to Rome, I would love to have the good fortune of having her accompany us as a guide on any other tour. Thank you for such a great time, even though we started the day in the rain...

Annie C

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Pierre, our guide, was exceptional in his role. Thanks to him, we saw the basilica through a different lens. Not just in its reality as it appears to us, but with a philosophical meaning. Wishing him all the best. Visit to the basilica on 09/20 at 1:00 PM.

Billiet D

Solo

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

We really enjoyed our visit to St. Peter's Basilica. Our guide spoke with great enthusiasm throughout the entire visit. He shared fun facts and tips, and gave us an expert yet not unnecessarily long explanation about everything. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Maria R

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The tour went great, it was very comprehensive, and Daniel was very attentive to us. He explained a lot of really interesting things in a very engaging way. We felt very comfortable and would definitely do it again. Thanks, Daniel!!

Mariangel M

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The experience was very good: the entry times, the explanations (our tour was in Spanish), the guide answered our questions, waited for us to take photos, and was very attentive to the group! It was great.

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
Sara L
Family
Verified booking
6 days ago
Our guide, Edoardo, fully met our expectations and went well beyond them. Friendly, engaging, and never boring, he managed to captivate us with interesting anecdotes and stories. You can clearly feel that he does his job with dedication, passion, and great enthusiasm. He is very knowledgeable and truly capable of conveying what he shares. Overall, the tour was very interesting and enjoyable. An experience we definitely recommend!
María G
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
Delighted with our guide named Julia, she was wonderful at explaining everything at every moment. A great professional and very kind. Truly fantastic, if I ever return to Rome, I would love to have the good fortune of having her accompany us as a guide on any other tour. Thank you for such a great time, even though we started the day in the rain...
Annie C
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Pierre, our guide, was exceptional in his role. Thanks to him, we saw the basilica through a different lens. Not just in its reality as it appears to us, but with a philosophical meaning. Wishing him all the best. Visit to the basilica on 09/20 at 1:00 PM.
Billiet D
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
We really enjoyed our visit to St. Peter's Basilica. Our guide spoke with great enthusiasm throughout the entire visit. He shared fun facts and tips, and gave us an expert yet not unnecessarily long explanation about everything. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Ashok R
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Ambra was amazing. We were a large family with some older people that slowed us down and she was very patient helped out where she could and most importantly had a ton of knowledge. So glad she was our tour guide for this visit

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 shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.