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In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square

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From $27.35

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 1 hour
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

When you visit Vatican City, learn more about St. Peter’s Basilica and the sweeping St. Peter’s Square with a guide. Choose between a private or a small-group tour when you book, then hear the history behind these two impressive Vatican sites. The basilica is often busy, so you’ll use headsets to make sure you catch all the commentary as you explore.
  • Organize your visit in advance, for a calmer Vatican experience
  • Learn about Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his famed architecture
  • Hear the history behind the art and statues of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Keep good hygiene in mind with use of a sterilized headset

What's Included

  • Professional art-historian guide
  • Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
  • Full on-site assistance
  • 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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

    Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato, 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the starting time. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square.

End point

  • Saint Peter's Square
    Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

What To Expect

St. Peter's Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • Please note that this tour does not skip the line
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great experience
trandolph73, Apr 2024
We had a beautiful day at the basilica well pleased with what I got tour was just enough without being too much
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are so glad you enjoyed this experience with us and hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome :)
Great
Diana_M, Mar 2024
It was a great tour. Guide was very informative and knowledgeable. The attention and guidance was first class
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback! We hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome :)
Not recommendable
CarmenEscriva, Jan 2024
It was not very good. You have to do a huge line to enter the basilica. You loose lot of time organizing the group that could be use to reduce line time.We thought we didint have tondo lune and we left
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hello, We apologize for any inconvenience caused by queuing in the non-skippable security line for a long time which is beyond our control. However, we need to point out that we NEVER advertised the tour as "skip the line" and we clearly highlight the waiting time before booking the tour in our tour description under the section (Important Information): (“Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15 to 90 minutes.”) Please feel free to contact us at info@touriks.com if you would like to discuss your issue further. Thank you
Great Tour, worth the extra for a private guide!
Mabel_C, Nov 2023
Tom was our guide, he was great! Was British so had no problem understanding him, which is a plus! He was a wealth of information and had personal stories he shared of meeting the Pope!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are glad you enjoyed this experience with us :)
Excellent tour
JACOBA_I, Nov 2023
Nabil was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide, highly recommend! Great mix of information for a family with teens.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your feedback! We hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome :)
Amazing! Love Nabil
Anaelys_C, Nov 2023
Nabil had a great sense of humor. We enjoyed the tour, entertaining and informative! Appreciate his effort in educating as much as possible through the security line as well. It helped the line go by fast.
Didn’t get to go on the tour.
Sylvia_P, Oct 2023
I made an error on my reservation and it was for yesterday. So we didn’t get to go on the tour. I asked if we could’ve been added for today and I as told no. Since I am a good repeat customer, I am hoping for a refund.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for reviewing us. We are sorry you couldn't attend the tour. We understand how upsetting it is, and we sincerely share your disappointment. However, we would like clarify that unfortunately we were unable to reschedule or refund your tickets as we had already reserved your spots. Doing so would have cost us the entire amount paid. Thank you for understanding
Fue una tarde estupenda y la guía maravilloss
MaraRosario_M, Apr 2024
La impresion que causa la iglesia de San Pedro, es enorme y está totalmente decorada. El descubrimiento de las teselas que constituyen los cuadros impresiona. Realmente es magnífica
Bellissima vista con una bravissima guida.
Giuliano_C, Jan 2024
Francesca e' stata la prima persona che mi ha fatto desiderare di tornare a studiare storia. La sua passione, il suo entusiasmo, la sua allegria sono state contagiose e stimolanti. Brava brava brava
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Grazie mille! Siamo molto felici che questa esperienza le sia piaciuta! Speriamo di vederci di nuovo in uno dei nostri tour a Roma :)
Visite Basilique Rome
Farid_R, Nov 2023
réservations facile guide ok lieu de rv ok tout est très bien organisé. réservation sur site facile et confirmation immédiate
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Merci d'avoir partagé votre avis! — Nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié cette expérience :)
Cumplidas las espectativas
Francisco_V, Oct 2023
La entrada a San Pedro fue espectacular. No así la espera en el exterior, bajo el calor y sin sombra. La Piedad de Miguel Ángel es maravillosa.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Muchísimas gracias! — Esperamos de verte nuevamente en uno de nuestros tours en Roma :)
Asombro y admiración ante la grandiosidad de la basílica de San Pedro
David_D, Sep 2023
Un edificio que rebosa historia y magnificencia, las explicaciones de la guía, Valentina L., todo un lujo, desde la columnata de Bernini, las puertas de la basílica, la Piedad, las naves y mosaicos, el baldaquino y la cátedra de San Pedro, muy amena. Sin la guía la visita no habría sido lo mismo. Lo recomiendo.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Muchísimas gracias! — Esperamos de verte nuevamente en uno de nuestros tours en Roma :)
Visite plus qu’intéressante de la basilique
Danielle_B, Oct 2022
La compétence de la guide , ses connaissances et sa façon de les communiquer . Avions déjà visité la Basilique mais sans guide , cette visite guidée a été extra , tellement intéressante.

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