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St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

About this experience

This is an intimate and extensive St. Peter's Basilica tour, for anyone of great interest of architecture, religion and churches.

The tour includes
St Peters Square & St Peters Bailica

All our groups are 20 people or less and your expert guide will take you around.

This will be the highlight of your vacation!

Suitable for all ages

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr

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St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Expert tourguide
  • Headsets

Not included

  • Tips

Itinerary and highlights

Your St. Peter's Basilica tour starts early in the morning or lunch hour with a stroll around St. Peters Square and an introduction to the Swiss Guard.
This is an intimate and extensive tour for clients who loves art, architecture and amazing churches.
This will be the highlight of your vacation.

Time for the dome! We take the elevator ride to the first level, from there its 281 steps up to the top of the dome.
From the top you'll see the most incredible views over St. Peter's Square and across the Tiber river to the ancient part of Rome

You will see St. Peter's Baldachin its a large Baroque sculpted bronze canopy.
The Baldachin is at the center of the crossing, and directly under the dome of the basilica. Designed by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini. It was built to mark, in a monumental way, the place of St. Peter's tomb underneath.
Under the canopy is the high altar of the basilica

The Pieta is a work of Renaissance sculpture by Michelangelo.
The sculpture is made in Carrara marble its situated in the first chapel on the north side of after the entrance of the basilica.
This work of art is the body of Jesus on the lap of his mother Mary after the Crucifixion.
It's the only piece Michelangelo ever signed

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • 7 HILLS TOURS

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 7–12; Youth tickets: age 13–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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