Highlights
- Join a Papal audience on a trip through vatican sate See St. Peter’s Square
- Admire the ornate decorations and famous artworks like Bernini's baldachin
- See Michelangelo's iconic Pietà, a key work of Italian Renaissance sculpture
- Head underground to see the final resting place of St. Peter and other graves, and St. John and see the Holy Doors
- climb to the top of the Basilica's dome
Description
Papal audience on a trip through vatican sate See St. Peter’s Square and
Explore one of the holiest sites of Christianity and Catholic tradition, St. Peter's Basilica, Admire artwork like St. Peter's Baldachin by Bernini and go below the Basilica to uncover St. Peter's final resting place.
Meet your guide in the meeting point and set out to see the largest church in the world. Gaze at colorful marble, intricate mosaic, and the bronze canopy built by the famous Italian sculptor Bernini.
Marvel at the famous Renaissance and Baroque artwork housed inside St. Peter's Basilica, including Michelangelo's emotive Pietà statue. Then, head underground to visit St. Peter's Tomb.
At the end of your guided tour, you'll have the opportunity to climb to the top of the Basilica's dome on your own . Take in panoramic views across the city and see famous landmarks like the Colosseum and Pantheon in the distance.
Includes
Professional guide with pop udienz
Italian breakfast
Headphones set
St. Peter's Basilica tour .
Free ticket for the papal audience (except during the same days & month of August when the Vatican does not print them)
Excludes
Entry to Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropolis
skip the line service
Dome climbing tickets
Important Information
- Expect to wait in line for around 15-30 minutes to enter the Basilica. You will also be required to You pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
The Dome's terrace might not be accessible during bad weather
Modest clothing is required to enter the Basilica (knees and shoulders should be covered)
If the Vatican decides to close the Basilica for any religious reasons, your tour will be rescheduled or you will be offered a full refund
The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Vatican Necropoli are not part of this tour
Note: time for the basilica tour can be change if the basilica close for religious motivation.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
