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Vatican City Saint Peter Basilica Private visit for your family and friends
Rome, Italy
1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 5 more
Overview
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the world’s great repositories of art and architecture and taking it in on your own can be overwhelming. With this private tour, visit with a guide to learn about this magnificent church’s history and treasures. Save time with priority access and admire the highlights inside at a more relaxed pace while you hear about the popes, saints, and artists who left their mark over the centuries.
- A private tour of St. Peter’s Basilica for a more relaxed, intimate visit
- Visit with a guide for insights into the church’s art and architecture
- Skip-the-line entry leaves you more time inside the basilica
- Take in the church, dome, and tombs, as well as St. Peter’s Square
What's Included
Headsets
Guided tour of the Basilica with Official Vatican guides
Groups monitoring fee
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance ticket (the entrance at the Basilica is FREE)
Guided or audioguided tour of the Dome (Cupola)
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
Great Official Vatican Guides will explain the secrets of the Queen of all the Basilicas!
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The most famous and the biggest square of the Vatican City. It is from here that you may see the Pope blessing. In the middle of the huge square enjoy the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)
Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Buonarroti. La Pietà is considered the first masterpiece of the artist, one of Michelangelo's greatest works of art
Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The greatest masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This huge mausoleum is right on top of the Tomb of St. Peter
Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The smallest state in the world
Admission Ticket Free
In the middle of the most famous and biggest square of the Vatican Citythe, you can see the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The highest building in Rome, from its top you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Eternal City and of the Vatican area
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
It represents St. Peter in a sitting position, with his blessing hand and with the keys of the Kingdom of God
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The tomb of Pope John Paul II which was proclaimed Saint by Pope Francis on 27 April 2014
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The sepulcher of Alexander VII is the funerary monument of Pope Alexander VII Chigi, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
It is the funerary monument of Pope Urbano VIII, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
The Treasury Museum houses church ornaments, statues, papal miters, and various other objects, usually gifts from kings or other nobles
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
The twin fountains of St. Peter's Square
Admission Ticket Free
From one of these windows the Holy Father looks out for his blessing
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Please note: Due to religious celebrations, the venue might be not accessible on the day of your tour; it is recommended that you contact the local operator to avoid any inconvenience
- It is recommended that you download or print the map of the meeting point (click on 'View additional info' at the end of the tour description)
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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