In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square
Description
Enjoy a thorough guided experience in one of the most important sights in the world. Choose either a private or a small-group tour and explore this art & architecture masterpiece with a passionate guide. PLEASE NOTE: In the event that certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.
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Itinerary
Start your tour in St. Peters Square and be fascinated by its architectural secrets. Discover the optical illusions as were thought by its designer, Bernini.
Enter the Basilica and be amazed by its magnificence. Marvel at the impressive mosaics all around you and see why it took 150 years to rebuild. Walkthrough renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art with your expert guide. Stand in front of the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà". Descend into the underground grottoes and see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller
- Please note that this tour does not skip the line
- PLEASE NOTE: In the event that certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged
- Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica
Reviews(58)
Very good visit with Francisca a very good guide and nice reviews very nice experience I recommend the site Viator
Merci Beaucoup! On est si content que vous ayez trouvé cette visite à votre convenance!
Wonderful tour. Our guide was so gracious and knowledgeable. She made it memorable! Would recommend to others.
Thank you for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed St. Peter's Basilica tour with us!
Our guide was very knowledgeable. She smoothly traversed the crowds throughout the Square and the Basilica. She helped navigate our exits to take full advantage the sights in the Basilica. Fast Track is a great way to go.
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our guided tour at St. Peter's Basilica :)
St. Peter’s is stunning!!! Well worth the tour. Morning was a great time to visit, as the lines were not long at all and the city is beautiful. Great overview from Sylvia before entering the Church. Her English was great, and she was full of interesting information that made us marvel at the details and history even more.
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our guided tour with Silvia and look forward to seeing you again in Rome soon!
Guide knowledgable intetesting and friendly. It covered the entire bascillica. Information on art work and sculptors was good
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our guided tour with us.
Fantastic. Tour guide was so knowledgeable and brought history to life. A great experience and well worth the money.
Thank you for your feedback, we are so glad to hear that you have enjoyed the St. Peter's Basilica tour with us :)
I personally have ZERO interest in anything religious but our Guide, Francesca's passion and historical knowledge made it interesting and dare I say "fun". The Basilica is impressive outside but inside is something special. The tour was well run from booking through to conclusion. I recommend this tour (including the climb to the topof the dome) and consider yourself lucky if you get Francesca as the guide.
Thank you so much for such a detailed feedback, it is a pleasure to know that you enjoyed the tour with us and Francesca!
We booked the in depth guided tour of St Peter's Basilica and square (excl. The dome climb) Valentine was assigned to our group, he was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, patient and entertaining. Valentine navigated us through the crowds and queues, entertaining us along the way with games, quizzes and insights about the Vatican and St Peters. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to take a tour of the Vatican and St Peters. He was a really fun and nice guy!
Thank you so much for taking your time to share your thoughts! We hope to see you again in the future on one of our tours!
Terrible experience. The meeting point instructions are very confusing. It took us 30 minutes to find it, and missed the tour. No one contacted us. Call customer service, but didn’t help
Good morning, We are very sorry to hear that you could not join our guided tour due to a misunderstanding regarding our meeting location - this is definitely not the kind of service we strike to provide! However, we would like to clarify that the voucher is very clear regarding our meeting point, and there is always a number and a live chat that you can use if you need help finding us! We hope to see you next time. Please, contact us at info@touriks.com should you wish to speak further regarding your experience.
It’s worth booking with a guide because in my opinion if you’re left to your own devices you won’t get the most out of the visit. My only moan was I inadvertently had not booked to climb the dome & thought I had so it would have nice to have had that communicated with me earlier or even clarified upon booking.
