St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min–1h 30min
- Price from
- $12 / person
- Location
- Vatican City, Italy
- Rating
- 3.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Description
______ PLEASE NOTE: This self-guided walking tour does not include entry to the Basilica. Please check online for entry fees and opening times. ______ See St Peter’s Basilica without joining a tour group with this affordable walking tour. • Find out about Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael’s contributions to this great and sacred space • Hear from producer Mike Corradi, author and producer of A History of Italy podcast • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 5+)
- $12
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
St. Peter's Basilica
One of the world’s most recognisable churches, St Peter’s Basilica is a jewel in Rome’s Renaissance crown. On this walking tour, you’ll discover the rich history of the basilica.
St. Peter's Square
From outside on St Peter’s Square, I’ll point out awe-inspiring architectural features like Bernini’s massive colonnade, and an imposing staircase framed by St Peter and Paul statues.
Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini
Starting with its architecture and ending with one of its best-known features, the sculpted bronze Baldacchino Canopy, designed by master sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Take in Michelangelo’s Pietà, the unmistakable sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus
What's included
Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.0
2 reviews
How it compares in Vatican City
- Starting price $12 is 81% below the typical $63 for tours of similar length in Vatican City
Excurgo comparison of 236 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please Note: Tickets or entrance fees are not included in the price of this tour.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 1h 15min–1h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $12 per person for this Vatican City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
Reviews(2)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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