St. Peter's Basilica & The Pieta: Entry Ticket + City Audio Guide

Description

Step Into the Heart of Christendom: St. Peter’s Basilica The moment you cross its threshold, the sheer scale of the world’s largest church takes your breath away. Marble floors stretch out beneath golden light, towering columns rise all around you, and every corner holds a work of art that took a lifetime to create. Come face to face with Michelangelo’s Pietà, carved when the artist was just 24 years old, a sculpture so tender and flawless it has moved visitors for over five centuries. Walk up to Bernini’s colossal bronze Baldachin, soaring nearly 30 meters above the papal altar, and feel the power of Baroque genius at its boldest. Discover the bronze statue of St. Peter, its foot worn smooth by millions of pilgrims, and admire the dazzling mosaics that look like paintings until you get close enough to see the tiny stones.

Tour Options

Itinerary

What's included

Important Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Your official ticket will be sent to you via the Viator app chat on the morning of your visit. Please check your Viator notifications before heading to St. Peter’s Basilica.

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