St. Peter’s Basilica Masterpieces Guided Tour
Overview
Join us for an unforgettable 1.5-hour guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica, one of the holiest and most magnificent churches in the world. With skip-the-line access, you’ll explore the Basilica's incredible art, architecture, and history alongside an expert guide who will reveal fascinating details about each masterpiece.
On this tour, you’ll marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, the stunning Baldachin by Bernini, and The Chair of St. Peter. You’ll also visit the Tomb of St. Peter, Pope John Paul II's tomb, the Monument to Pope Gregory XIII, and the statues of St. Veronica, St. Longinus, St. Andrew, and St. Constanza—just to name a few.
Your expert guide will provide rich insights into the artistic and religious significance of each monument, sculpture, and artwork, bringing the Basilica’s history to life. You’ll have time to capture photos and ask questions at the end of the tour.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Visit to major masterpieces, including: The Pietà by Michelangelo and The Tomb of St. Peter.
- Certified Guide
- 1.5-hour expert-guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Tips
- Vatican Museums
- Pick up / Drop off
- Ticket for the Dome
Meeting Location
Piazza della Città Leonina
00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
St. Peter's Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with vertigo
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Tour reservations have strict timing. If you arrive late, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule and you will not be entitled to a refund
- Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the sites
- The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. You may be offered to reschedule your booking or be refunded
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-318614P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Visit to major masterpieces, including: The Pietà by Michelangelo and The Tomb of St. Peter.
- Certified Guide.
- 1.5-hour expert-guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
- Tips.
- Vatican Museums.
- Pick up / Drop off.
- Ticket for the Dome.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St. Peter’s Basilica Masterpieces Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with vertigo
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Tour reservations have strict timing. If you arrive late, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule and you will not be entitled to a refund
- Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the sites
- The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. You may be offered to reschedule your booking or be refunded
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St. Peter’s Basilica Masterpieces Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip-the-line access to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Visit to major masterpieces, including: The Pietà by Michelangelo and The Tomb of St. Peter.
- Certified Guide
- 1.5-hour expert-guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Tips
- Vatican Museums
- Pick up / Drop off
- Ticket for the Dome
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with vertigo
- Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia
- Tour reservations have strict timing. If you arrive late, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule and you will not be entitled to a refund
- Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women to enter the sites
- The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependent on the monument/attraction’s administration offices availability and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. You may be offered to reschedule your booking or be refunded
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
