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St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides

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St Peter's Basilica
St Peter's Basilica Tour
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Overview

Experience the magnificent St Peter’s Basilica by joining an express guided tour in English or French. With a multilingual audio guide included, listen in your own language as you uncover Rome's greatest church.

Start your journey near the heart of Vatican City at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you’ll meet your friendly guide who will escort you to the Basilica.

Take in 2000 years of history with delicate mosaics, elaborate architecture, papal tombs and intricate sculptures before ascending up to see Michelangelo’s Cupola – the crowning dome. Keep an eye out for the chance to take a scenic snap from the very top of the eternal city.

Finish off your tour inside the Basilica, where you can chat with your guide or continue exploring the iconic site with an audio tour.

What's Included

  • Multilingual audio commentary: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish & Spanish
  • Complimentary breakfast of a pastry and drink
  • Small group tour
  • Access to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Mobile device
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Borgo Santo Spirito
00193 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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What To Expect

St. Peter's Square

Start your journey near St Peter’s Square by meeting your tour guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele)
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontane di Piazza San Pietro

Head towards the Square, where you’ll catch a glimpse of the Bernini Fountain, which influenced the design of fountains across Europe
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Obelisk of Jesus

Look up at the Vatican Obelisk, the centre of the Square and an ancient Egyptian monument made of red granite
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

Journey into St Peter’s Basilica, one of the holiest sites in Christianity, with your guide sharing its history and hidden secrets
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cupola di San Pietro

Take the elevator up to the dome carefully designed by Michelangelo, where you can climb 300 steps to the top and enjoy the scenic view of the surrounding city
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

Finish your tour inside the Basilica, with an option to continue enjoying the Basilica at your own pace
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Entry to the Vatican requires passing through a security check. During high season, queues for security can take up to 150 minutes
  • Meet your guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you can enjoy a complimentary pastry and drink
  • The visit inside St Peter's Basilica and the cupola will be led by a tour guide

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the St. Peter’s Basilica with Vatican official guides?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5660STPETERS

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597 reviews

Average 4.55 out of 5 stars based on 595 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the St. Peter’s Basilica with Vatican official guides?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Multilingual audio commentary: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish & Spanish.
  • Complimentary breakfast of a pastry and drink.
  • Small group tour.
  • Entry to the Dome by elevator.
  • Headset.
  • Guided tour of St Peter’s Basilica and Dome.
  • Live tour guide (choose English or French at checkout).
  • Audio guide of the Basilica and Papal Tombs.
The following is NOT included:
  • Access to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel.
  • Skip-the-line access.
  • Mobile device.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There 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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides 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!

 

 

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Multilingual audio commentary: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish & Spanish
  • Complimentary breakfast of a pastry and drink
  • Small group tour
  • Entry to the Dome by elevator
  • Headset
  • Guided tour of St Peter’s Basilica and Dome
  • Live tour guide (choose English or French at checkout)
  • Audio guide of the Basilica and Papal Tombs
  • Access to the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Mobile device

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entry to the Vatican adheres to a strict dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered, low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted for both men and women. Visitors that do not adhere to the dress code could be denied entry to the Vatican
  • Entry to the Vatican requires passing through a security check. During high season, queues for security can take up to 150 minutes
  • Meet your guide at Borgo Santo Spirito 17 (Al San Michele), where you can enjoy a complimentary pastry and drink
  • The visit inside St Peter's Basilica and the cupola will be led by a tour guide
  • The papal tombs can be explored independently via a digital tour
  • After the elevator ride towards the Cupola, there will be a 300-step climb to reach the very top
  • Please note the guided tour is in English or French. The digital tour is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, and Japanese
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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  • 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.
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