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Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
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icon1 hour  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English and 6 more
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Overview

To dig deep into the history and art of St Peter’s Basilica, explore the church on a walking tour with a Vatican guide. From St Peter’s Square, walk to the basilica. Inside, listen to stories about the popes, pilgrims and Renaissance art masters who have left their marks on this iconic Catholic site, whose Michelangelo-designed dome dominates the Rome skyline.
  • Walking tour of St Peter's Basilica and Square
  • Gaze in awe at the impressive dome designed by Michelangelo
  • Rub the foot of the statue of St Peter, and see Michelangelo's La Pietà
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Headsets to enjoy better your live guide
Guided tour of the Basilica with Official Vatican guides
Taxes included
Toilet and possibility of adding the Cupola to your experience
Rome's Vox City Guide
Entrance ticket (the entrance at the Basilica is FREE)
Cupola entrance ticket

Departure Point

Border Path, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

The meeting point is under the atrium of Saint Peter's Basilica. There you will have our desk and from that location our tours will start. Visitors temperature will be measured (if a guest has a temperature above 37.5 °C, entry will be denied).

Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Meet your guide in the heart of Vatican City to begin your walking tour of one of Rome’s most legendary landmarks. Starting in St Peter’s Square, walk over to St Peter’s Basilica, listening to stories from your guide about baroque sculptor and architect Bernini, who designed the square. Pause to check out a fountain and 13th-century Egyptian obelisk before arriving in front of the church.

Throughout the centuries, the humble church grew into the ornate icon it is today—the holiest of Roman Catholic sites. With your guide, walk around to see Renaissance art like Michelangelo’s La Pietà sculpture, as well as his cupolone—St Peter’s famous dome.

Admire mosaic works, see a statue of St Peter, visit the tomb of Pope John Paul II and stare in wonder at Bernini’s baldacchino, the elaborate canopy alter that sits above St Peter’s tomb. Your tour ends inside the basilica, where you may continue exploring independently, if you wish.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
St. Peter's Square
The most famous and the biggest square of the Vatican City. It is from here that you may see the Pope blessing. In the middle of the huge square enjoy the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)
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Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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La Pieta
The marble sculpture made by Michelangelo Buonarroti. La Pietà is considered the first masterpiece of the artist, one of Michelangelo's greatest works of art
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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St. Peter's Basilica
Great Official Vatican Guides will explain the secrets of the Queen of all of the Basilicas!
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Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Vatican City
the smallest state in the world
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Free
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Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini
The greatest masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. This huge mausoleum is right on top of the Tomb of St. Peter
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Duration: 5 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Vaticano Egyptian Obelisk
In the middle of the most famous and biggest square of the Vatican Citythe, you can see the Obelisk from Egypt (over 2500 years old)
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Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Cupola di San Pietro
The highest building in Rome, from its top you will enjoy the spectacular views of the Eternal City and of the Vatican area
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Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
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Monument to Alexander VII
The sepulcher of Alexander VII is the funerary monument of Pope Alexander VII Chigi, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Tomba di Giovanni Paolo II
The tomb of Pope John Paul II which was proclaimed Saint by Pope Francis on 27 April 2014
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Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Porta Santa
The Holy Door is open only during the Jubilee
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Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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St. Peter Enthroned
It represents St. Peter in a sitting position, with his blessing hand and with the keys of the Kingdom of God
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Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Tomb of Urban VIII
It is the funerary monument of Pope Urbano VIII, sumptuous work of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
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Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Museo del Tesoro della Basilica di San Pietro
The Treasury Museum houses church ornaments, statues, papal miters, and various other objects, usually gifts from kings or other nobles.
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Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
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Vatican Grottoes
Here are the tombs of numerous Popes
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Duration: 10 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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Fontane di Piazza San Pietro
The twin fountains of St. Peter's Square
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Duration: 3 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Apolistic Palace
From one of these windows the Holy Father looks out for his blessing
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
  • Wheelchair no available
  • Please note: Guided tour is not available on Wednesday and Sunday mornings
  • Please note: Due to religious celebrations, the venue might be not accessible on the day of your tour; it is recommended that you contact the local operator to avoid any inconvenience
  • It is recommended that you download or print the map of the meeting point (click on 'View additional info' at the end of the tour description)
  • Minimum numbers apply for the Portuguese guide option. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Vox Mundi

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
See all safety measures taken by St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides?
A:This activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by St. Peter's Basilica with Vatican official guides.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Disorganised check-in,but otherwise worthwhile to have been able to skip the line and get in to St Peters." See review
  • "The Basilica is a must see, but having the full understanding is essential." See review
  • "All in all an excellent cultural experience well worth the money." See review

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star-5
Amazing, engaging
Jacky_S
, Aug 2021
This experience was amazing from start to finish. My boyfriend and I purchased tickets for a certain time (4:30 pm) not realizing that there would quite a process before getting into the basilica to meet our tour guide. We ended arriving at the stand at 5 pm and the staff was extremely patient and understanding. I was afraid we wouldn’t be able to do the tour, but they accommodated us and we’re very kind. Our tour guide, Carmela, was a talented storyteller. You could really tell she loves sharing about the history of the basilica with guests, and her passion made the experience all the more engaging. We were so engaged that we wished we had booked a longer tour by the end of it! 10/10 recommend
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
We are very glad you and your boyfriend loved our experience and we wish to see you again in St. Peter's Basilica.
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star-3
Nice church
Manouk
, Jul 2021
Pretty church, bad guide. We could barely hear her and her English was bad. The church was nice, I would recommend to climb to the top for the view.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
Dear Manouk, we would like to apologize for the negative experience you had. We'd like to learn more from your specific situation and make things right. Could you please send us an email at visit@voxmundi.eu with the reference number of your booking and your details and your complaints? Our customer care team will answer as soon as possible. Regards, Vox Mundi Team
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Choose another operator
Jason
, Jul 2021
The meeting place description was misleading and did not provide a skip-the-line service as confirmed by the operator. The tour information was mediocre.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Dear Jason, we are sorry we could not completely satisfy your request of skipping the line. Because of this pandemic the police authorities request every guest to pass the security and helth controls. We already informed the different "market places" about this change. I am glad you liked the guided tour and we wish to see you again in the Basilica.
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star-5
Excellent tour, wrong meeting point information
Patrick
, Jul 2021
Excellent tour. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide with superb language skills. Only downside: The information about the meeting point was incorrect. This is unnecessary aand should be improved. All in all an excellent cultural experience well worth the money.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Thanks for your review
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
It was family-friendly
Jill_G
, Jun 2021
The tour inside the Basilica was very code-specific and tricky as the Basilica is a very sacred place. Kids have to be tamed so as not to disturb others doing a very spiritual visit. Our Vatican-based tour guide was very considerate of us tagging our 7 and 10 year old kids with us. The tour highlighted information that was never available if you do the tour on your own.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Thanks for the review
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star-5
Very good
Kay
, Aug 2020
It is recommende. Very informative and interesting. Everything did well, on time and tourleader was very friendly
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Realising that the beautiful alter paintings were in fact mosaics and the sheer scale and beauty of St Peters
Jackie_B
, Jul 2020
We were met at the entrance by a charming representative. All arrival instructions were clear and easy to follow. We were taken to our guide Paola who was charming, enthusiastic and passionate about her subject. I would highly recommend this tour
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star-5
Awesome!
Meghan_B
, Mar 2020
Sylvia was our tour guide and she was just amazing! She knew everything and answered all my questions. Very pleased with our experience. She made us very happy we got a guide to walk through the basilica— we thought it might be an unnecessary extravagance. Totally worth it.
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star-5
Excellent
monishabhikhi
, Feb 2020
Forgot the guide name, she was very good and explained everthing in detailed. Happy to choose your service
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star-5
Amazing
jessicapatt1985
, Oct 2019
Jed was great. Super informative and funny! Highly recommend the early tour. Rooms were open and didn’t feel like packed sardines
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