St. Peter's Basilica: Guided Tour

Explore the famed Basilica with an informative guided tour

★ 4.1 · 58 ratingsFlexible visit

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DurationFlexible visit

LocationRome

Languages4 tour languages

The experience

Explore the famed Basilica with an informative guided tour

Take a small-group excursion of the most celebrated Basilica on Earth – St. Peter's in Rome.

With a seasoned tour guide by your side, you will delve into the marvels of St. Peter’s Basilica, the pristine Square, the grand Baldacchino, Michelangelo's heart-rending *Pietà*, the mysterious papal grottoes, and so much more.

What’s included

Access to St. Peter's Basilica
Access to the Vatican Grottoes
Live guide
Guided tour
Headset to hear the guide

Not included

Dome fees

Where to go

St. Peter's Basilica

Via del Mascherino, 20, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Rome

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

The Sistine Chapel may close without notice during the Papal Conclave (Pope election). **This is a Vatican decision, and no refunds or discounts will be given**

Entry to St. Peter's Basilica is free of charge. In peak times, you could wait in line for up to 25 minutes to enter

Before purchase

The dress code requires covering knees and shoulders

How to use

Find your guide Via del Mascherino, 20, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy.

You’ll find our coordinator standing at this point wearing a blue/white jacket. Our coordinator will also be holding a blue flag that says “Once Upon A Time Tours”. You just have to go up to them and they will check you in. Make sure to reach the meeting point 10 minutes before your visit.

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