St. Peter's Basilica: Reserved Entry + Guided Tour
See Bernini’s Baldacchino and hear about the basilica’s history
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St. Peter's Basilica
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The experience
See Bernini’s Baldacchino and hear about the basilica’s history
Take a 2-hour guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica. Start in St. Peter's Square with its famous colonnades and central obelisk. Move into the basilica as a guide shares its history, from Renaissance origins to Baroque alterations. See Bernini’s Baldacchino, a bronze canopy over the high altar with detailed columns and reliefs.
What’s included
- Reserved entry
- Live guide
- 2-hour guided tour
- Headset to hear the guide
Not included
- Dome ticket
Where to go
St. Peter's Basilica
5 Piazza della Città Leonina
View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/RomeBefore you book
Important visitor information
Must know
This tour is not wheelchair accessible
A valid ID is mandatory
Strollers are not allowed
How to use
Meet the tour guide in front of Cafe Leonina, holding a light blue flag with the logo "Inside Out Italy"
Please expect a wait up to 45 minutes in high season due to security checks
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