Small Group Guided Tour of St Peter Basilica
Overview
Join our knowledgeable guides who will breathe life into the sites with historical context, engaging stories, and fascinating details.
Your journey begins at the meeting point, where your guide provides a brief overview of Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica.
Explore the exterior of the Basilica, learning about its Renaissance design and symbolic significance in the Catholic Church.
Step through the massive bronze doors into the awe-inspiring Nave, where colossal statues, intricate mosaics, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini's breathtaking Baldachin await.
Encounter Michelangelo's renowned sculpture, the Pieta, as your guide shares insights into the artist's life and the emotional depth of this masterpiece.
With limited group sizes, expect a personalized and interactive tour that promises to be unforgettable.
What's Included
- Tour guide with audio equipment to better hear your guide
- Ticket to climb the dome €10 per person, available for purchase at the Basilica
- Food and Drink
- Tips (Optional)
Meeting Location
Via di Porta Cavalleggeri
61, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
La Pieta
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Vatican Grottoes
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Guided Tour of St Peter Basilica?
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Activity code: C-473285P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations 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).
- Tour guide with audio equipment to better hear your guide.
- Ticket to climb the dome €10 per person, available for purchase at the Basilica.
- Food and Drink.
- Tips (Optional).
The minimum age to participate is 5..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small Group Guided Tour of St Peter Basilica is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Guided Tour of St Peter Basilica will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. 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
- Tour guide with audio equipment to better hear your guide
- Ticket to climb the dome €10 per person, available for purchase at the Basilica
- Food and Drink
- Tips (Optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
