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In-depth Private or Shared Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square
In-depth Private or Shared Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square
In-depth Private or Shared Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square
In-depth Private or Shared Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square
In-depth Private or Shared Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square

In-depth Private or Shared Tour of St. Peter's Basilica, Square, & Grottoes

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$40 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Enjoy detailed information from your professional guide
  • Choose between a small group or a private tour
  • Take in the famous Pietà of Michelangelo
  • Explore St. Peter’s Tomb and touch 4th-century walls
  • Admire the Basilica's marble, ceilings, and mosaics

Activity location

  • Saint Peter's Square
    • 5 Largo del Colonnato
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Saint Peter's Square
    • 5 Largo del Colonnato
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Shared Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English

This option is for a 60 minutes guided tour of St. Peters Square, Basilica, and Grottoes in a group of a maximum of 25 participants.

Price details
AU$40.21 x 1 AdultAU$40.21

Total
Price is AU$40.21
Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h1h
  • English

This option is for a 60 minutes Private guided tour of St. Peters Square, Basilica, and Grottoes.

Price details
AU$352.22 x 1 AdultAU$352.22

Total
Price is AU$352.22

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional art-historian guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedThorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
  • What's includedWhat's includedFull on-site assistance
  • What's includedWhat's includedSterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe climb to the Dome is not included. You can visit on your own after the tour (ticket costs 10Eur)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThis tour does not skip the line

Know before you book

  • An instant confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 5-60 minutes
  • Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
  • The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
  • An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
  • The climb to the Dome is not included. You can visit on your own after the tour (ticket costs 10Eur)

What you can expect

Experience a comprehensive guided tour of one of Italy's most significant landmarks, where history, art, and architecture converge in a spectacular display of human achievement. This tour offers you the flexibility to choose how you want to explore—opt for a private tour if you prefer a more personalised experience, allowing you to engage with your guide and the surroundings on a deeper level. Alternatively, you can join a small group for a shared exploration, where you can exchange insights and observations with fellow travellers. Either way, your journey will be enriched by the presence of a knowledgeable guide, who will lead you through the intricate details of this magnificent masterpiece.

Your tour begins in the grand expanse of St. Peter's Square, a space that is as much a work of art as the structures that surround it. Here, you will discover the architectural marvels and hidden secrets that lie within. Bernini's ingenious design plays with perspective, creating optical illusions that will transform the way you see the square as you move through it. Every angle offers a new surprise, making your exploration both fascinating and visually engaging.

As you step inside St. Peter’s Basilica, you are immediately enveloped by its grandeur. This is a place where every corner is filled with history and artistry. The vast mosaics that adorn the walls and ceilings, meticulously crafted over 150 years, will leave you in awe of the skill and dedication that went into their creation. With your expert guide at your side, you will walk through the celebrated works of Renaissance and Neoclassical art, each piece telling a storey of faith, power, and beauty. Standing before the towering 30-meter bronze canopy, you will feel the emotional depth and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's “Pietà,” a sculpture that captures the essence of human suffering and divine grace in a single moment.

Your journey doesn’t end there. Venture into the underground grottoes, a place where history whispers through the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica. In this sacred space, you will see St. Peter’s tomb, the very heart of this historic site. The exquisite frescoes that line the grottoes have endured for centuries, offering a window into the sacred past and connecting you to the countless generations who have walked these same halls in reverence and awe.

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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSaint Peter's Square
    • 5 Largo del Colonnato
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESaint Peter's Square
    • 5 Largo del Colonnato
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy