Vatican City St Peter's Basilica Fun Tour (small group)
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Rome, Italy
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City, a masterpiece of Renaissance art and architecture, on a walking tour. Explore works by Michelangelo and Bernini while learning about the rich history of one of Christianity’s most important landmarks. This site offers a unique blend of art, history, and spiritual significance from the breathtaking dome to the serene interiors.
- Marvel at the Renaissance art and architecture of St. Peter's Basilica
- Discover masterpieces by Michelangelo and Bernini
- Delve into the rich history and spiritual ambiance of the sacred sites
- Experience one of Christianity's most revered landmarks in Vatican City
What's Included
- Iconic Landmark: St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
- English speaking tour guide
- Vatican Museum/ Sistine Chapel
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- McDonald'sBorgo Pio, 93/96, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is on the sidewalk outside the McDonald’s. Directly across the street there is an ice cream shop named Vizio.(so you know your in the right place)
End point
- Saint Peter's SquarePiazza San Pietro, 00120
Start time.2:30 pm
Itinerary
1
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Holy Door (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 89 reviews
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MrsDN_H, Jul 2026
Martina was a delightful tour guide. She was funny and knowledgeable, a great combination! I would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! It was a pleasure having you on board with Not Boring Tours. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon!
Sally_R, Jul 2026
This tour was great; interesting for both adults and kids alike! Sevada, our tour guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, friendly, and engaging; my entire family loved her! Even my youngest son, who is very hard to entertain, came out of the tour saying, “that was so cool.” Totally recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun way to learn about the history of Rome and the basilica of St Peter’s including the meaning behind its beautiful architecture, paintings, and statures. Five stars for Sevada!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
A big thank you for your 5-star review! We're so happy you chose Not Boring Tours for your adventure. It was a pleasure sharing this experience with you, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
Barbara_G, May 2026
We booked the experience several weeks prior to our visit. We received an email that due to some scheduling at the Basilica our time changed. That was fine, but when we showed up to the place, they didn’t have a record of us. When they finally found the record, we realized we were with a large group, though the Tour said small group, which is one of the reasons we chose it. The tour guide was fabulous. Alexandra was lovely and informative and tried so hard. She was the best part of the tour. It definitely seemed like organized chaos and trying to get in with the heat and pushing and shoving individuals was disappointing. The headsets didn’t work that great either. We choose the Tour because of the company being called not so boring tours. The tour was highly informative and historical and packed a ton of information in but I think we would have been better off doing this on our own.
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re very sorry to hear that you did not have the best experience. However, the crowds, pushing, and heat are unfortunately an uncomfortable part of visiting the Vatican during high season and are not directly related to the tour itself.
For guests who prefer a quieter and more comfortable experience, we usually recommend visiting Rome during months such as February or December, when tourism is significantly lower and the Vatican is much less crowded.
We are very glad to hear that Alexandra did a great job that day and that you enjoyed her guiding. Normally, we keep our tours quite small, usually around 12 people or fewer, in order to provide a more personal and manageable experience.
It is unfortunate that your visit was affected by the seasonal conditions, but we truly appreciate your feedback and hope that, should you return to Rome in the future, you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a better experience.
Simrat_D, Apr 2026
Was a lovely tour. Had to wait in line but went quickly as out guide gave lots of information and interesting facts. Very much enjoyed thank you Sevada.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much I’ll let her know
Stanley_S, Apr 2026
Sevada was absolutely amazing!!! We were in the area and asked to start early if she was available so she met us an hour before our scheduled time and we headed over to get in line. Over the next few hours she guided us through the Basilica and had amazing insights and knowledge into everything we were seeing. My girlfriend and I agreed that was the best money we spent during our ten day trip through Italy! Would highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for choosing Not Boring Tours and for leaving such a lovely review! It means a lot to know you had a memorable experience. Wishing you all the best and hopefully we'll meet again in Rome!
Kevin_B, Mar 2026
What a fantastic experience! Sevada was the perfect tour guide. I appreciated her knowledge and friendliness. She reached out ahead of time to confirm the meeting spot and was on time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much! Your feedback truly means a lot to me. I'm happy to hear the tour exceeded your expectations, and I hope it will be one of your favorite memories from Rome
Bradley_H, Mar 2026
Fun time. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely suggest this tour, it was a small group of us and the scenery was amazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
What a lovely review—thank you! I'm really glad you had such a positive experience. It was a pleasure having you with us, and I hope your time in Italy was just as unforgettable.
Caelan_S, Feb 2026
Savannah was fantastic. She’s so knowledgeable and easy to listen to - friendly and funny. We loved this tour and everything we learned.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your support! I'm happy to know you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the experience we work so hard to create. Wishing you many more amazing adventures ahead!
Henry_R, Jan 2026
Learned a lot of fun facts. The line didn’t take too long and the guide was great. Pointed
out things I would not have seen by myself.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! It truly means a lot to me. I'm so happy you enjoyed the experience, and I hope your time in Rome was filled with unforgettable memories. You're always welcome back!
Diane_S, Dec 2025
We had a wonderful visit to St. Peter’s Basilica thanks to our guide, Seveda. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history and significance of the Basilica. Her explanations were clear and filled with fascinating details we would have missed on our own. This tour was the highlight of our time in Rome—highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much! Reading your review put a big smile on my face. I'm grateful you had such a memorable experience, and I hope Rome gives you many reasons to come back.
Megan_T, Dec 2025
Very enjoyable and informative. Sevada was a wonderful guide! She kept us very interested in the key points of the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! It was a genuine pleasure hosting you, and I'm so glad we could make your visit to Rome even more enjoyable. All the best for your future travels!
Jason_D, Dec 2025
Our guide was amazing and sweet. She was very knowledgeable and insightful about the details regarding the Basilica.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Your kind words mean the world to us. Thank you for joining the tour and for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback. We hope to welcome you back again someday.
Grace_P, Dec 2025
Great experience. Sevada, the tour guide was very informative and engaging. Her thorough knowledge of St Peter’s Basilica is great for visitors that want to learn about the art and the history behind it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for being part of our tour! It was a pleasure meeting you, and I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed everything. Thank you for your trust and support.
Kathleen_T, Dec 2025
Excellent tour guide (Savannah) , very knowledgeable. We were part of a small group of 4 which made the whole experience even better.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We always do our best to create fun, authentic, and memorable experiences, so it's incredibly rewarding to hear we succeeded. Hope to see you again in Rome!
Suellen_M, Dec 2025
Very disappointed!!! The tour guy had a water bottle for us to locate her at the big line to go to the St Peter’s Basilica…. I paid $160 to literally stay for over 45 minutes in a big line to get into the Vatican. No skip line. The tour guy had no head phones. She was gonna get the one at St Peter’s Basilica! Honestly don’t waste your money with this because after we get in everything was free I don’t know where was the $160 that they charge for me, my husband and my two infant kids! Honestly, I think this is a scam and unfortunately, I will never see my money back! But you know what probably you guys need so much of that money so keep it as a present because you guys didn’t give any experience for my family!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
THIS IS THE MOST OUTLANDISH RIDICULOUS REVIEW WE HAVE EVER RECEIVED. 🤣 first off you were 20 minutes late! Not 2, not five, 20!!! Viator policy is to mark you as a no-show (you lose all your money) and move on. But we didn’t, we held up 10 other people for you. When you did finally arrive, you did with your children who were screaming (nonstop) and disrupting the other tourists. When we finally got to the Basillica (decent line for a holiday weekend) we were getting the radios from the Basillica staff and you ABANDONED THE TOUR BEFORE EVEN STEPPING INTO the church! What did you pay for? The tour that everyone else in the group enjoyed! The LOGIC behind your review is perplexing, imagine going to a restaurant ordering a steak, not eating even a bite, then proclaiming it the worst steak ever and that it’s a scam. The only scammer is YOU scamming yourself out of a wonderful tour by leaving. We do not sell “line skip” tickets, or advertise that! We wait in the security line that’s usually about 5-10 minutes long and we give FUN informative (not boring) tours. Please come back to Rome soon and I’ll personally buy you our rival companies tours to stress them out 🤣
Kathleen_B, Dec 2025
Our tour guide was exceptional. She was extremely knowledgeable about subject matter she was friendly and courteous. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who would like to know all about the Vatican.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind words! I'm so glad you had a great experience with us. It was a pleasure showing you a different side of Rome, and I hope our paths cross again.
yicell_m, Nov 2025
Savad was amazing. She spoke English so well, personally and charming. We felt comfortable talking with her about everything. She was knowledgeable and inviting to ask any questions. We had a wonderful time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for choosing Not Boring Tours! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed your experience, and I'm especially grateful that you took the time to share it with other travelers. It really means a lot.
John_C, Nov 2025
Great tour. Well worth the time and money. Josie, our tour director was excellent. Very knowledgeable, well spoken, and worth a job "well done".
Response from Host, Jul 2026
A heartfelt thank you for your fantastic review! It was a pleasure having you with us, and I'm so happy we could be part of your Roman adventure. We hope to welcome you back for another Not Boring experience in the future!
Ofelia_V, Nov 2025
Out tour guide is very knowledgeable and professional. She gives a comprehensive insight to the stories she tell us about the highlights of the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! Your support truly means the world to us. We are delighted that we could make your visit to Rome even more memorable.
Bert_M, Nov 2025
Our tour guide was excellent. She was so informative and knowledgeable. I’d highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so grateful for your support and even happier to know that you had such an unforgettable experience with us. It was truly a pleasure!
bp8rywybw6, Nov 2025
We have visited before but never had a guide. Our guide Mike was humorous ( appropriately so) and full of interesting facts. He engaged with our group to just the right level . Lots of observations that we just hadn’t noticed before or were completely unaware of. Our children , 11 and 16 enjoyed the tour too - something which they never say !
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We truly appreciate your kind words and we are so happy that our tour became a special part of your Roman holiday. It was wonderful meeting you!
Michele_B, Oct 2025
Our guide Josie was fabulous!!! She was so knowledgeable and you could tell she really knows her history. She taught me a lot I didnt know about the Basilica and different Popes. Walking through the Holy Door was so moving. I highly recommend this tour...and Josie!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you we shall let Josi know!
mary_h, Oct 2025
Sevada was very informative and enlightened us with history of our faith! Thank you so much Sevada!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
I’ll pass these kind words onto Sevada!
Brenda_K, Oct 2025
Sevada was a fabulous guide. She made the entire experience so much more rewarding. Her knowledge and fun facts were much more than expected. I would request her and the tour if I’m able to return
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Your review put a huge smile on our faces! Thank you so much for your support. We are thrilled that you had such a positive experience and we hope to see you again on your next visit.
Donna_M, Oct 2025
St Peter’s Basilica is a beautiful experience for people of all faiths. As a Catholic, entering through the Holy Door during this jubilee year was very emotional and meaningful. Our guide, Saveda, enhanced the experience by sharing historical anecdotes about Raphael, Leonardo, Bernini and of course, Pope John Paul. She was articulate, funny and very knowledgeable about history!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your amazing feedback! We always do our best to create experiences that are fun, authentic and memorable, so hearing this means everything to us. Thank you again!
Dave, Oct 2025
Sevada was a great tour guide. She has so much knowledge and made the tour fun. She personalized the tour and told us facts that were actually interesting.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely words! It brings us so much joy to know that you had such a fantastic time. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with future travelers.
Bernadette_O, Oct 2025
We had a terrific experience with the tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Holy Jubilee doors. Our guide, Josi, was very knowledgeable. And friendly. We really enjoyed our tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure having you on the tour. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the experience, and I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Hope to see you again in Rome!
Maria_A, Oct 2025
Sevada was so knowledgeable and passionate about all the history of the basilica including small details that really peaked our interest. Sevada treated us like family. We felt very at home with her. She answered all of our questions.
Veronica_D, Sep 2025
It was an excellent and informative tour by a guide named Josi and enough time to take pictures of this beautiful church. You don't have to be a Catholic to admire it.
Linda_M, Sep 2025
Outstanding tour!! Josi was amazing!! She
is extremely knowledgeable. Our experience
was extra special with the history, insight and unique information provided by our tour guide
Josi!! We truly enjoyed visiting Vatican City,
St. Peter’s Basilica, and walking through the Holy Doors during the Jubilee!!
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