St. Peter's Basilica Private Guided Tour

Recommended by 93% of travelers

Rome, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

With its wealth of art and vast size, St. Peter’s Basilica can be daunting for a first-time visitor. Take in Rome’s most important church without getting overwhelmed with this private guided tour that touches on the highlights in less than two hours. Admire works by Michelangelo and Bernini, learn about the basilica’s impressive architecture, and head undergournd to visit the tombs of past popes.

Optimize your time in St. Peter’s Basilica with a private highlights tour
Insights into the top works of art and architecture from your guide
Visit the Vatican Grottoes to view papal and royal tombs
Free time after to the tour to linger in the church or climb up to the dome

What's Included

Private expert Tour Guide
St.Peter's Basilica Entry Tickets

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Dome Ticket ( Can be paid on spot )

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Borgo Pio, 96, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet your guide at the designated meeting point: Borgo Pio 96, Rome. Your guide will be holding a flag displaying the "Around City Time" name, making them easy to identify.

End point

Saint Peter’s Basilica
Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A dress code is required to enter places of worship . No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 15 reviews

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Wonderful experience

Louise_P, Aug 2023

This tour was absolutely perfect. Our guide Chiara explained everything with such passion and such knowledge that she brought the history back to life. I can’t imagine a better tour of the Basilica - this tour with this guide is amazing.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Hi Louise! Thanks for leaving us a review about your experience. We are glad to hear that you liked your tour with Chiara. Our Guides always try to give the most important knowledge and take the clients to significant parts of the museum. We are always happy to welcome you. Best Regards City Rome Tours

The Basilica is so...

SHELLEY_M, Jun 2023

The Basilica is so impressive without a tour but the tour added more detail and significance to the entire experience. I saw so much more detail because of the experience.

Great experience with a...

barryparlane, Oct 2022

Great experience with a perfect knowledgable guide Fredirico. A young man with vast amount of info,spoken as a friend as well as a guide. Well done Fredirico. See you again xx

The Basilica is amazing!...

Julia_G, Jul 2022

The Basilica is amazing! So beautiful and spiritual. Our guide Claudia was so knowledgeable and presented both cultural and historical perspectives. Highly recommend!