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Small Group Guided Tour of St Peter Basilica

Rome, Italy
  • 1 to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

In a place as steeped in history as Saint Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, it can be hard to know where to start. Exploring with a guide on this small-group tour makes for a far more straightforward experience. Your guide puts the magnificence of the Basilica into context for you, sharing the most interesting parts of its history and pointing out the most significant elements of its architecture and artworks.
  • Tour Saint Peter’s Basilica with headsets so you don’t miss a word
  • See masterpieces you won’t get anywhere else, like the Pietà
  • Small-group tours ensure you get plenty of attention from your guide
  • Get more info from your guide than you would from any brochure

What's Included

  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Tour guide with audio equipment to hear your guide at all times

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Borgo Vittorio, 38, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

      Seven minutes walk to St. Peter's Square, reachable by all public transport.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .3:30 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    St. Peter's Square

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    La Pieta

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    St. Peter's Basilica

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    The Vatican Grottoes

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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    From $41.79

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    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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