St. Peter's Basilica Tour

Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

Go beyond the basics at St. Peter's Basilica with a local guide by your side. Skip the research and join a group of fellow travelers as you explore this renowned place of worship. Marvel at beautiful architecture, uncover hidden details you might miss on your own, and stand at the sacred burial site of St. Peter. Plus, listen to engaging commentary from your guide via a handy headset, with plenty of time for questions.

Learn about history and architecture at one of the most important churches in the world
Enjoy facts and insights from your local guide
This compact tour is perfect for travelers short on time in Rome
Option to climb the dome afterwards (extra expense)

What's Included

Walking tour of St. Peter's Square
Walking tour of St. Peter's Basilica
Licensed Tour Guide
Headset

Entry to other attractions
Shorts & Short skirts
See-through clothing
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza del Risorgimento, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
Piazza Risorgimento Right in the middle (front of the Chiosco Bar L'Ottagono) Our dedicated team will wait for you holding our Orange Company Flag with the Viva Roma Tours Logo. (Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes early.)

End point

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

Ticket Redemption Point

Piazza del Risorgimento, 00192 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
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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Featured review

Amy_A

This was a great tour. In a super busy time in the Vatican our guide was very informative and worked hard to keep the group together. She did a great job Job

Reviews

3.9

based on 27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Our tour was scheduled...

Domenica_G, Sep 2026

Our tour was scheduled from 12:30 to 2 pm. We got to the Vatican and the square was closed until 2 pm. It was extremely hot. Guide told us that although it was closed until 2 , he was confident that it would open in about 10 minutes while we waited in the hot sun. It was much longer than 10 minutes before we went in. A tour company should be aware of events taking place so that they can better plan their scheduled tours. I used Viator last year and was very happy with it but this years tour was not Based on this I would not recommend it

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations, particularly having to wait outside in the heat. Unfortunately, the temporary closure and delayed reopening of the Vatican Square were decisions made by the Vatican authorities and were completely outside our control. As a tour operator, we must follow the access restrictions and instructions given by the authorities, and we are unable to enter the site until they officially allow access. Our guide remained with the group and did their best to manage the situation based on the information available at the time. We completely understand how frustrating the additional wait must have been, especially given the high temperatures. We always do our best to monitor scheduled events and access restrictions in advance. However, temporary closures, security measures, and last-minute changes by the Vatican authorities can occasionally occur without a confirmed reopening time. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this caused and appreciate your understanding that, unfortunately, this particular situation was beyond our control.

never showed up

Missy_G, Apr 2026

The tour operator, The Empireverse, booked through Viator, never showed up. Apparently, they weren't doing the 2p tour we signed up for but they never told me. I never got an email that they canceled. The representative for Viator who was at the meeting point was very nice. She showed us how to get to the church, enter, and gave us a free audio tour to listen to. However, we didn't bring headphones so we couldn't really use it. I did get a refund for the tour quickly.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re truly sorry for the inconvenience caused on the day of your tour. Due to an unexpected emergency situation, we had to cancel the 2:00 PM tour, and we sincerely apologize that you were not informed in advance — we understand how frustrating that must have been. We’re glad to hear that our on-site representative was able to assist you. Just to clarify, she is part of our The Empireverse team, and we’re happy she could guide you and provide an alternative solution on the spot. We also appreciate your understanding regarding the refund, and we’re pleased it was processed promptly. Your feedback is very important to us, and we are taking steps to improve our communication to ensure this does not happen again in the future. Thank you again for your understanding, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience next time.

Stood up

William_W, Feb 2026

When we arrived to begin the guided torta the tour guide could not come and we were told the company had reached out to us, but they had not reached out to us by text. email or phone. So on arrival we were told we could do our own tour with the audio component. I would not schedule a tour guide. I would download the audio tour and walk at your own pace listening to that. Very comprehensive. It’s such a quiet reverent place that it would be difficult for a tour guide to lead a group anyway.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us. First of all, we would like to sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced. Unfortunately, on the day of your tour, our guide had an unexpected accident and was unable to attend at the last minute. It was a sudden emergency situation, and we truly regret the disruption this caused to your plans. We understand your concern regarding the communication. We did attempt to reach out, but it seems our message did not reach you in time. For that, we are genuinely sorry. We always aim to inform our guests as quickly as possible in situations like this. As confirmed, we have already issued your full refund as a gesture of responsibility and goodwill. We truly appreciate your understanding and are grateful that you were still able to enjoy the site using the audio guide. Thank you again for your honest review. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future under much better circumstances.

Terrible "tour" guide for US Tourists

Ackad_B, Aug 2025

Had us waiting during a massive heat wave, nearly an hour of waiting with no movement. Wrong meeting point and tour guide was moving around while leaving everyone behind. Extremely unprofessional of our guide Olena. It was an extremely unpleasant time. Requesting full refund

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. August in Italy is indeed one of the hottest months, and unfortunately, we have no control over the weather or the mandatory security checks at major monuments like the Vatican. While we do our best to ensure smooth coordination, delays can occasionally occur due to large crowds and strict entry procedures. We understand your frustration and apologize for any confusion regarding the meeting point or the guide’s movements. Your comments have been taken seriously, and we will follow up internally to make necessary improvements. Please feel free to contact us directly so we can better understand your experience and work toward a resolution.

Highly Recommend

Shayne_B, Jul 2025

Great tour with Lydia very informative and perfect length of time. Was even able to access the Holy Doors for the Jubilee.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience. Hope to see you again. ...

St. Peter’s Basilica snd Grottoes

Maria_P, May 2025

We took taxi to meeting point which was easy for the driver to find and the tour guides were right there to organize the groups. We were in Sean’s group. He was kind, very knowledgeable and experienced. We gained a lot of facts and enjoyed our tour very much! We started our tour in the piazza then into the grottoes to see tomb of many former Popes as well as St Peters. We then walked up into st Peters Basillica and were shown around. It is easy to hear your tour guide with the ear pieces handed out in the beginning. After our tour we had an Oporto walk around on our own. Visit the gift shop. Be blessed by the priest. Listen to part of a mass going on. Then we went up into the dome after purchasing separate ticket for $10 but if you wish to use elevator you will pay $15 for the dome entrance. Our day was fulfilling!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience. Hope to see you again. ...

Great tour

Amy_A, May 2025

This was a great tour. In a super busy time in the Vatican our guide was very informative and worked hard to keep the group together. She did a great job Job

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you had a great experience. Hope to see you again. ...

Great!

Megan_O, Mar 2025

My tour guide Volo was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I really enjoyed learning a little bit more about Vatican City and St. Peter’s Basilica. Highly recommend!