St. Peter's Basilica Tour: Art, History, and Views

Embark on a small group tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Grottoes, and experience the awe-inspiring architecture, masterpieces by renowned artists, and the religious significance of this iconic Vatican City landmark.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the holiest sites in Christianity. It is traditionally believed to be built on the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first Bishop of Rome (Pope). The basilica holds great religious and historical importance for Catholics.
    The basilica is renowned for its…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Headsets to clearly hear your guide
  • Professional and Licensed Guide
  • Entry tickets to the top of the Dome
What's Not Included
  • Skip the line is not included
Additional Information

St. Peter’s Basilica, nestled within the precincts of Vatican City, stands as a testament to fervent spirituality and stunning architectural mastery. A well-guided tour of this iconic sacred site offers a deep dive into its rich historical, artistic, and sanctified aspects.
Appreciate the grandeur of this magnificent monument, particularly the…

Location
Piazza della Città Leonina, 5
Piazza della Città Leonina
The coordinator will wait for you at '' Piazza della citta leonina, 5 '' with red sign written ' Kay Kay Tour ''. make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time for check-in
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Eric_s
Feb 27, 2025
Great tour - Tour guide was great. We went to the underground (not to be confused with the Scavi Tour) What we did not know was that once you get into St. Peter’s Bailica, the tombs where the Pope’s are buried is free to enter. Not necessary for a tour guide - but great to have someone explain everything to you. Also, to make the dome climb, you CAN purchase that ticket once you are inside the Basilica. No need for a tour guide for that either - they actually won’t make the trek with you - they will you walk you to the elevators and then your tour is over. All in all, was a great experience.
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Paola_r
Feb 20, 2025
Great experience - Our guide was amazing, extremely recommend using a guide to see these places. Great, great, great…..
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Pallededenrothp
Feb 20, 2025
Great tour - great guide - Today we had a great guided tour at the Vatican / St. Pieters Church. Our guide, Frederico, did a great job. He was very informative, shared many great facts, and showed his great knowledge about the Vatican.
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Heshan_p
Feb 20, 2025
She was the best guide in my travel history - Super good & the guide was soo informative and very clear while explaning about the history of Vatican
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Carrieann_l
Feb 19, 2025
Great tour! - The tour guide was FABULOUS! She was able to explain everything to all the adults in our group and our 7 year old son. She was so friendly and knowledgeable.
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Jaclyn_c
Feb 19, 2025
Amazing tour of St. Peter’s! - Claudio was a gem! Perfect tour! He knew so much and engaged all ages from our 12 year old, my husband and I, and his parents! So many interesting facts with such tremendous passion!
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Vics
Feb 15, 2025
Well worth booking - Really excellent tour - Frederico was a fantastic guide. Humourous, passionate, clear to understand and enthusiastic - we had a perfect morning and would recommend to all. Having been to St Peter's before, we still learned so much - neither of us are religious but it's a stunning building with so much history. The tour was well worth it - a highlight of our trip.
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Christopher_m
Feb 14, 2025
Excellent tour of St. Peter's - Michele was an excellent guide. He provided interesting information and answered our questions, and his cheerful attitude was much appreciated as we got stuck in heavy rain while waiting to take the elevator up to the dome. The basilica is awe inspiring, and having a guide of his caliber made the experience even better.
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Johanna_z
Feb 6, 2025
So much better with a guide! - So beautiful!!!!! I am so glad we had a guide and Sabrina was magnificent! She was so excited about the art and was just so engaging. She added historical stories which added to the tour. You could feel her love of the subject and it only enhanced the entire experience.
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Kate_m
Feb 17, 2025
Fantastic! - Fantastic experience! Our guide was really knowledgeable and friendly. The Basilica was absolutely incredible, and the view from the top was mind blowing! The only downside was the queue to get into the Vatican, took us an hour to get through security.
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