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- German
- English
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Choose the experience that suits you best and discover St. Peter’s Basilica through a semi-private guided tour or a digital audio guide with timed entry reservation.
- Guided Tour: Meet your licensed guide in Piazza della Città Leonina, just steps from St. Peter’s Square. Explore the Basilica’s masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s Pietà and Bernini’s Baldacchino, while discovering its art, architecture, history, and sacred treasures. The tour ends inside the Basilica, leaving you free to explore independently.
- Digital Audio Guide: Explore at your own pace with a narrated guide featuring 20 stops on your smartphone, available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German. This option includes a named timed entry reservation, sent by email before your visit. There is no meeting point or live guide.
Entry to the Basilica is free; the reservation provides a visit time but does not replace mandatory security checks. Reservations are non-transferable
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Piazza della Città Leonina 6, in front of "Bar Leonina". Our Staff will be wearing a white jacket with the 'TRIP IN ART' logo. Look for a "TRIP IN ART" blue clipboard/flag. Remember that you must be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.
The tour ends inside the Basilica of Saint Peter, leaving you the possibility to continue exploring on your own leasure.
Ticket Redemption Point
Piazza della Città Leonina, 6
Itinerary
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1St. Peter's Square
Begin your experience in the monumental St. Peter’s Square, designed by Bernini. Admire the majestic colonnade embracing visitors, the Egyptian obelisk at its center, and the grandeur of the Basilica’s façade. Your guide will introduce the history and symbolism of the square, setting the stage for the visit inside.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St. Peter's Basilica
Step inside the world’s most important Catholic church, a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque art. Discover Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s magnificent Baldachin, and the richly decorated chapels and mosaics that embody centuries of faith and history. Your guide will reveal hidden stories and artistic wonders as you explore the vast interior of this sacred monument.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Full names and dates of birth of all participants are required when booking. Incorrect details may prevent entry.
- A valid ID or passport is mandatory.
- Dress code is strictly enforced: shoulders and knees must be covered.
- For the guided tour, arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start. Late arrival may result in denied entry.
- For the audio guide option, there is no meeting point. Your timed reservation and audio guide instructions are sent by email or whatsapp.
- Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica is free. The timed reservation reserves a visit time but does not exempt you from security checks.
- The audio guide has 20 stops in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German. A charged smartphone and headphones are required; headphones are not provided.
- The Tombs are solemn spaces; silence and respect are required.
- Dome access is not included; tickets can be purchased separately on site, subject to availability.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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.
Rating
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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