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Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica and feel its magic! In small groups of 20 or fewer, your expert guide reveals hidden stories and stunning masterpieces. Marvel at Michelangelo’s Pietà, look up at Bernini’s towering Baldachin, and cross the rare Holy Door (Jubille year only), a symbol of renewal and centuries, old tradition. With skip the line access and insider insights, this is more than a tour, it’s a journey through art, history, and faith. Discover the heart and soul of the world’s most iconic church like never before.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of 'Al San Michele Bar Caffetteria'. Your guide will be waiting for you holding a flag with the "EcoArt" logo.
The tour ends inside St. Peter’s Basilica where you will be free to continue to explore on your own.
Itinerary
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1St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the world’s most famous churches, a stunning Renaissance masterpiece featuring art by Michelangelo and Bernini. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà and the bronze statue of St. Peter, two of its most iconic highlights.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini
Bernini’s Baldachin is the monumental bronze canopy over the papal altar, a Baroque masterpiece that dominates the heart of St. Peter’s Basilica.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3St. Peter's Square
Michelangelo’s Pietà is a marble sculpture in St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome. It shows Mary holding Jesus after the Crucifixion, expressing both sadness and beauty.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked start time. Tickets are time sensitive and we cannot accomodate late arrivals.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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