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Skip the lines with reserved entry to St. Peter's Basilica. Tour Vatican City with an expert guide and admire Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's stunning Baldachin.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide outside the activity provider's office. Look for the green and pink Best in Rome Tour logo. The meeting point is just 2-minutes walk from St. Peter's Basilica.
At the end of the tour, visitors are welcome to stay inside for as long as they wish.
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1St. Peter's Basilica
Join a 1.5-hour guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, an icon of faith, history, and art. Begin at St. Peter’s Square, designed by Bernini, where the grand colonnades embrace visitors and an ancient Egyptian obelisk stands as a symbol of enduring faith. Inside the basilica, admire its vast, light-filled interior and uncover layers of history—from Constantine’s 4th-century shrine to the Renaissance vision of Bramante, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Pause at Michelangelo’s Pietà, a moving marble masterpiece sculpted when he was just 24. Marvel at Bernini’s towering bronze Baldacchino, marking the tomb of St. Peter beneath the high altar. Finally, descend into the Vatican grottoes to reflect in the presence of papal tombs, including that of John Paul II. This tour offers deep insight into the Basilica’s spiritual, artistic, and architectural legacy.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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