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Book the St Peter's Basilica tour without waiting in line. Go straight in with the on-site guide who will immediately start sharing loads of interesting facts about its history, architecture and more. Explore St Peter's Basilica in all its beauty. Inside you'll also find Michelangelo's Pietà statue and the two angels of the Baldachin and the holy water font by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. You can also visit the papal tombs and, on request, the dome (this has an extra cost). At the end of the tour, exiting the basilica, you'll end up on the famous St Peter's Square.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
ONCE YOU ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT AT THE SCHEDULED TIME, THE CUSTOMERS WILL BE TAKEN TO THE MEETING POINT WITH THE GUIDE WHO WILL THEN ACCOMPANY THEM TO THE PRIORITY ENTRANCE TO QUICKLY ENTER THE BASILICA AND START THE PRIVATE TOUR.
At the end of the tour, the visitors together with the guide meet at the square where the guide then says goodbye to them. They can hang out as long as they want in St. Peter's Square.
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1St. Peter's Basilica
St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican is the largest and most famous Christian place of worship in the world, a symbol of Catholicism and a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque art. History and context The basilica stands in St. Peter's Square, in Vatican City, and is built over the tomb of the Apostle Peter, who was martyred in the 1st century AD. The first basilica, known as the Constantinian, was built between 319 and 349 AD by order of Emperor Constantine, and stood until the 16th century. The current basilica began construction on April 18, 1506, under Pope Julius II, with the project assigned to Donato Bramante, and saw contributions from great artists like Michelangelo, Raphael, Carlo Maderno, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, being completed after more than a century of work.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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