St Peters Basilica Guided Tour
St Peter's Basilica Tickets highlights
Feel the spiritual ambience inside St. Peter's Basilica known as one of the holiest Catholic shrines in the world with a professional live guide
See the amazing Renaissance-style architecture of the church and the central dome which influences the skyline of Rome
Be surprised after listening to the story of the chair used by the first-ever pope of Basilica named as 'Chair of Saint Peter'
Get familiar with the unheard tales about the pilgrims, popes, and artists who contributed to the making of this magnificent church
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St Peter's Basilica Tickets cancellation_policy
- If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
St Peter's Basilica Tickets overview
Location: Largo del Colonnato, 00120 Città del Vaticano
Activity Duration: 1 hour (approx.)
Basilica Timings: 7 AM to 7 PM
Tour Timings:
- Monday to Saturday: 9:30 AM Onwards
- Sunday: 1:30 PM
Note: You can keep exploring the St. Peter's Basilica after the guided tour, but please note that the attraction closes at 06:30 in winter (October-March) and 07:00 in summer (April-September)
About St Peter's Basilica Tickets:
Visit one of the world's most popular holy Catholic shrines with St Peter's Basilica tickets. Learn about the history of the church that was built over St. Peter’s Tomb and the foundation of the Basilica is over 1700 years old. Explore the different corners of the church to know more about the architectural history it took nearly 120 years to build the current structure with the help of your live guide.
About Activity:
- Please arrive at least 60 minutes before the scheduled time slot to avoid waiting in long queues.
- Grab your tickets and step inside the largest church in the world to feel the holistic ambience of St. Peter's Basilica with your family and friends.
- Explore the astonishing beauty of Renaissance-style architecture and capture some Instagram-worthy pictures.
- See the big white dome in its centre which is inspired by the Pantheon and dominates the skyline of Rome with St Peter's Basilica tickets.
- Get familiar with exciting tales about the church during the tour with the help of a live tour guide who will explain to you the history of each area just as you pass by them.
- Know about the popes, artists, and pilgrims, who made this church what it is today.
- Witness the beautiful construction of Michelangelo's "La Pieta" and at last get to visit the papal crypt where the former popes, starting from the 5th to 16th century rest in peace.
How to reach?
- By Car/Cab: The meeting location is at a distance of 3.4 km away from the city centre which will take you approx 13 minutes to reach.
- By Train: Take a train from Roma Aurelia (starting from 11:41 AM) and takes up to 24 minutes to reach the location.
Don't Miss:
- After visiting St Peters Basilica, you should surely book Vatican Museums Tickets, Bioparco di Roma Tickets & Galleria Corsini Tickets