Saint Peter's Basilica Journey of Masterpieces and Spirituality

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By Prime Tours Roma

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Overview

Join your expert guide to explore the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica, the crown jewel of Vatican City. You'll hear the stories behind its creation, from the vision of popes to the hands of masters like Bernini and Michelangelo.

Your tour highlights the basilica's most legendary treasures. Witness the delicate beauty of Michelangelo’s Pietà, gaze up at Bernini’s immense Baldachin, and admire the dazzling mosaics that adorn this iconic sanctuary.

Next, descend to the Vatican Grottoes, the hallowed papal tombs resting beneath the basilica, to discover the final chapter in the lives of former popes.

Ideal for anyone wanting to understand one of the world's most important religious and cultural sites, this tour promises a memorable and insightful visit to an architectural wonder.

Activity location

The Tomb of Saint Peter
- St. Peter's Basilica
- 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piazza della Città Leonina, 6
- 6 Piazza della Città Leonina
- 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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English

1h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

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Price details

AU$40.98 x 1 AdultAU$40.98

Total

Until Mon, 10 Aug

What's included, what's not

Headsets for clear audio guidance.
Detailed explanations of Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, and the Basilica's mosaics.
Visit to the Vatican Grottoes, the burial site of past popes.
Small group experience for a more personalised tour.
Assistance at the meeting point for a smooth check-in process.
Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica with an expert Vatican guide.
Free time inside the Basilica after the guided portion to explore at your own pace.
Entry tickets (St. Peter's Basilica is free to enter)
St. Peter's Dome climb (available as an optional upgrade, payable on-site)
Skip-the-line access (as no fast-track entry exists for St. Peter's Basilica)
Food and drinks
Access to the Vatican Museums or Sistine Chapel (this is a separate attraction)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

St. Peter's Basilica (Pass by)

A short intro of the square of St. Peter's Basilica

The Tomb of Saint Peter

30m
Admission ticket included

You'll get to see all of Popal Tombs on the underground of the Vatican.

Location

Activity location

The Tomb of Saint Peter
- St. Peter's Basilica
- 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

Piazza della Città Leonina, 6
- 6 Piazza della Città Leonina
- 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy
Piazza del Risorgimento
- Piazza del Risorgimento
- 00192, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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