Vatican City St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

Bypass the queues and enjoy a fast track entry with a dedicated entrance for the security check. Then, begin your journey in St. Peter's Square and uncover its architectural wonders. Learn about the optical illusions designed by Bernini that make the square so captivating. Step inside the Basilica and be awestruck by its grandeur. Admire the stunning mosaics and understand why it took 150 years to complete its reconstruction.
Stroll past renowned Renaissance and Neoclassical masterpieces, guided by your expert guide. Pause before the magnificent 98.5-foot canopy and appreciate the intricate beauty of Michelangelo's Pietà.

PLEASE NOTE: In the event that the grottoes or certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.

Meeting Point

Largo del Colonnato, 5

Largo del Colonnato, 5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato, 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the starting time. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square.

What's included:

• Professional art-historian guide
• Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
• Full on-site assistance
• Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
• Skip the line through express security check

Not included:

• Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included
• The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour

St. Peter's Square

Borgo Santo Spirito, Piazza Papa Pio XII, Vatican City, 00120

Start your tour in St. Peters Square and be fascinated by its architectural secrets. Discover the optical illusions as were thought by its designer, Bernini.

10 minutes

St. Peter's Basilica

Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City, 00120

Enter the Basilica and be amazed by its magnificence. Marvel at the impressive mosaics all around you and see why it took 150 years to rebuild.
Walkthrough renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassic art with your expert guide. Stand in front of the harmonious 30-meters-high canopy and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà".

Descend into the underground grottoes and see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century basilica and admire the beautiful frescoes.

50 minutes