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About this activity

Dig deep into the art and history of St. Peter's Basilica on this tour with dedicated access to the church! St. Peter's Basilica is one of the world's holiest catholic shrines. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists travel to Rome every month to visit it. Built on the tomb of St. Peter, this church took over 100 years to rebuild after it was knocked down years ago, with some of the most famous architects of the time contributing to its design. On this tour, you can choose an audio guided tour to explore the structure at your own pace. You can also choose the package with a tour guide, who will walk with you and narrate tales of the popes, pilgrims, and legendary artists who have made St. Peter's Basilica the awe-inspiring place that it is today. Admire Michelangelo's "La Pieta" among other highlights, then finish with a visit to the papal crypt. The long line to the basilica is as impressive as the building itself, but with this tour, you can beat the crowds—thanks to the dedicated access!
Tour Schedule: St. Peter’s Basilica Audio Guided Tour

Duration: 1 hour
Available in 11 languages: Spanish, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean
Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday:
8:45am-10:00am
10:00am-1:00pm
1:00pm-3:00pm
3:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday and Sunday:
1:00pm-3:00pm
3:00pm-5:00pm

St. Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Available in 6 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, and Chinese
You can keep exploring the St. Peter's Basilica after the guided tour, but please note that the attraction closes at 6:30pm in winter (Oct-Mar) and 7:00pm in summer (Apr-Sep)
English, French, Italian, Spanish, German Tour:
Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Saturday: Tour departs at 10:30am/1:30pm
Wednesday and Sunday: Tour departs at 1:30pm
1 Apr 2019-30 Sep 2019, Monday-Saturday: Extra tour departs at 3:30pm
Chinese Tour:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: Tour departs at 10:30am

Insider Tips:

Please wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees
Low cut or sleeveless tops or shorts are not allowed for both men and women
Please note that if you do not adhere to the dress code, you will not be permitted to enter the Vatican

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Included

St. Peter's Basilica Audio Guided TourInclusive Of:
Audio guide
Use of a dedicated entrance line
Assistance with free WiFi at the meet up location
St. Peter’s Basilica Guided TourInclusive Of:
Headsets
Guided tour of the Basilica with official Vatican guides
Skip the line service before the entrance of the metal detectors
Groups monitoring fee

Not included

St. Peter's Basilica Audio Guided TourNot Inclusive Of:
Headphones (you can use your own or buy them at the desk for EUR1)
Guided or Audio guided tour of the Cupola
Hotel pick up and drop off
Other personal expenses
St. Peter’s Basilica Guided TourNot Inclusive Of:
Guided or Audio guided tour of the Cupola
Hotel pick up and drop off
Other personal expenses

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Child ticket: Age 7-17 Children aged 0-6 can join the tour for free There will be a security check before you enter St. Peter's Basilica. Please leave liquids and sharp items at home and carry your possessions in a lightweight bag (you may be refused entrance to St. Peter's Basilica if you do not follow this policy) St. Peter’s Basilica may be closed on some dates. Please check the list of 2018 and 2019 closing dates in advance The audio guide is available through an app that you will download using your smartphone or tablet on the day of your scheduled tour
The app also provides a map of St. Peter's Basilica
The groups monitoring fee included in the package is the fee that all the groups who want to have a guided tour inside the Basilica need to pay to the Fabbrica di San Pietro
App Download Instructions
Search and download the "Vox City" app from the App Store or Google Play. When checking in at St. Peter's Basilica, you will be given a QR code that you will scan through the app to download the audio guide
This app won’t use up any data connection as it runs on GPS only
If you do not have a suitable device, you can ask the staff at the welcome desk for a traditional audio guide. To collect the traditional audio guide, you will be asked for a valid ID. The staff will return your ID once you return the device
How To Use
You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity
The voucher is valid only on the date and time specified

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Tourism

85%

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