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Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome express guided tour - dome access and coffee included

Visit St Peter's Basilica, the most important Catholic religious building in the world and the centrepiece of the Vatican, accompanied by an English-speaking guide!

The essentials

Visit St Peter's Basilica, the most important Catholic religious building in the world and the centrepiece of the Vatican, accompanied by an English-speaking guide!

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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Languages
English
Starting time
7:45 AM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Access to St Peters Basilica - Rome

Discover the biggest church in the world

The support and anecdotes of a English-speaking guide

Coffee or juice

Description

Visit St. Peter's Basilica, the world's most important Catholic religious building and the centerpiece of the Vatican, accompanied by an English-speaking guide!

After meeting up with your guide, you'll head to a café near the Vatican to enjoy a coffee (or juice for children) before setting off to explore St. Peter's Basilica.

As soon as you enter the Basilica, you'll be impressed by its grandiose size. You'll make your first stop at the dome of St. Peter's Basilica, the world's tallest dome. Admire the breathtaking view over Vatican City and enjoy one of the city's most incredible vistas.

Your guide will teach you how to spot the city's main landmarks and give you a fascinating insight into the history and importance of this iconic site.

After this climb, you'll devour one of the world's most important and impressive religious sites. You'll admire the incredible architecture and works adorning the Basilica's walls and ceilings, such asthe Pietà by the great Michelangelo, and the Baldacchino by the artist Le Bernini. You can also admire the bronze statue of St. Peter and learn more about the fascinating history of this sacred place and its popes.

Thanks to this guided tour, fully appreciate the beauty of this exceptional building while enjoying the commentary of an English-speaking guide!

Meeting point

Important information

  • Availability: every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except in exceptional cases)
  • Start: at the Al San Michele bar, located in Borgo Santo Spirito, 17
  • Schedules: 7.45am. It is imperative to arrive 15 min before the indicated time
  • In order to respect the place of worship you will be visiting, you are asked not to wear flip-flops, shorts, skirts stopping above the knees or sleeveless clothing
  • Please take into consideration that unlike many sites in Rome, the Vatican is the active capital of the Catholic Church, and religious activities always take priority over visiting times. As a result, notice periods for closures are short, and beyond our control. Please include your contact details (telephone number) in case of last-minute changes
  • The group size is 30 people maximum
  • An audioguide is included to complement the tour and is available in French, English, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish and Spanish

Included

  • Admission to St. Peter's Basilica

  • Access to the dome of St. Peter's Basilica

  • Services of a guide 

  • Drink (coffee or juice for children)

  • Headphones to hear the guide

  • An audio guide to St. Peter's Basilica

Not included

  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

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