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By Maxel Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is P 2,159 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the spiritual, artistic, and architectural wonders of St. Peter's Basilica on a guided private or group tour. Built over the original church commissioned by Emperor Constantine, the present Basilica is a masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, shaped by legends including Michelangelo, Bernini, Bramante, and Maderno. Walk through the magnificent nave, admire richly decorated chapels, and learn the stories behind iconic treasures such as Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldachin, the Papal Altar, and the Altar of the Confession. Visit the Vatican Grottoes, where many Popes are buried near the tomb of Saint Peter. For an even more memorable experience, upgrade with optional access to Michelangelo's Dome. Enjoy elevator access to the terrace, then climb the remaining steps to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views over Vatican City.

Activity location

  • St. Peter's Square
    • Piazza San Pietro,
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Peter's Gallery
    • 5 Largo del Colonnato
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Check availability

SPANISH St.Peter Basilica Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Spanish

Dome not included: This tour option includes Group tour of Saint Peter’s Basilica in SPANISH, dome is not included.

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
P 2,159.45 x 1 AdultP 2,159.45
Total
Price is P 2,159.45
Until Tue, Aug 25

FRENCH St. Peter Basilica Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • French

Dome not included: This tour option includes Group tour of Saint Peter’s Basilica in FRENCH, dome is not included.

Language options: French
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
P 2,519.36 x 1 AdultP 2,519.36
Total
Price is P 2,519.36
Until Tue, Aug 25

ENGLISH St. Peter's Basilica

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Tour without Dome access: This tour option includes Group tour of Saint Peter’s Basilica in ENGLISH, dome is not included.

Language options: English
Starting time: 15:00
Price details
P 2,519.36 x 1 AdultP 2,519.36
Total
Price is P 2,519.36
Until Tue, Aug 25

FRENCH St.peter Basilica + Dome

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • French

Basilica + Dome: This tour option includes guided tour of Saint Peter’s Basilica in FRANCH and Dome access (guided tour of Dome not included)

Language options: French
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
P 5,038.73 x 1 AdultP 5,038.73
Total
Price is P 5,038.73
Until Tue, Aug 25

SPANISH St.Peter Basilica + Dome

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Spanish

Basilica + Dome: This tour option includes guided tour of Saint Peter’s Basilica in SPANISH and Dome access (guided tour of Dome not included)

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
P 5,038.73 x 1 AdultP 5,038.73
Total
Price is P 5,038.73
Until Tue, Aug 25

Private St.Peter’s Basilica

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Dome not included

Price details
P 12,956.72 x 2 AdultsP 25,913.44
Total
Price is P 25,913.44
Until Tue, Aug 25

Private St.Peter Basilica + Dome

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Dome Access included

Price details
P 17,275.63 x 2 AdultsP 34,551.26
Total
Price is P 34,551.26
Until Tue, Aug 25

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Dome Climb with elevator access to terrace level (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    St. Peter’s Basilica access with all options
  • Inclusions
    Private guide (if option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Papal tomb access with all options
  • Inclusions
    La Pieta access with all options
  • Inclusions
    Licenced Guide with all options
  • Inclusions
    Vatican Grottoes access with all options
  • Exclusions
    Guided tour of Dome
  • Exclusions
    Food and drink
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to the meeting point

Know before you book

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St. Peter's Square

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Saint Peter's Square is the grand ceremonial entrance to St. Peter's Basilica, framed by majestic colonnades that symbolize the Church's welcoming embrace. At its center stands an ancient Egyptian obelisk, surrounded by elegant fountains, creating one of the world's most iconic gathering places for papal ceremonies and pilgrims.

St. Peter's Basilica

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Accompanied by your guide, explore one of the world's most magnificent churches, following a journey through centuries of faith, history, and artistic achievement. Walk along the grand nave, admire the richly decorated chapels, and discover the stories behind some of the Vatican’s most treasured masterpiece.

La Pieta

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Highlights of your visit include Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s monumental Baldachin, the Papal Altar, the Altar of the Confession, and breathtaking views beneath Michelangelo’s majestic Dome. Your guide will reveal the fascinating history of St. Peter’s Basilica, from the tomb of Saint Peter himself to the vision of the Popes who transformed this sacred site into the heart of Catholicism.

Vatican Grottoes

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The tour also includes a visit to the Vatican Grottoes, where many Popes are buried and where pilgrims from around the world come to pay their respects near the tomb of Saint Peter, the Prince of the Apostles.

Cupola del Vaticano

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
For an even more unforgettable experience, upgrade your tour with OPTIONAL ACCESS to St. Peter’s Dome. Ascend to the interior gallery for a close-up view of the Dome’s extraordinary mosaics before continuing to the highest point in Vatican City. Benefit from elevator access to the terrace level, allowing you to skip approximately 231 steps of the climb. From there, only 320 steps remain to reach the summit, where spectacular panoramic views of Vatican City, Rome, and the surrounding countryside await.

Location

Activity location

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    St. Peter's Square
    • Piazza San Pietro,
    • 00120, Vatican City, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    St. Peter's Gallery
    • 5 Largo del Colonnato
    • 00193, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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