Expert Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
Overview
Grant yourself access to one of the most beautiful and holy places in the world, center of the Catholic church and precious collection of treasures and art.
Explore St. Peter's Basilica with a local expert and admire the masterworks by the greatest Renaissance and Baroque artists, like Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
The tour includes a visit of the Tombs of the Popes. You will learn about fascinating stories of Pontiffs and Saints and see the ruins of the old Basilica of Constantine.
If you like, after the tour ends, you have the once in a lifetime opportunity of attending the mass inside the Basilica.
You can also continue the visit on your own and purchase the tickets to climb up to the magnificent Basilica's dome and enjoy a beautiful view of the Eternal City.
What's Included
- Opportunity of attending the mass
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Tombs of the Popes
- Licensed guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza del Sant'uffizio
00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
WF24+V3F Vatican City
The tour will end outside St. Peter's Basilica.
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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- Opportunity of attending the mass.
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica.
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Tombs of the Popes.
- Licensed guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Expert Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Expert Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Opportunity of attending the mass
- Access to St. Peter's Basilica
- Guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and the Tombs of the Popes
- Licensed guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
