Attractions & guided tours

St. Peter's Basilica and Square Guided Tour with Breakfast

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£43.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 3 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll learn everything about St. Peter's Basilica with an art historian guide
There's a guided tour of St. Peter's Square included
You can see Michelangelo's stunning Pietà and Bernini's magnificent Baldacchino up close
The tour starts with a delicious Italian coffee and croissant

What to expect

Embark on an unforgettable journey through time with a guided tour of St Peter's Square and St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, led by an art historian.

To start your tour, you'll have breakfast at the Al San Michele café, which serves as the meeting point. You'll enjoy a delicious Italian coffee and croissant while you get to know your guide and fellow travellers before embarking on this unforgettable journey through one of the world's most iconic attractions.

Your tour begins at St Peter's Square, where your guide will share the fascinating history and significance of this iconic Renaissance space. You'll then enter St Peter's Basilica to discover the colourful marble, golden ceilings and the impressive Michelangelo's Pietà, while your guide shares stories about the history of this Renaissance-style church and reveals all the secrets of the Basilica's 150-year reconstruction, helping you understand the significance of this landmark.

What's included

Drinks
Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Entrance ticket
Downloadable APP

What's not included

Skip-the-line ticket

Where

Borgo Santo Spirito, 17, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:

The meeting point is located at Cafè "Al San Michele" at 7.45 am.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

This tour is not recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia

Not allowed:

Please observe the strict dress code for the Basilica; no shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed
There will be an airport-style 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)

Know in advance:

It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before tour departure; guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded
The approximate duration of the tour is around 3 hours
This tour is not available on Wednesdays and Sundays due to the Papal mass that takes place in the morning
Your visit inside St Peter's Basilica will be led by a tour guide. You have the option to explore the Papal Tombs independently with a complimentary digital audio tour

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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