St Peter's Basilica Express Guided Tour, includes Dome Climb Discount Tickets

Overview

Begin your experience with a relaxed stroll through St. Peter’s Square, guided by a knowledgeable, live guide who will share fascinating insights into its history and significance. Hear stories from your guide in English, Chinese, Spanish and French. Soak in the atmosphere before being escorted to the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, where your guide will stay with the group and bring the landmark to life with engaging commentary on its art, architecture, and spiritual importance. After entering the Basilica, your guided portion comes to an end—but your journey continues. Explore St. Peter’s Basilica at your own pace using the included audio guide, allowing you to dive deeper into the stories behind this world-famous site and discover its many treasures in a way that suits you. Please note: the Cupola is not included in this experience.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

Mandarin-AUDIO

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

French-AUDIO

French-GUIDE

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Audio guide covering St Peter's Square, St. Peter’s Basilica & the Cupola

Entry to St. Peter’s Basilica (free access)

Guided introductory tour to St. Peter’s Basilica

Guided tour of St Peter's Square

Multilingual audio guide in 9 languages

Complimentary coffee at the meeting point

Exclusion

Skip-the-line access

Access to the Cupola

Headset and mobile device (please bring your own)

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

• 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Entry to the Vatican adheres to a strict dress code: shoulders and knees must be covered, low-cut or sleeveless tops and shorts are not permitted for both men and women. Visitors that do not adhere to the dress code could be denied entry to the Vatican

Entry to the Vatican requires passing through a security check. During high season, queues for security can take up to 150 minutes

The Cupola is NOT included. You can visit the Cupola for an additional fee.

It is strongly recommended for travellers to download the audio guide via the Vox City app prior to arrival so you can download and listen to the audio guides with ease

Please bring a charged smartphone and headphones.