St. Peter's Basilica Tour: Art, History, and Views

Embark on a small group tour of St. Peter’s Basilica and Grottoes, and experience the awe-inspiring architecture, masterpieces by renowned artists, and the religious significance of this iconic Vatican City landmark.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the holiest sites in Christianity. It is traditionally believed to be built on the burial site of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first Bishop of Rome (Pope). The basilica holds great religious and historical importance for Catholics.
    The basilica is renowned for its…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Headsets for clear audio
  • Professional and licensed guide
  • Entry tickets to the Dome (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Entry to Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Additional Information

St. Peter’s Basilica, nestled within the precincts of Vatican City, stands as a testament to fervent spirituality and stunning architectural mastery. A well-guided tour of this iconic sacred site offers a deep dive into its rich historical, artistic, and sanctified aspects.
Appreciate the grandeur of this magnificent monument, particularly the…

Location
Piazza della Città Leonina, 2
Piazza della Città Leonina
The coordinator will wait for you at '' Piazza della citta leonina, 2 '' with red sign written ' Kay Kay Tour ''. make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time for check-in
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Anne_d
Oct 8, 2025
Claiudio was a fabulous... - Claiudio was a fabulous guide very considerate and so knowledgeable and passionate about the Vatican . The tour was well paced .
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Jan_c
Oct 7, 2025
St Peter's Basilica tour - Claudio was fabulous. He made the experience very memorable and moving. He was very knowledgeable and passionate.
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Brett_z
Oct 6, 2025
Sophia was a great guide! - Sophia explained everything clearly and enthusiastically. This tour was great if you want to quickly see some of the top sites within the Vatican museums and St Peter’s.
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A6893jnjonathans
Oct 6, 2025
Strong five stars!! - Great tour which we can really recommend. Sofia was a perfect guide ant here was plenty of interesting information that was presented with a lot of enthusiasm, making the tour exciting throughout.
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Ana_g
Oct 5, 2025
Basilica San Pedro - It has been fantastic!!! Miguel has been a wonderful guide, a scholar in the field and a charm with the whole group. He's been giving an explanation clinic since minute one. Definitely recommended 100%
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Caroline_b
Oct 3, 2025
9/10 would recommend! - Our tour guide- Claudio, was full of knowledge and extremely enthusiastic with presenting information on the basilica and Papal Tombs. I will say that the time we went was during the peak of Jubilee, so crowds were at an all time high and busy so keeping up with Claudio in the crowds was quite difficult at times. Claudio though, was patient and ensured he didn’t lose anyone on the tour.
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Brianna_m
Oct 3, 2025
Me and my family had the... - Me and my family had the Spanish tour and ended up with Miguel and he was amazing we loved him! He taught us so much and went into so much detail about the church
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Jhey_y
Oct 2, 2025
The experience was beyond... - The experience was beyond expectation, informative and interesting. What made the experience more enjoyable and interesting was our tour guide.
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Gregory_b
Sep 30, 2025
Frederico!! A+++ - Frederico was fabulous!! Very easy to understand. He is very passionate about what he does. Highly recommend!!
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Tine_l
Oct 8, 2025
Wonderful guide. - Our good experience is due solely to our lovely guide Sophia. Sophia is a wonderful and lively guide who made our trip extra interesting.
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).