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

Discover St. Peter’s Basilica’s art, history, and panoramic views with VIP access. Explore papal tombs and marvel at Michelangelo’s masterpieces.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Maya Tours - Begin your journey at the Maya Tours Office
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in Vatican City, commonly known as Saint Peter’s Basilica, is a masterpiece of the Italian High Renaissance situated in Vatican City, a sovereign microstate surrounded by Rome, Italy.
    St. Peter’s is renowned as a pilgrimage site…
What's Included
  • Skip the line entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica
  • Access to St. Peter’s Dome (if option selected)
  • Access to the papal tombs
  • Professional licensed tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Location pick-up and drop off
  • Scavi / Necropolis
  • Food and Drink
Additional Information

Begin your journey inside the Basilica, where you can admire masterpieces like Michelangelo’s famous sculpture La Pietà, Bernini’s grand Baldacchino, and the intricate altar. Your expert guide will illuminate the fascinating history, detailed art, and architectural marvels of this iconic site, regarded as the heart of the Catholic faith.
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Location
Via Germanico, 16
Via Germanico
Once you book, we organize everything. Just show up at the office (VIA GERMANICO, 16) at the correct time (Please arrive 15 minutes before your booked departure time) where your guide will meet you with your ticket to skip the line and enter the Basilica.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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432mrk
Jun 17, 2025
St Peter’s basilica visit - Mark did a great tour- very informative and friendly thank you very much - I would definitely recommend. Kevin king United Kingdom
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159timmyw
Jun 16, 2025
Mark was awesome. - Great experience to Saint Peter’s Basilica, Mark was very knowledgeable and made sure we were following along, highly recommended Mark!
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Brendan
Jun 16, 2025
Excellent Tour - Mark was excellent informative and gave a ton of interesting information! I could not recommend enough! He was extremely informative.
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Sightseer05612214461
Jun 13, 2025
Unforgettable experience!! - Absolutely stunning tour! Our Italian tour guide in Rome was phenomenal—so knowledgeable about the history of the Catholic Church and the complex series of events that unfolded across different countries. Every stop was brought to life through fascinating stories and deep historical insight. An unforgettable experience at the Vatican!
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Daanbanaan2
Jun 13, 2025
Highly recommended! - Mark has explained to us very well what is in Saint Peter's. Interesting and fun! Even if you don't like guides. !!!!
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Jodien707
Jun 12, 2025
St Peter’s Basilica - Mark was a wonderful guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and made our visit to the basilica very memorable. Skipping the line was invaluable on such a hot day.
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Camille
Jun 10, 2025
Saint Peter's Basilica Tour - Great visit with Marc very nice, interesting, smiling and punctual. A visit rich in history and anecdotes. Many thanks:)
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Relax09156146984
Jun 10, 2025
A great visit! I recommend! - Great visit to the Basilica with Marc. Very nice stories and lots of details. Marc was very interesting and very inspiring. I highly recommend!
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120raphaelap
Jun 10, 2025
Excellent guide - Marco is an excellent guide, looks like he knows about history and knows how to share his knowledge with others, keeps you attentive and answers any questions you have. Very good experience with Marco.
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Tomerickp
Jun 10, 2025
Visit to St. Peter's Basilica and Dome - Thank you very much to Marco for the tour, very good information and very passionate about the subject. He not only focused on the religious issue, but also on the historical part
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).