St Peter's Basilica and Cupola guided tour
Description
Enjoy a guided tour of St. Peter’s Basilica led by a knowledgeable local expert. Admire the breathtaking elegance of the world’s largest church, rich in history, art, and spiritual significance. Discover the Chapel of the Confession, located beneath the high altar, where tradition says Saint Peter is buried. Learn from professional, licensed Vatican guides who bring centuries of history to life. Use personal headsets to clearly hear your guide without missing a word, even in the busiest areas. Marvel at Michelangelo’s magnificent dome, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and one of the most iconic features of the Roman skyline.
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Explore St. Peter's Basilica, the great Renaissance-style church with its dome that dominates the skyline of Rome biult by genius of Michelangleo over 500 years ago . Discover why the American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson described it as "an ornament of the earth...the sublime of the beautiful". Marvel at the interior of the biggest church in the world , lavishly decorated with marble statues , reliefs, architectural sculpture, and gilding. Discover the underground Chapel of the Confession and marvel at its curving marble staircases.and enjoy the beauty of the vatican basilica art
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(41)
We were attended by Francesco Con Yumna from Italy pass tour and was very attentive and all very organized
Edward was a fantastic guide The panorama of the breathtaking dome (the tiring climb... more than 500 steps) Five stars
Had a wonderful experience. Great views and the agency was really helpful and guided us really well. Will definitely recommend.
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Thank you Anna for the great tour! on a very hot and busy day she made sure everything goes smoothly. She's passionate of the art, made us notice details and understand some of the amazing art pieces inside the basilica
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Today we had a German-speaking tour of St. Peter’s Basilica with our guide Anna – a young lady who really enriched our experience. You can feel her love for the city of Rome in every word, and she passes on that passion 100%. Thanks to their enthusiasm and knowledge, the tour became an unforgettable experience for our entire group. If you are planning a German-speaking tour of St. Peter’s Basilica, we can warmly recommend this organizer – and especially dear Anna.
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great way to experience the cathedral , you dont have to wait in the endless lines, nice guide Wolodymyr, and amazing view from the rooftop👍
We booked our guide to visit St. Pietro Basilica, through Headout. Valentina was our guide (in Italian language). She was amazing and I believe she made our experience so much more enjoyable. She took her time to explain everything in great details. It was a very remarkable experience and booking through an agency was very much worth it. Grazie Valentina!!!
That's fantastic to hear! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience. It really brightens our day to know that you enjoyed your visit to the St Peter's Basilica We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!- Italy Pass Team
The tour was made more interesting by the passion and deep knowledge of guide Anna. Highly recommended.
Anna is an amazing guide, she loves what she does and explains everything with expertise. We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot!
Valentina was the best guide and the most important very interesting and not boring. Very good guide. A lot of information
