Explore St. Peter’s Basilica on a guided tour. Admire Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s Baldachin, and visit the Papal Tombs.
Meet your guide at the green kiosk in Piazza del Risorgimento and begin your journey with an introduction to the history of St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican. From there, proceed together toward the basilica and enter this extraordinary masterpiece of Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
Inside, admire some of the most famous treasures of Christian art, including Michelangelo’s Pietà, Bernini’s magnificent Baldachin above the Papal Altar, and the countless sculptures, mosaics, chapels, and monuments that make St. Peter’s Basilica one of the world's most visited religious sites.
As your guide brings centuries of history to life, learn about the construction of the basilica, the lives of the popes, and the artistic genius behind its most celebrated works.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Papal Tombs beneath the basilica, where many popes are buried, offering a unique glimpse into the history of the Catholic Church.
Guests wishing to visit the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica may purchase dome access directly on-site, subject to availability and the Vatican's operating conditions.
