In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square
Overview
Enjoy a thorough guided experience in one of the most important sights in the world.
Choose either a private or a small-group tour and explore this art & architecture masterpiece with a passionate guide.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event that certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged.
What's Included
- Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Full on-site assistance
- Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Professional art-historian guide
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included
- This tour does not skip the line
Meeting Location
Largo del Colonnato
5, 00193 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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St. Peter's Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Peter's Basilica
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
- Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller
- Please note that this tour does not skip the line
- PLEASE NOTE: In the event that certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged
- Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica & Square?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica.
- Full on-site assistance.
- Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide.
- Professional art-historian guide.
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour.
- Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included.
- This tour does not skip the line.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter’s Basilica & Square will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Thorough guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica
- Full on-site assistance
- Sterilised headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Professional art-historian guide
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- Entrance ticket to the Dome is not included
- This tour does not skip the line
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- An appropriate dress-code is required in order to enter the churches: knees and shoulders should be covered
- Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance of the square might take 15-120 minutes
- Please note that you will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
- The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's square and the security checks
- The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not part of this tour
- The Vatican Necropoli is not part of this tour
- We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- Strollers are not allowed in the Basilica. There is a luggage deposit at the entrance of the basilica where you can leave the stroller
- Please note that this tour does not skip the line
- PLEASE NOTE: In the event that certain areas of St. Peter’s Basilica are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites and artworks within the basilica. As a result, the overall duration and quality of the tour will remain unchanged
- Pets are not allowed inside the Basilica
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
