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St Peter’s Basilica: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

New To The Site! Vatican City, Italy
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75 to 90 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

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PLEASE NOTE: This self-guided walking tour does not include entry to the Basilica. Please check online for entry fees and opening times.
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See St Peter’s Basilica without joining a tour group with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out about Michelangelo, Bernini, and Raphael’s contributions to this great and sacred space
• Hear from producer Mike Corradi, author and producer of A History of Italy podcast
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Saint Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time

Opening Hours

  • 5/23/2023 - 3/22/2026

    Monday - Sunday | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

What To Expect

St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

One of the world’s most recognisable churches, St Peter’s Basilica is a jewel in Rome’s Renaissance crown. On this walking tour, you’ll discover the rich history of the basilica.
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St. Peter's Square (Pass By)

From outside on St Peter’s Square, I’ll point out awe-inspiring architectural features like Bernini’s massive colonnade, and an imposing staircase framed by St Peter and Paul statues.
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Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini (Pass By)

Starting with its architecture and ending with one of its best-known features, the sculpted bronze Baldacchino Canopy, designed by master sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
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La Pietà di Michelangelo (Pass By)

Take in Michelangelo’s Pietà, the unmistakable sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please Note: Tickets or entrance fees are not included in the price of this tour.
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P591


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