Do this because

Explore at your own pace the holiest Basilica of Christendom
Gain important insights into St. Peter’s Basilica
Admire magnificent Renaissance and Baroque artworks

What to expect

Explore St. Peter’s Basilica with the help of a self-guided audio tour on your phone. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into the most iconic landmark of Rome.

Your tour begins at the impressive square, where you’ll marvel at Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s imposing design. As you admire the colossal collonades and the Egyptian obelisk, you’ll learn about the fascinating background of the Basilica and its transformations through the centuries. Throughout your walk inside the Basilica, you’ll gaze in awe at exquisite works of Renaissance art and architecture designed by Bramante, Giacomo Della Porta, and Maderno. One of your tour’s highlights will be, of course, the jewel of St. Peter’s, Michelangelo’s 'Pietà'. You’ll also discover the Medieval bronze statue of St. Peter, a truly remarkable work of art that has been kissed and touched by millions of pilgrims during the Basilica’s long and exciting history.

Continuing your tour, you’ll find yourself standing ecstatic below the enormous dome of the church. There, you’ll marvel at St. Peter’s Baldachin, the monumental canopy that marks St. Peter’s tomb. As you examine Bernini’s impressive creation, you’ll gain valuable insights into its religious symbolism and detailed motifs. Your tour ends inside the vast underground graveyard, which is home to the tombs of the rich, the famous and the holy. Discover the stories of the powerful kings, queens, popes, and saints that rest in peace in the famed Vatican Grottoes.

Please notice that this tour does not include the entrance tickets for St. Peter's Basilica
This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included
You will receive an email from the local supplier with important audio instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
You need to book per device to be used, not per participant
Please note that dress code is strictly enforced at St Peter's Basilica. Shoulders must be covered and men must wear long trousers while women must not have skirts shorter than knee length
St. Peter’s Basilica is accessible to people with disabilities from the right (north) side of the colonnade, where there are ramps to allow wheelchair access
Please consider that large backpacks and bulky bags/ luggage are not allowed in the Basilica
For the audio tour, you must have an Android or iOS smartphone and make sure you have enough storage space. The size for the app and the audio tour is 100-150 MB. Remember to bring your own headphones
The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
Internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak. So please download the audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit in order to enjoy it offline
This activity is non-refundable once activated