In-depth Guided Tour of St. Peter's Basilica & Square Private Tour in Spanish
ID: GYG391412-O-746003
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a thorough guided experience in one of the most important sights in Italy. Choose either a private or a small-group tour and explore this art & architecture masterpiece with a passionate guide.
Start your tour in St. Peter's Square and be fascinated by its architectural secrets. Discover the optical illusions as were thought by its designer, Bernini. Enter the Basilica and be amazed by its magnificence. Marvel at the mosaics all around you and see why it took 150 years to rebuild.
Walk past renowned masterpieces of Renaissance and Neoclassical art with your expert guide. Stand in front of the harmonious 98.5-foot high canopy, and appreciate the expressive power and delicate beauty of Michelangelo's "Pietà".
Conclude your tour by descending to the underground grottoes to see St. Peter's tomb. Touch the ancient walls of the original 4th-century Basilica while you admire the work of the beautiful frescoes within.
Highlights
- Admire the Basilica's marble, ceilings, and mosaics
- Take in the famous Pietà of Michelangelo
- See St. Peter’s Tomb and the original Basilica walls
- Enjoy detailed information from your professional guide
- Choose between a small-group or private tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Modest clothing is required to enter the Basilica (knees and shoulders should be covered)
• Please be aware that the lines to clear security checks at the entrance are not skippable and may take 5-45 minutes
• You will be required to pass through metal detectors at the entrance of the square
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants are required to bring and wear FFP2 masks. Blue surgical masks will not be accepted
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
Meet your guide at Largo del Colonnato 5, by the first columns of the Colonnade. Look for a yellow label with the local partner's, Touriks, logo on it. The meeting point is outside the Basilica before entering St. Peter's Square. Please do not go through the metal detectors before meeting the guide.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
