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Visit St Peter's basilica and uncover the hidden wonders of the Renaissance, like Michelangelo's Pietà on this guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica.
Explore the wonders of one of Rome's most magnificent and well-known sites with a professional tour guide during St. Peter's Basilica Tour. Discover for yourself why the philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson described it as "an ornament of the earth...the sublime of the beautiful". Referred to as the Queen amongst the basilicas, the St. Peter Basilica is the largest church in Italy, and it's built-in the Renaissance style of architecture. With its central basilica's dome that dominates Rome's skyline. On this St. Peter's Basilica guided tour, you will notice that the entire interior of St. Peter's basilica is lavishly decorated with reliefs, marble, gilding, and architectural sculpture. It's incredibly luxurious and elegant. Go on a guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica and explore the Queen of all Basilicas. Keep in mind that the St Peter's Basilica Dome Tickets are not included in this tour. Visit St Peter's Basilica on this small-group tour and let your fantastic tour guide tell you all about the magnificent Basilica of St Peter. Just look for your trusty tour guide! They will be waiting to show you around one of Rome's most glorious buildings - St. Peter's Basilica. Learn the how's, whos, and whys of this magnificent masterpiece! Prepare to be in awe when you step inside St peter's basilica. Not only is this temple of Christendom a religious landmark, but it's more or less a piece of art. Study outstanding Renaissance architecture and witness art by Donato Bramante, Carlo Maderno, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and more. Learn the story behind an ancient and legendary chair that the first-ever pope may have used. And get the facts on how and why Italy's most prominent church was built! After your tour, stay inside for as long as you like. Soak up all that ambient charm of old before heading back out into the modern world.
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Join a guide for a special in-depth tour of one of Rome's most essential and majestic buildings.
Visit St Peter's Basilica and pay your respects to Saint John Paul II, head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005.
Learn the story behind the 'Chair of Saint Peter', an ancient and legendary chair that may have been used by St. Peter, who was the first-ever pope.
Although entry to St Peter's Basilica is free and you don't need to buy a ticket to get in, you can opt-out for a cost of skip the line access or a guided tour. Booking a tour of the St Peter's Basilica is something we highly recommend as it will give you a fantastic insight into this magnificent church, and you won't have to wait in long lines to get in.
The cost of a guided tour of St Peter's Basilica may depend on the type of tour you decide to book. The St Peter's Basilica Guided Tour is 28 €, and it is an excellent value for your money. It allows you to learn about the basilica from an expert tour guide.
The guided tour of St Peter's Basilica approximately takes about 1 hour. After the tour, you have free time to explore the marvelous basilica at your own pace.
Without any second thought - YES! St Peter's Basilica is undoubtedly worth your time and money. A visit to this majestic church is guaranteed to be the highlight of your day spent in the Vatican.
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