St Peter's Basilica Tours and Tickets

Borromini: The Insufferable Genius celebrates the rivalry between Borromini and Bernini as they both strove to become the pre-eminent architect in Rome.This is a self-guided mobile tour provided by our tour-guide app. The tour is based on an award-winning storytelling concept and the fascinating narratives prepared by handpicked destination experts. Enjoy this multilingual tour by using your Android or iOS smartphone or tablet at your own pace, even if you are offline. The interactive map on your screen will guide you step by step to explore all the points of interest along your route. Each stop comes with a selection of signature stories, allowing you to tailor this experience to your personal interests and schedule.

We are immensely pleased to lead to you to visit the most significant sites of the Catholic Church in Rome. Included one Papal Blessing on Parchment in English Your English-speaking Driver will wait for you at the pier just outside the ship with a sign with your name and then enjoy a  journey to Christian Rome by private air-conditioned vehicle.  We can give to you a memorable self-guided tour or a customized tour where you can visit the sites of the Christian Rome that you prefer. Official Licensed Tour Guide is upgradable. Worry-free Shore Excursion: We will ensure your timely return to the Civitavecchia Port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.

St. Peter's Basilica may grab you with its grandeur, but much of its history lies in its hidden details. Head beneath the famous church on a 2.5-hour tour and discover the Vatican necropolis, a Roman cemetery that's said to house the relics of St. Peter the Apostle. Walk amid tombs that trace pagan Rome to the start of Christianity, then return to the basilica for a tour. Michelangelo's "˜La Pietà' and Bernini's bronze baldachin are among the highlights.

Discover the secrets behind the glittering mosaics that adorn the interior of St Peter's Basilica on this 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour. Avoid the long basilica entrance lines and visit the Vatican City mosaic studio, where conservators and restoration artists work painstakingly to preserve the church's historic mosaic art.

Visit St Peter's Basilica, climb its dome, and see the papal crypt on a 2.5-hour tour. Starting early, you'll see St. Peter's Square without the large daytime crowds, then head to the top of the dome for panoramic vistas over the capital. Tour the basilica to admire Michelangelo's "˜La Pietà' among other highlights, then finish with a visit to the papal crypt "” a site normally missed by other tour groups. Numbers are limited to 15 for a small-group experience.