Tour description
Discover the grandeur of Saint Peter’s Basilica on a private tour that unveils its spiritual depth and artistic brilliance.
Michelangelo’s Pietà: Admire one of the most moving sculptures of the Renaissance.
Bernini’s Baldacchino: Stand beneath the majestic bronze canopy at the heart of the Basilica.
Sacred and historic spaces – Explore chapels, altars, and masterpieces that define centuries of faith and art.
Tour details
Included
- Fully guided Basilica tour
- Michelangelo’s Pietà
- Saint Peter Basilica entrance ticket
- St. Peter’s square
- Vatican Grottoes with Papal tombs
- Official guide
- Headset to hear the guide clearly
Not included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Anything not specifically mentioned in the “Included” section
Meeting point
Meet your guide in Piazza Papa Pio XII, 1, Roma, 5 minutes before the tour departing time.
Look for the Kirba Tours sign or flag.
Address
Piazza Papa Pio XII, 1, Rome
Location name/meeting point
Next to the colonnade/ Galleria San Pietro shop
Important Tour Info
Valid ID or passport mandatory; entry not guaranteed without it. Full names (as on ID) must be provided at booking. Incomplete or incorrect info may result in denied entry and loss of the tour.
Arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point.
- Please dress appropriately for this holy place and ensure that your shoulders and knees are covered.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, so please wear comfortable shoes.
- Important: Possible long queues due to mandatory security checks at Saint Peter’s Basilica.
Security check with metal detector required at the Vatican Museums; expect possible wait times.
This is a list of prohibited items inside the Vatican Museums. It includes:
a) food and beverages of any kind;
b) luggage, bags, packages, and containers that exceed the dimensions of 40 x 35 x 15 cm;
c) backpacks, with the possible exception of small ones that can be worn on the shoulders and do not protrude more than 15 cm from the body’s silhouette at the maximum point;
d) pointed umbrellas or those of medium and large sizes, sticks (when not used to facilitate mobility), tripods for cameras and camcorders, signs and signs of any kind;
e) knives, scissors, and/or metallic tools of various kinds that could pose a danger to people and/or the exhibited works inside the Basilica;
f) power banks and any object that, at the indisputable discretion of the Custody Corps, may pose a danger to the integrity and safety of the Basilica’ premises.No pets allowed.
The St.Peter Administration may close the Basilica or parts of it at any time, with or without notice, due to events, strikes, or any other reasons.
If you arrive late at the meeting point, you might miss the entrance. No-shows/late arrivals will not be refunded.
