Overview
Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the most dynamic attractions of Rome with a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting background of St. Peter’s Basilica. Start your tour from the stunning St. Peter’s Square, outside the Basilica, and then continue to explore its interior and the mesmerizing decorations.
Follow in the footsteps of erstwhile pilgrims to discover the holiest Cathedral of Christendom and let the beauty of its Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces unfold before your eyes! Before leaving this magnificent site, you will have the chance to explore the famed Vatican grottoes and admire the impressive tombs of more than a hundred popes, kings, and saints.
This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the religious and visual power of St. Peter’s Basilica with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Αctivation link to access your audio tour
Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English
Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
Entrance fee to St. Peter’s Basilica
Live Guide
Smartphone or headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
There is no meeting point. The tour is designed to start at St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City). The tour ends at the Vatican Grottoes below St. Peter’s Basilica.
The easiest way to get there is by Metro (station Ottaviano-S. Pietro).
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please note that VIATOR VOUCHER is NOT your entry TICKET for the site. This is a self-guided walking city tour and admission fees are not included.
Check the email that you have received from Clio Muse Tours and prior to your visit, follow the instructions to access your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well and ensure you have internet access in order to download your tour and enjoy it offline.
An Android or iOS smartphone is required. You also need to ensure you have enough storage space (required size for the app & tour: 100-150 MB). The audio tour can be used repeatedly both online and offline and travelers may use their headphones to best enjoy!
There is no meeting point. The tour is designed to start at St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City).
The tour ends at the Vatican Grottoes below St. Peter’s Basilica. (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City).
Hours of Operation:
Apr-Sep 7:00-7:00pm
Oct-Mar 7:00-6:30 pm
**Grottoes: Apr-Sep 7:00-6:00 pm & Oct-Mar 7:00-5:00 pm
Bear in mind that no live guide will escort you and that no extra equipment (smartphone, headphones, etc.) will be provided.
In case you need any assistance, please contact support@cliomuseapp.com
Enjoy!
What to expect
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St. Peter's Square
13 min
Enjoy a grand beginning at the impressive Piazza to 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.
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La Pieta
6 min
Michelangelo’s Pietà
Throughout your walk, you’ll gaze in awe exquisite works of Renaissance art and architecture designed by Bramante, Giacomo Della Porta, and Maderno among many many others. One of the tour highlights will be, of course, the jewel of the Basilica, Michelangelo’s Pietà! -
St. Peter's Basilica
24 min
St. Peter's Statue:
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.
St. Peter’s Baldachin:
Standing below the enormous dome of the church you’ll marvel at 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.
Vatican Grottoes
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Vatican).
Additional Information
- Non refundable once activated
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
FAQs about St. Peter’s Basilica: Self-guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket)
Can I cancel St. Peter’s Basilica: Self-guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
There is no meeting point. The tour is designed to start at St. Peter’s Square (Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City).
What's included?
- Αctivation link to access your audio tour
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English
- Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
What's not included?
- Entrance fee to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits St. Peter's Square, La Pieta, St. Peter's Basilica.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French.
Operated by Clio Muse Tours
