--- title: Vatican : St. Peter's Basilica, Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 28 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 150 languages: [es] rank_in_category: 57 of 145 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vatican-st-peter-s-basilica-guided-tour/ --- # Vatican : St. Peter's Basilica, Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** The Spanish language Basilica tour: an expert guide takes you from Bernini's colonnade through the Basilica to the grottoes and the papal tombs, with headphones, rated 4.97 across 32 reviews. Basilica tickets and guide are included at €28 per person, the Museums and the Sistine Chapel are not. ## Overview Immerse yourself in the history, art and spirituality of St. Peter's Basilica. An expert guide will accompany you to discover the most fascinating corners, from the Berinini Column to the Vatican Grottoes. • Admire Michelangelo's Piety and Dome, Bernini's Baldachin and the majestic statues that adorn the Basilica • Visit the Basilica, Vatican Grottoes and Papal Tombs • Discover the architectural evolution of the largest Catholic Church in the world, from its foundation to the present day Why do travelers choose this tour? • This tour is perfect for both art lovers and faithful. A journey to connect with the devotion and history that brought these works of art to life. ## Key facts - Price: from €28 per person - Duration: 2h–2h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Tourismotion ## What's included - Professional and expert guide - Headphones - Tickets to the Basilica of St. Peter. ## Not included - Gratuities - Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - Pickup and transfer ## Itinerary 1. **St. Peter's Square** (20m) - Admire the Bernini Colony and the Egyptian Obelisk as your guide reveals the history and hidden symbolism of one of the world’s most iconic pilgrimage sites. 2. **St. Peter's Basilica** (2h 10m; admission included) - Be amazed by the majesty of this church and its works of art. Behold Michelangelo’s Piety, Bernini’s Baldachin and the Papal Altar among others. Follow in the footsteps of history and discover how this sacred place has changed over the centuries. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:30, 09:00, 10:00, 11:30, 14:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point In front of the Gran Caffè Rossetti (ex Benedetto XVI Bookshop) Our assistant will be there with a sign that says "Tourism" ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours Ranked **#57 of 145** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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