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Rome St Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Audio Guide
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Rome St Peter's Basilica and Papal Tombs Audio Guide

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1 hour
Vatican
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€10.80€12Save 10%
2 guests × €5.40
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This is a self-guided audio tour of St Peter's Basilica and the Papal Tombs in Rome, located within Vatican City. The tour lasts about one hour and uses a digital audio guide accessible on a smartphone. Visitors start inside St Peter's Basilica, exploring its interior at their own pace while listening to commentary on important artworks by Michelangelo, Bernini, and other artists. The guide also explains the basilica’s history, including its construction above the site believed to be the burial place of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles. After the basilica, the audio guide covers the Papal Tombs, providing additional information about this significant area. An extra self-guided audio section about the Vatican area is included. The commentary is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, and Japanese. Entry to St Peter's Basilica is free, but this audio guide does not include skip-the-line access. Visitors should expect possible long waits at security, especially during busy periods. Headphones are not provided and must be brought by the visitor. Dress code rules apply for entry, prohibiting shorts, vests, and sleeveless tops. Opening hours may vary due to special events, typically from 8:00 to 18:00. The audio guide can be used on any day the sites are open.

Highlights

Self-guided audio tour of St Peter's Basilica in Rome
Includes Papal Tombs audio commentary
Audio available in eight languages
Additional audio guide for the Vatican area
About one hour duration
No entrance ticket required for basilica

What's included

Digital audio guide for St Peter's Basilica
Papal Tombs digital audio guide included
Self-guided audio tour of the Vatican area
Multilingual commentary in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Japanese

What's not included

Headphones (bring your own)
Live tour guide service
Entrance ticket (St Peter's Basilica is free)

Itinerary

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St. Peter's Basilica

Explore St Peter's Basilica with a 60-minute audio guide on your smartphone. See the major artworks inside and learn about the basilica’s history at your own pace.

60 min

Meeting point

Go directly to St Peter's Basilica and join the queue. This product will not allow you to skip the queue. It is a digital audio tour and you can start using it at any time.

End point

Go directly to St Peter's Basilica and join the queue. This product will not allow you to skip the queue. It is a digital audio tour and you can start using it at any time.

Languages

German (audio)English (audio)Japanese (audio)English (audio)Italian (audio)Polish (audio)French (audio)Spanish (audio)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Reachable by public transport
Wheelchair-accessible surfaces throughout
Suitable for all fitness levels
No ticket needed for basilica entry; this is a digital audio tour to accompany your visit
After purchase, scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide
This product does not include skip-the-line access; security lines can reach 150 minutes during busy periods
Dress code applies for basilica entry: no shorts, vests, or sleeveless tops allowed
St Peter's Basilica opening hours vary due to special events, usually open 8:00 to 18:00; audio guide usable whenever the site is open
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