Rome: Saint Peter's Basilica Audio Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 2 km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 1h 30min
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
Online or offline
Listen online in your browser or download the tour and tickets in the WeGoTrip app for offline access.
Listen to sample
Hosted by WeGoTrip
- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Start your tour with admiring Saint Peter Square — one of the most beautiful squares in the world
- •Enter the Basilica and explore it in detail — see the tomb of St Peter, the apse, the pietà and more
- •Learn about the Swiss guards, who are responsible for the pope's safety
We invite you to Vatican to explore the famous St. Peter's Basilica.
See Michelangelo's Pietà, Bernini's Baldacchino, and more priceless works. You will learn about the modern-day Vatican, the history of the area, and the architecture of this epic church as you wander through it.
Renaissance-style St. Peter's Basilica is one of the largest churches in the world. Over its 120-year-long construction, many top architects including Raphael and Michelangelo added personal flourishes. Michelangelo, in fact, added the dome – to this day the tallest in the world!
What's included
- Local's advice on where to get the best cup of cappuccino in the city and taste delicious local food
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Headphones — bring your own
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •Don't forget to dress appropriately but at the same time wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- •We suggest you arrive in the early morning (around 8.30) to avoid long security checks
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 1h 30min.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.